Wimdy Ham 🇨🇦📻🌬️🦊
@wimdyham.bsky.social
🇨🇦 New to amateur radio. Learning to wield the dits and dahs. Something bright, & clever, & endearing/funny will be added here when I come up with it. She/her. 73!
No to gen/ai. Yes to human creativity.
(FYI - The Wimdy Fox photo is by Igor Shpilenok.😁)
No to gen/ai. Yes to human creativity.
(FYI - The Wimdy Fox photo is by Igor Shpilenok.😁)
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Wimdy Ham 🇨🇦📻🌬️🦊
@wimdyham.bsky.social
· Dec 21
Happy Solstice, everyone!
New hams, your letter of the day is:
A
a
Alpha (al-fah)
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New hams, your letter of the day is:
A
a
Alpha (al-fah)
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Mmmm, wierd, creepy and radio related? This definitely falls into my collection of vibes! 😆
youtu.be/V7WwsKwygkw?...
youtu.be/V7WwsKwygkw?...
Someone Is Still Broadcasting These Creepy Radio Messages... But Who?
YouTube video by The Truly Bizarre
youtu.be
August 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Mmmm, wierd, creepy and radio related? This definitely falls into my collection of vibes! 😆
youtu.be/V7WwsKwygkw?...
youtu.be/V7WwsKwygkw?...
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Now that everyone is taking a breath after Field Day, Friedrichshafen, National STEM Festival and Sail250, there's an outage upcoming.
ARISS cross-band voice repeater and packet APRS radio will be out beginning Monday due to an ISS spacewalk.
ARISS cross-band voice repeater and packet APRS radio will be out beginning Monday due to an ISS spacewalk.
June 29, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Now that everyone is taking a breath after Field Day, Friedrichshafen, National STEM Festival and Sail250, there's an outage upcoming.
ARISS cross-band voice repeater and packet APRS radio will be out beginning Monday due to an ISS spacewalk.
ARISS cross-band voice repeater and packet APRS radio will be out beginning Monday due to an ISS spacewalk.
Don’t be put off by the crackle and old timey vibe - these 1940s training videos are still great for learning basic radio concepts if you’re just getting into #HamRadio.
youtu.be/6scwkpXZWEA?...
youtu.be/6scwkpXZWEA?...
" THE CREATION AND BEHAVIOR OF RADIO WAVES " 1942 U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS TRAINING FILM XD13914
YouTube video by PeriscopeFilm
youtu.be
June 29, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Don’t be put off by the crackle and old timey vibe - these 1940s training videos are still great for learning basic radio concepts if you’re just getting into #HamRadio.
youtu.be/6scwkpXZWEA?...
youtu.be/6scwkpXZWEA?...
Reposted by Wimdy Ham 🇨🇦📻🌬️🦊
A note for fellow Amateur Radio operators...
June 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM
A note for fellow Amateur Radio operators...
Had someone say there was nothing special about ham radio, since could just use a phone, or text message, or Facebook messenger to talk to people on the other side of the country, and the spirit of Bea Arthur was with me in that moment, good lord man FIND YOUR WHIMSY.
Bea Arthur
Alt: Bea Arthur from the Golden Girls holds a coffee mug in one hand while giving a scathing ‘are you fucking serious’ look to someone off to the side
static.klipy.com
June 16, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Had someone say there was nothing special about ham radio, since could just use a phone, or text message, or Facebook messenger to talk to people on the other side of the country, and the spirit of Bea Arthur was with me in that moment, good lord man FIND YOUR WHIMSY.
So here’s a question for long time ham radio folks - do you think hams who do informational YouTube videos are Elmers?
May 17, 2026 at 8:08 PM
So here’s a question for long time ham radio folks - do you think hams who do informational YouTube videos are Elmers?
There’s something almost magical about flipping on the radio and catching the end of a net where folks are checking in from almost across the other side of the country. When you think of all the things that signal had to go through for us to receive it on the coast - just awesome!
May 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM
There’s something almost magical about flipping on the radio and catching the end of a net where folks are checking in from almost across the other side of the country. When you think of all the things that signal had to go through for us to receive it on the coast - just awesome!
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Get ready for a superb pass of the ISS over Metro Vancouver (OK, BC/WA too) tonight, starting at 10:01 PM in the W, overhead at the handle of the Big Dipper at 10:06 PM, and contining to the E horizon at 10:10 PM. Very bright! Please RT.
May 11, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Get ready for a superb pass of the ISS over Metro Vancouver (OK, BC/WA too) tonight, starting at 10:01 PM in the W, overhead at the handle of the Big Dipper at 10:06 PM, and contining to the E horizon at 10:10 PM. Very bright! Please RT.
Reposted by Wimdy Ham 🇨🇦📻🌬️🦊
Another great video by Stuart VE9CF! Please share.
Un autre excellent vidéo de Stuart VE9CF! SVP partager.
Defense of Amateur Radio: How RAC is Fighting for Your Frequencies
youtube.com/watch?v=...
Un autre excellent vidéo de Stuart VE9CF! SVP partager.
Defense of Amateur Radio: How RAC is Fighting for Your Frequencies
youtube.com/watch?v=...
May 11, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Another great video by Stuart VE9CF! Please share.
Un autre excellent vidéo de Stuart VE9CF! SVP partager.
Defense of Amateur Radio: How RAC is Fighting for Your Frequencies
youtube.com/watch?v=...
Un autre excellent vidéo de Stuart VE9CF! SVP partager.
Defense of Amateur Radio: How RAC is Fighting for Your Frequencies
youtube.com/watch?v=...
Following on from my post from yesterday on Canada discontinuing their public weather radio in favor of an app that requires internet access. (Is it reasonable that now I’m wondering what that frequency is going to be used for, instead?)
"the Korea Meteorological Administration’s weather communication center ... transmits and receives information through shortwave frequencies, 3–30 MHz. ... 'Even if the internet is cut off due to war, information can still be delivered'"
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
Weather Fax: Last Stronghold When Internet Fails
Weather Fax: Last Stronghold When Internet Fails South Korea Maintains Analog System as Global Radio Asset Amid Modern Communication Risks
www.chosun.com
April 28, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Following on from my post from yesterday on Canada discontinuing their public weather radio in favor of an app that requires internet access. (Is it reasonable that now I’m wondering what that frequency is going to be used for, instead?)
Reposted by Wimdy Ham 🇨🇦📻🌬️🦊
Today is Morse Code day! This week the game is 20% off and I'll be updating the demo with a bunch of features to help with Amateur Radio outreach and plenty the polish. Read more about it here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/197...
#hamradio #morse #gamedev #morsecode #morsecodeday
#hamradio #morse #gamedev #morsecode #morsecodeday
April 27, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Today is Morse Code day! This week the game is 20% off and I'll be updating the demo with a bunch of features to help with Amateur Radio outreach and plenty the polish. Read more about it here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/197...
#hamradio #morse #gamedev #morsecode #morsecodeday
#hamradio #morse #gamedev #morsecode #morsecodeday
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Morse Code Day 2026
Happy Morse Code Day, a day that honors Samuel F. B. Morse. Born on this day in 1791, Morse is recognized as the inventor of the code which bears his name. So, in honor of Mr. Morse, get on the air today and make some dots and dashes! 73, Craig WB3GCK Go to Source
Happy Morse Code Day, a day that honors Samuel F. B. Morse. Born on this day in 1791, Morse is recognized as the inventor of the code which bears his name. So, in honor of Mr. Morse, get on the air today and make some dots and dashes! 73, Craig WB3GCK Go to Source
Morse Code Day 2026
Happy Morse Code Day, a day that honors Samuel F. B. Morse. Born on this day in 1791, Morse is recognized as the inventor of the code which bears his name. So, in honor of Mr. Morse, get on the air today and make some dots and dashes! 73, Craig WB3GCK Go to Source
www.nerfd.net
April 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Morse Code Day 2026
Happy Morse Code Day, a day that honors Samuel F. B. Morse. Born on this day in 1791, Morse is recognized as the inventor of the code which bears his name. So, in honor of Mr. Morse, get on the air today and make some dots and dashes! 73, Craig WB3GCK Go to Source
Happy Morse Code Day, a day that honors Samuel F. B. Morse. Born on this day in 1791, Morse is recognized as the inventor of the code which bears his name. So, in honor of Mr. Morse, get on the air today and make some dots and dashes! 73, Craig WB3GCK Go to Source
Hey @mark-carney.bsky.social I know you’ve got a lot on your plate, but if you’re focused on sovereignty and security, we need to chat about the shut down of basic services like the Emergency Weather Radio in favor of an app that will not be accessible if our cell systems…
youtu.be/5b0zw_sCyec
youtu.be/5b0zw_sCyec
Canada SHUTS DOWN Emergency Weather Radio for an APP
YouTube video by Spencer’s Adventures
youtu.be
April 27, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Hey @mark-carney.bsky.social I know you’ve got a lot on your plate, but if you’re focused on sovereignty and security, we need to chat about the shut down of basic services like the Emergency Weather Radio in favor of an app that will not be accessible if our cell systems…
youtu.be/5b0zw_sCyec
youtu.be/5b0zw_sCyec
Phishing Scam Targets Canadian Ham Radio Operators
YouTube video by Out N' Aboot With VE9CF
youtu.be
April 26, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Well, I didn’t expect to see a fellow ham posting themselves from look-at-my-undies height beside their radio this morning. Never can be sure what the tabs will pull up on this site.
Just gonna do a lil’ blocky block so I don’t have that sort of thing pop up like a tidy whitey jump scare again…
Just gonna do a lil’ blocky block so I don’t have that sort of thing pop up like a tidy whitey jump scare again…
April 12, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Well, I didn’t expect to see a fellow ham posting themselves from look-at-my-undies height beside their radio this morning. Never can be sure what the tabs will pull up on this site.
Just gonna do a lil’ blocky block so I don’t have that sort of thing pop up like a tidy whitey jump scare again…
Just gonna do a lil’ blocky block so I don’t have that sort of thing pop up like a tidy whitey jump scare again…
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April 7, 2026 at 11:29 PM
I’m gonna need the lonely experienced CW folks flinging dits and dashes into the ether to SLOW DOWN, just a smidge, so newbies can catch your greeting and hopefully respond in a less panicked fashion. 😭
a man says calm down a bit in front of a pile of leaves
Alt: The actor who played Dr Watson across from Benedict Cumberbottombatchwhateverhisdamnnameis, opens his hands, lowers his palms and says calm down a bit
media.tenor.com
April 8, 2026 at 1:41 AM
I’m gonna need the lonely experienced CW folks flinging dits and dashes into the ether to SLOW DOWN, just a smidge, so newbies can catch your greeting and hopefully respond in a less panicked fashion. 😭
Just going to put it out there that if your entire feed for more than four scrolls is just reposted skeets, I’m going to assume you’re a bot, and block you.
April 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Just going to put it out there that if your entire feed for more than four scrolls is just reposted skeets, I’m going to assume you’re a bot, and block you.
I feel like this needs to be said: if you’re trying for your ham radio license, and you’re struggling, ESPECIALLY if you have zero engineering or radio experience going into the hobby, I’m going to need you to close the ‘getting your license is SO EASY’ YouTube tabs, and give yourself some grace.
April 6, 2026 at 9:35 PM
I feel like this needs to be said: if you’re trying for your ham radio license, and you’re struggling, ESPECIALLY if you have zero engineering or radio experience going into the hobby, I’m going to need you to close the ‘getting your license is SO EASY’ YouTube tabs, and give yourself some grace.
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omg, awesome youtube essay alert
this cinematic telling of how a bunch of radio nerds build and managed to launch into space a teensy little satellite for students and HAM radio enthusiasts. It finally died in the early 80s...
...only for it to somehow come back to life, again, 2002???
this cinematic telling of how a bunch of radio nerds build and managed to launch into space a teensy little satellite for students and HAM radio enthusiasts. It finally died in the early 80s...
...only for it to somehow come back to life, again, 2002???
AMSAT OSCAR 7: The Little Satellite That Could
YouTube video by Retro Rockets
www.youtube.com
March 25, 2026 at 5:48 AM
omg, awesome youtube essay alert
this cinematic telling of how a bunch of radio nerds build and managed to launch into space a teensy little satellite for students and HAM radio enthusiasts. It finally died in the early 80s...
...only for it to somehow come back to life, again, 2002???
this cinematic telling of how a bunch of radio nerds build and managed to launch into space a teensy little satellite for students and HAM radio enthusiasts. It finally died in the early 80s...
...only for it to somehow come back to life, again, 2002???
Tuning into the Surrey net tonight, and someone has a particularly Bob Ross-esque way of speaking. Very soothing!
bob ross says we don 't make mistakes - we just have happy accidents
Alt: bob ross says we don 't make mistakes - we just have happy accidents
media.tenor.com
March 11, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Tuning into the Surrey net tonight, and someone has a particularly Bob Ross-esque way of speaking. Very soothing!
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Me and @aran.pink wrote a song about foxes
I would love it if you would check it out and share it
Nothing bad can happen if you do
youtu.be/idJrErksNYk?...
I would love it if you would check it out and share it
Nothing bad can happen if you do
youtu.be/idJrErksNYk?...
FOXES
YouTube video by Red Means Recording
youtu.be
March 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Me and @aran.pink wrote a song about foxes
I would love it if you would check it out and share it
Nothing bad can happen if you do
youtu.be/idJrErksNYk?...
I would love it if you would check it out and share it
Nothing bad can happen if you do
youtu.be/idJrErksNYk?...
This video is awesome. 😆
I’m currently listening to a bunch of hams talking back and forth about this.
I’m currently listening to a bunch of hams talking back and forth about this.
It’s official! We’re springing forward just one more time, and then we’re adopting permanent daylight savings time in BC. 🕰️
That means more sunshine and better sleep for people across our province.
That means more sunshine and better sleep for people across our province.
March 3, 2026 at 12:57 AM
This video is awesome. 😆
I’m currently listening to a bunch of hams talking back and forth about this.
I’m currently listening to a bunch of hams talking back and forth about this.
Finally listening in on a nice clear net, and I’m begging our more experienced hams to say their call signs a tiny bit slower and clearer, especially those last two letters, which folks tend to rush or swallow. Us newbies are trying our best to quietly get to know who you are! 😅
March 3, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Finally listening in on a nice clear net, and I’m begging our more experienced hams to say their call signs a tiny bit slower and clearer, especially those last two letters, which folks tend to rush or swallow. Us newbies are trying our best to quietly get to know who you are! 😅