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Leon N1TX

@n1tx.bsky.social
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Humanitarian. World traveler. Ham radio enthusiast aka KL2R. Alaskan. Former Cold Warrior, RF systems engineer, UNHCR. Proud to serve as a NOAA leader for two decades. Secular humanist. Committed to making the world around me a better place.

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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 5m
There’s something seriously wrong with the way the #cornell7 investigation was handled. If the NYT can obtain 1000 pages of damning evidence, the Tompkins County DA’s office and Cornell administration were derelict in their duties. We suspected that, but still…outrageous! youtu.be/xwA2mCsX_sM
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WOW! BOMBSHELL Documents REVEAL NEW Details Of Cornell ASSAULT INVESTIGATION
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 4h
I’m pretty quick with blocking spam and political bullshit. Pretty soon it adds up.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 9h
Good morning from amateur radio station KL2R in Two Rivers, Alaska. 29F/-1.7C. Our first accumulation of snow for the season occurred overnight. It’s still coming down.
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Blue Wave @votebiue.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This is right on…….
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A little satellite work done this morning 1700-1800 UTC. AO-91 appears dead on a 55 deg pass. FO-29 was loud and clear on an 18-deg pass. The footprint passed over KH6, UA0, JA/HL, BA, UA, and Scandinavia. No replies to my CQ. 😢 My downlink peaked at S7.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I watched a merlin (a small falcon) attack a Canada jay today. Merlins normally hunt birds on the fly in open areas. Today it was in a birch, aspen, spruce treeline. Jay used thick branches/needles in the spruce to foil attacks even separated by just a few feet. My own National Geographic channel.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Moonscape at Lake Myvatn, Iceland, in 2016.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It seemed almost a shame to carve this small brisket, but OMFG it was worth the wait. Mesquite and hickory smoked.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Good evening from Two Rivers, Alaska.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Good evening from Two Rivers, Alaska. Tomorrow is another day we fight. Tonight we rest. Peace.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Good evening from Two Rivers, Alaska. Dogs, history, art, natural colors.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Did someone ask for tiramisu?
Black and white photo of multi-layer tiramisu on a plate with a spoon in the foreground.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I have seen a lot of comments from analysts & politicians saying, basically, vulnerable MAGAts are in “fights for their lives.” NO! The American people are fighting for their lives against tyranny, corruption, and intentionally-inflicted suffering/deprivation. Literally. Squash the GOP like bugs!
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I visited the North Pole (AK) library today for the first time. I had some time to kill while waiting to retrieve a dog from the vet. Let me say it’s a phenomenal facility! Well done, FNSB. I needed a new library card, and I selected it as my primary location. I’ll be back soon.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today the high bands 12 and 10m were simply on fire to select locations from BP64. FT8. Best DX was CN. Europe well represented.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Final harvest of the season. Cayenne peppers aplenty, a few small-ish Anaheim peppers, and two eggplant. The deck garden has done remarkably well this year. Good afternoon from Two Rivers, Alaska.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I haven’t had much time for ham radio lately. It’s taking some extra time to get up on step with mentoring the UAF seniors. I’m trying to work smarter with Zoom tools etc. We’re a small team. Anyway, I did manage two contacts on satellite this afternoon: KL2T in Homer on AO-73 and VE6HQ on RS-44.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Good evening from amateur radio station KL2R in Two Rivers, Alaska.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Hey, News Outlets! How about just ignoring Donald Trump? It will drive him crazy. His parents never gave him enough attention, so he is still a thirsty brat who needs CONSTANT attention. Start the news with "Trump lied again today" and then move on to news about people/things that are interesting.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Ham friend doing a quick POTA: I may be in the doghouse. Ran out for an errand and decided to activate a park. Me: I’d say it’s a net positive for you. The XYL will eventually forget, but your POTA record is permanent. 🤣
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It’d be really nice if the contractors doing the illegal work on the Kennedy Center, East Wing, etc. etc. were held accountable. The prez has no authority to order a contractor to perform work breaking laws or defying court orders. The ctrs risk criminal and civil liabilities IMHO if they obey. FAR
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Good evening from amateur radio station KL2R in Two Rivers, Alaska. Rain, wind, temperature 42F/5.5C.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Another Alaska Native Corporation sells out to fascists with a government contract of up to $63 million to provide “services in support of enforcement and removal operations” in Nashville. Corporate values on their website are “make money; protect our own”. www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_A...
usaspending.gov
USAspending.gov
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I’m honored to have been asked again to mentor UAF EE students for their senior design project this year. I don’t yet know the details, but rest assured it will involve RF. I encourage seasoned folks to get with students at any level to share your enthusiasm for a particular subject. It matters!
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My wife has expressed interest in attending a Comic-con. I have very limited knowledge about these things, and she knows only a little more than I do. Will San Diego be in the cards for her in ‘27? What recommendations do you have for her to make her first attendance enjoyable?
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
There’s a ham radio op over on FB, who declared he was never again going to reply to CQ POTA or CQ DX. It seems his panties are in a bunch, coz he wanted to have a leisurely chat and the park activator just moved on to answer other callers. He’s pissed because the other op didn’t meet expectations.😆
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Satellite RS-44 netted two JA contacts this morning on a 16-degree pass. I used FT-4 and Skyroof by Alex VE3NEA. You’ll often find me on linear transponders using CW or FT4 at low elevation. I have a lot of obstructions north and west of my antennas, but there’s the odd chance for QSOs with Asia/EU.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I’m of a certain age at which friends die more frequently. I woke up to news of another one’s death after a brief illness. She was one who skillfully projected her love of life and commitment to help others in words and photos online. So well-admired and loved. There’s a huge gap now. RIP Mary. 💔
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I’m with Fredwynn.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Yeah, 9/11/01. A missed opportunity for us to become a better country, to do more good things. We are increasingly fearful, hateful, poorer, & ruled by carpetbaggers. We have no high road, moral or otherwise. Rage is all the rage these days, and the foundations are crumbling with rising sea levels.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Late notice! HAARP will broadcast CW and SSTV 0030-0035 UTC on 9.11 MHz in remembrance of this day. That’s 1630-1635 AK local time Friday.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Good evening from Two Rivers, Alaska. The jays are busy.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Good evening from Two Rivers, Alaska.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Because we all need a little hope now and again.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
More exciting things in the sky this morning. An F35 out of Eielson AFB had a bird strike. Lost an engine, declared an emergency, returned quickly. The responders on the ground reported some wing damage, too. I imagine even a tiny dent costs $$$$$ to repair.
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Marian Call @mariancall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
i keep thinking that if ai does in fact endanger humanity, it will not be because it is so very very capable & futuristic, but rather because humans put it unsupervised into positions of autonomy and authority in spaces where it absolutely does not belong. i'm looking at you, US milltary.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Hey, ham radio/IT friends, need recommendations. I want an NTP server tied to a GPS disciplined oscillator for my radio activities. I’d like to maintain accurate time in case of power and internet outages. Primary power input should be nominally 12-13.8 VDC. Budget is limited to ~$300. TIA
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A second WSPR transmission at 10 watts on 30m from KL2R. I’ll leave it on overnight. The other spots you might see on other bands is a 24/7 beacon at 200 mW part of the github.com/HB9VQQ/WSPRB...
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Air India 4174 diverting to FAI for a medical emergency onboard. Two year old child choked on a bottle cap! The bottle cap is out but issues remain. That flight is SFO-CCU (Kolkata). Dumping fuel now.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Good evening from Two Rivers, Alaska. For those wondering what we had tonight…meat pie with leftover stuffed pork loin, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, potatoes, and Martha Stewart’s recipe for pie crust. I’m a lousy baker and roller, but this turned out very well. 375F for 45 minutes.
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One Hot Mess AK @libbybakalar.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
We're laboring under a broken social contract administered by malignant narcissists and their enablers: the control group in a dystopian psychological experiment where 1/3 of the people act with impunity, 1/3 of the people help them do it, and the rest of us fight helplessly. It's time to end that.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Good evening from Two Rivers, Alaska.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I got heating oil delivered yesterday. 335.2 gallons x $5.63 per gallon. For those not quick with numbers, that’s almost $1900. OMFG. 🤬
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Fairbanks peeps! Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps will hold free medical/dental/vision services clinic at the Carlson Center September 12-13. Get there early. www.ramusa.org/events/fairb...
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Fairbanks, Alaska - Remote Area Medical
Free Dental, Vision, and Medical Services Note: Denture Services are not available at this clinic. All services are free and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Open to everyone. No ID requir...
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The TV is now saturated with pro-Sullivan and anti-Peltola ads. I think it’s indicative of how desperate the Senator feels after the primary. The carpetbagging MFer has the audacity to show an ad that directs us to call him and thank him to protecting our fisheries. NO MFer! “Thank you” for tidbits?
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Raise your hand if you’re tired of James Carville’s pronouncements. Go quietly into irrelevance, dude. You’re way past your best-by date.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Satellite 239xAlferov seems alive and well. Strong downlink using Wimo X-quad for 70 cm, RSPduo, SAT Controller, and Skyroof 1.51 as the brains behind it all. VE3NEA continues to hit it out of the park for any satellite enthusiast.
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A new one to add to my lifetime bird list. Meet the Northern Flicker, a type of woodpecker. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norther...
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Northern flicker - Wikipedia
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Leon N1TX @n1tx.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Time to harvest. The jalapeños are destined for pickling. The lone Anaheim pepper will join three others for chiles rellenos tonight.
Colander filled with a dozen jalapeños and an Anaheim pepper.
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