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from the Confession of Belhar, PCUSA Book of Confessions

This passage from the Confession of Belhar was read aloud by the whole congregation last Sunday, and it really struck a chord with me. I wanted to share it along with the scripture that accompanies the bulletpoints. (From the PC(USA) Book of Confessions) We Believe:...

AI Bubble Warning: How Tech’s Financing Mirrors 2008 | Pattern Recognition Guide

Nvidia is giving OpenAI $100 billion so OpenAI can buy Nvidia’s chips. It’s not illegal. It’s not hidden. But it creates a fundamental problem: we can’t tell what real demand for AI actually is because much of the spending is circular — companies funding their own customers to maintain the appearance of booming sales. Sound familiar? It should.

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The Perfect Vinyl Turntable Setup: Home, Office, and Beyond

There’s something undeniably magical about dropping a needle onto vinyl. In an era of streaming services and infinite digital catalogs, vinyl records have experienced a remarkable resurgence. Learn how to build the perfect turntable setup for your home, office, or dorm, and why vinyl listening is worth the investment.

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Ham Radio vs. GMRS: Which Should You Choose?

Ham vs GMRS: Compare license requirements, range, gear, and best uses to find which radio service fits your communication needs.

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Dad’s Instant Pot Chili

A delicious and hearty chili that is made quickly, and really sticks to your ribs for a cold winter day. - - ground beef (coarse for chili) (80/20), bacon (chopped), kidney beans (dried), black beans (dried), tomato paste ((6 oz)), large red...

How to Get Your First Ham Radio License: A Beginner’s Guide

Get started with ham radio: learn about license types, legal requirements, costs, and what you can do once you’re licensed.

No Matter What, There Is Always ONE MORE UPDATE

Updated with a new IMS PA frequency and a simplified Bearcat file—download v6 to stay current and ready for race day scanning!

Bearcat Quick Guide

Quick and easy Infographic about the Bearcat BC125AT and how to use it at an IndyCar race. Check out the video after the graphic for more in-depth instructions!

THE Ultimate IndyCar Scanner Kit!

Stay connected at the track with this IndyCar scanner kit—featuring a Bearcat scanner, Bluetooth earmuffs, and wireless transmitter.

FAST FRIDAY

Updated scanner files now include spotter changes, NOAA weather, and ham repeaters—download them before heading to the track!

7 New Drivers for the 500

Every year, the Indy500 tries to fill a field of 33. This is more than what are in the year-long IndyCar series. So previous versions of any scanning list will be lacking the new drivers. This year, there are 34 cars on the official spotter guide. That means there...

Updates from the community

Big thanks to the Indy area scanning community- I have been provided the following updates in preparation for the Indy 500!All frequencies have been updated on the frequency page, as well as the config files, which can be downloaded from that page. Rahal Primary Tone...

Updated PA and FOX Frequencies for Indy GP

A fellow scanner provided the following information from Friday's practice and qualifying session: "IMS PA is 450.4625 and FOX is 450.7500" I have updated the frequency page with that info, as well as the Bearcat and CSV config files. I still have all old frequencies...