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FALLBROOK 10 METER NET Every Wednesday evening 7:30pm 28.340 USB Ruben KD6CWI Net control Join the group for a good rag chew.

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Art Rideout SK

My friend Art Ridout WA6IPD passed away on June 8 at the age of 93.

He was living with his granddaughter in the Phoenix area the last month of his life. His family wanted to keep the announcement quiet, at first, until they decided what to do with his home in Fallbrook. I received a call this week to attend his burial at the Riverside National Cemetery with full military honors (Thursday July 10, 2025). I have know Art for 42 years. He got me started in Amater Radio and got me interested in vintage equipment.

He is survived by his two sons, two grand daughters and four great grandchildren.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55605400/herbert-arthur-rideout
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Phil Leonelli. WF6L

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The Periodic Table using real elements

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Lost mother her and 9-year-old son stranded in remote California wilderness

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Allowing a Tractor Operator to Locate Buried Pipes, Conduits etc. in Real Time

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America’s AI Action Plan

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DHS Sounds Alarm In Surge Of Smuggling Of Chinese Signal Jammers

From Tampa Free Press The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a stark warning on June 18, 2025, concerning a dramatic increase in the smuggling of Chinese-manufactured signal jammers into the United States. These illicit devices, capable of disrupting a wide range of radio frequencies, pose a significant threat to public safety, civilian aviation, emergency response, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported an alarming 830% surge in seizures of signal jammers since 2021, despite concerted efforts by Chinese technology firms to evade inspection.

This rise in contraband is particularly concerning given the potential for these devices to facilitate criminal activity and undermine national security.

Recent examples include the recovery of a signal jammer in February 2025 during the arrest of an illegal alien from Chile in Texas, and a similar incident in December 2024 where a criminal utilized a jammer during a burglary response by law enforcement

A DHS spokesperson underscored the severity of the threat, stating, “Signal jammers have been used by illegal aliens across the country to jam communications during police operations, bank robberies, burglaries, and other dangerous crimes. Under the vigilance of CBP, national security begins at America’s ports. As Chinese manufacturers attempt to smuggle signal jammers, we will continue to seize these tools of terrorism. President Trump and Secretary Noem will always protect America’s critical infrastructure and law enforcement.”

U.S. federal law explicitly prohibits the private import, operation, marketing, or sale of any signal jamming equipment that interferes with law enforcement communications, GPS, or radar.

The DHS highlights a potential avenue for international cooperation on this issue, noting that signal jammers are also banned for public use in Beijing, suggesting that Chinese counterparts may be amenable to collaborative efforts to curb this illicit trade.”