KF7CEB is on the world's airwaves! Those are my call letters to operate on the Amateur (Ham) Radio bands. I got my Technician's Class license this past Tuesday evening. This license gives me privileges on the 6 meter, 2 meter, 1.25 meter and the 70, 33, 23, and 13 centimeter bands.

The radio I have -- a Yaesu 170 -- will only receive/broadcast on the 2 meter band; but it is sufficient enough to do what I need in order to fulfill my calling.

"This is KF7CEB -- clear "

Easter 2009

Sarah did a fantastic job hiding lots of eggs.

Matt won the adult contest to see who could find the most eggs. Matt and Tia were very dedicated in the competition. The prize: 4 lbs of Red Vines!

A very pretty table by Sarah

Grandma Ruth, Karen, and Grandma Barbara

Kelly,

I am very impressed with the selection of family photos! I will have to get some instruction on how to add photos and things other than just messages.

I am very pleased that we have this kind of thing. I can see great possibilities. Because of my new ward calling -- emergency communication specialist -- I am very interested in creating and maintaining as many communications methods as possible. I can see times coming that might make it difficult to keep in contact with all the members of this ever increasing and ever dispersing family.

Along that line, Mom and I are going to be getting FRS radios for ourselves and Tia/Sarah. These are little "walkie/talkies that transmit/receive over a very short distance. I and my associate in the ward were experimenting with them last night to see if we could cover the ward; and they worked very well.

Anyway, thanks very much for setting us up on this new blog.

Love to all,

Dad/Richard