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Someone in a chat I’m on asked an AI to write them a story about colonoscopy and 75 meters and this came out

Once upon a time, in a small town called Riverview, lived an elderly gentleman named Henry. Henry was known for his love of amateur radio and spent countless hours tinkering with his equipment, making connections with fellow radio enthusiasts from all around the world.

One sunny morning, as Henry was preparing for another day of radio adventures, he received an unexpected phone call from his doctor’s office. They informed him that it was time for his routine colonoscopy, a procedure that examines the health of the colon. Initially, Henry felt a wave of apprehension and worry. He had never undergone a colonoscopy before and was unsure of what to expect.

As he pondered his upcoming appointment, a thought struck him. Henry wondered if there was any way to combine his love for ham radio with his colonoscopy experience. He thought it would be fascinating to communicate with fellow radio enthusiasts while going through the procedure.

Being a resourceful and creative individual, Henry reached out to his radio friends and shared his idea. To his surprise, they loved the concept and immediately came up with a plan to support him. They agreed to meet on the 75-meter band, a frequency commonly used for long-distance communication, during the time of his colonoscopy.

On the day of the procedure, Henry arrived at the hospital feeling both nervous and excited. While waiting in the pre-procedure area, he carefully set up a small portable radio and tuned it to the designated frequency. As the doctors and nurses prepared him for the colonoscopy, Henry engaged in conversation with his radio friends, who provided encouragement and distraction.

As the colonoscopy began, Henry found himself immersed in lively discussions about radio equipment, antenna designs, and past radio adventures. The comforting voices of his friends resonated through his headphones, keeping his spirits high and distracting him from any discomfort.

Throughout the procedure, Henry’s radio friends shared their own stories and experiences, creating a sense of camaraderie that eased his nerves. They cheered him on, sending their well wishes over the airwaves, while the medical professionals skillfully conducted the colonoscopy.

Time flew by, and before Henry knew it, the procedure was complete. As he bid farewell to his radio friends, he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for their support during this unconventional journey. The experience had not only eased his anxiety but also demonstrated the incredible power of human connection, even in the most unexpected circumstances.

Henry’s colonoscopy adventure became a legendary tale within the ham radio community. Other enthusiasts began discussing the possibility of coordinating similar experiences, recognizing the profound impact it could have on those facing medical procedures.

From that day forward, whenever the 75-meter band crackled with conversations, there was a gentle reminder of Henry’s story—a reminder that through the magic of amateur radio, people could come together, support one another, and turn even the most daunting experiences into something remarkable.

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GE Orion VCO adjustment / alignment for band changes

What you’ll need: Multimeter, dummy load, Orion programming software OrionVCOs(Programmer for Windows or the older DOS software), radio code files for the radio (used when programming; re-uploaded each time the flash memory fills up).

If you are moving the band split (and this is probably why you are here), you also need the SC or SC4 files.

Full instructions follow this silliness…

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