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  • Kenneth Jones

  • 60 / Male
  • New Freedom, Pennsylvania, US
  • Last Login: 7/5/2009

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Interests

  • General

    I like electronic stuff, little interesting machines. Most of my toys are small shiny boxes. It's fun to help other people figure out how technology functions. I'm well suited to my work, I guess.

    I'm an Amateur Extra class radio operator. The end part of the url for this page is my callsign, KB3JA. The hobby holds my interest, especially developing skills and mentoring others in the field of emergency communications supporting local governments and non-governmental organizations (NGO) -- I've been a "ham" for about the last thirty years or so. Some of my kind have huge "antenna farms" or tall towers growing out of their backyards, but not me. I mostly have wires, radios and assorted junk draped all over the car, and I let it go at that...except for the handie-talkie on my belt. That, and the cell phone. And a scanner. And a camera. You know, just in case there's a "situation." Yeah, well.

    Scanner Frequencies: York County Public Safety Trunking System, York, Pennsylvania
    http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=4518

    Everything you can stand to know about York County PA public safety radio...



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  • Music

    Eclectic interests except for bluegrass, which I just can't seem to enjoy.

    Regina Spektor has some interesting lyrics. She's the "...breaks my har ar ar ar, ar ar ar, ar ar ar, ar ar heart" singer, you know?

    I'm re-establishing my taste for Gregorian Chant, and I really do enjoy singing loudly and poorly while a good church organ drowns me out.

    Here's a little something from a smallish singing group.

  • Movies

    I apparently have no taste in films, since I seem to enjoy most the movies critics pan. Oh well. Best guy flick I ever saw was "Platoon." And the best chick flick I've actually sat all the way through has been "As good as it gets."

  • Television

    Television? Yes, I've seen television. I can hardly wait for Jerry Springer in HD. But I don't own a TV. WHAT?!?!? Nope. No TV. After all, there's GodTube for everything that's really important and YouTube for nearly everything else...except for Epic120 over on Catholics Come Home.

  • Books

    JPII's Theology of the Body, Rediscovering Catholicism and a few more exploring the Catholic faith and the ways to live it and explain it.

  • Heroes

    Dennis Papesh, my Scout Master. Jack Dellinger, N3BQB, the most consistently dedicated Radio Amateur I've known (paid his own way to help out during the Katrina relief effort.) CWO Kenneth Tucker who, besides sharing first names, had a leadership style that was truly inspiring. Father Tim Marcoe, whose exuberant dedication to Christ repeatedly helps me reaffirm that my journey is now on the right track. And of course, Jesus Christ, my Lord God. 1Cor,15:10

Details

  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: New Freedom, PA
  • Religion: Catholic
  • Education: Some college
  • Occupation: Retail manager
  • Income: $30,000 to $45,000

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About me:

Born and bred in Ohio, long long ago. After a marvelous career in Uncle Sam's Army (tours in Korea, West Germany, the City of Berlin and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, foreign countries all) I found myself in southern Pennsylvania. For the last dozen or so years I worked as one of the You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers guys, but the company has now changed the slogan. These days I help people "Do Stuff." Isn't that a truly brilliant marketing phrase? So, you got stuff you need to do, you come see me. Got nuttin' ta do? Go read a book...I have a few suggestions: Theology for Beginners by Sheed, Money's Lovemaps and Men, Women and the Mystery of Love by Edw. Sri. Oh, and for a really steamy read check out the Song of Songs by a guy named Solomon.

About thirty-five years ago (but who's counting) I slipped slowly away from my Catholic faith, but outwardly I continued to live a life I thought was okay. However, the Holy Spirit just doesn't ever stop offering Grace, and so several years ago I began my journey back to my God by listening to, and following, His lead. I am now more full of joy than I can remember ever being. Ever. But I've caused intense personal pain along the way, for which I am truly sorry. More detail is too personal for this place.

These days I am learning how to re-establish my place in this world as a dangerous man.

Who I'd like to meet:

Other Dangerous Men -- and Radio Amateurs with real life experience using NVIS in temporary locations -- and Catholics who've returned like me to the Faith of their youth. -- I'm looking out for interesting people from all corners of this world who understand the importance of human interaction under God's leadership. I'm looking forward to meeting people who laugh loudly and easily. And, maybe, you.

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