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Internet Home Of

Ed Karsten (K9EDK)

Welcome. My name is Ed Karsten, and I am an Amateur Radio Operator in Tempe, Arizona. I am a dispatcher for a local fire department, and my hobbies include fire photography, fire station and fire apparatus photography. I am actively involved in Amateur (Ham) Radio Public Service and emergency communications. I also enjoy antique carousels, RVing (and camping in general), bowling, darts, hockey, football and I’m sure a few other things I can't think of right now.

If you follow the links at the bottom of the page, you'll find pictures of fire apparatus, carousels and amateur radio events and information, including some links to places like the ARRL and MCECG. You'll also find pictures and a brief history of Ebony, my faithful companion (of the furry, 4-legged variety). NEWS! On August 27, 2005, Ebony made her very last trip to the Vet’s office. She will be missed!

New photos have been added to the carousel pages from my visit to San Diego in September, 2006. Be sure to stop by and take a look.

On October 17, 2005, a Lady entered my life. Be sure to visit Lady’s page by following the link at the bottom of the page (Lady is a Golden Retriever). I am also the Transport Coordinator for the local Golden Retriever rescue organization (Rescue A Golden of Arizona). For more information on RAG of AZ, you can visit their website at http://www.golden-retriever.org.

Enjoy your stay. If you have any comments or input, just drop me an email at ed@k9edk.com.

Due to space restrictions on the server (and the proportional relationship to the content of my wallet), when new pictures are added, the old ones are taken off, so return often. Amateur Radio event photos are now being posted on the MCECG website at www.mcecg.net. Some photos will be posted on this website, as time and space allows.

Thanks. Ed

AMATEUR (HAM) RADIO

The NEW Arizona Amateur Radio License Plates are available from the Arizona Department of Transportation. If you already have the old style Amateur Radio plates on your vehicle, the new plates will cost only a $5 “remake” fee. http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/vehicle/mvdplate.asp.

The Arizona Emergency Net – Maricopa

The Arizona Emergency Net-Maricopa is celebrating one year. This popular NET takes place every Monday on the 164.92 repeater on Mount Ord, as well as the linked 147.24 repeater on Shaw Butte. This repeater configuration offers wide area coverage in the metropolitan Phoenix area as well as parts of Gila and Pinal Counties. For a list of upcoming topics, or for more information about the NET, visit www.mcecg.net.

Upcoming Public Service Opportunities

If you have any questions, drop me an email at k9edk@cox.net

Upcoming Public Service Events can be found at the MCECG website at www.mcecg.net or you can click on any event listed below and you’ll be taken to the MCECG website.

September 27, 2008

ADA Step Out To Fight Diabetes (East Valley)

October 11, 2008

Cactus Cha-Cha (White Tanks Regional Park)

October 25, 2008

YMCA Half-Marathon (South Mountain Park)

November 1, 2008

JDRF Walk (Tempe)

November 8, 2008

Walk On The Wild Side (Phoenix Zoo)

November 15-16, 2008

Javelina Jundred (McDowell Mountains)