( ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE "7280 CLUB" BY SOME WHO HAVE MEMORY LAPSES )
Here at this site we lift up our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A bunch of us Ham radio operators meet on the air to share scriptures, prayer requests, and testimonies. All hams are
welcome to just say hello, ask for a signal report or to give
us your local weather.
Where......7.280
When........Mon-Sat
Time.........2:00 PM EST
If band conditions are bad we also join up on the KJ4TN remote through Remote Hams. This is very similiar to using Eco-link. You will be able to log onto Mathew's Icom-7300 that is in his shack, as well as to listen and transmit through his radio. His rig will be putting out 500 watts of rf and you will still be "hamming" using a "long microphone cord", the internet.
Check out Remote Hams and download the client software to join us. It is free and completely safe. Click link below.
Any questions or help call KJ4TN (Matthew) at: 205-624-4594.
https://www.remotehams.com
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST MEMBER #1894. Welcome to Pastor Rex -KE0VCR
Greetings from beautiful Benton County, MO, from the parsonage at Edmonson Baptist Church. I've had the privilege of being pastor of this church since April, 2009. Prior to that, I spent over 20 years in the military (US Navy), law enforcement, corrections, and private security. I've been a firearms instructor for 20+ years, and still teach CCW classes (at no charge) as a ministry of the Church.
While in the US Navy, I had the privilege to serve as a CT-M (cryptologic technician - maintenance), basically a fancy radio technician. When not fixing the Chief's daughter's stereo system or installing cell phones in the officers' cars (yes, cell phones used to be installed in cars), I had the opportunity to install and maintain Naval Intelligence communications and computer equipment at on-shore facilities, surface ships, and submarines. Many, many moons later, I put this experience into practice when achieving my Extra class license.
My current station includes an Icom IC-7610 (thanks Doc) and Yaesu FT-8900R. I typically run around 400 watts out of an Amp Supply Co LA-1000, an old sweep-tube amp, through an MFJ Versa Tuner III into a homebrew 80m full wave loop antenna about 45 feet above ground level, but when I'm running barefoot I like to use my homebrew 80m end fed half wave and an LDG autotuner. My main UHF/VHF antenna is a comet GP-15 at 40 feet.
Greetings from beautiful Benton County, MO, from the parsonage at Edmonson Baptist Church. I've had the privilege of being pastor of this church since April, 2009. Prior to that, I spent over 20 years in the military (US Navy), law enforcement, corrections, and private security. I've been a firearms instructor for 20+ years, and still teach CCW classes (at no charge) as a ministry of the Church.
While in the US Navy, I had the privilege to serve as a CT-M (cryptologic technician - maintenance), basically a fancy radio technician. When not fixing the Chief's daughter's stereo system or installing cell phones in the officers' cars (yes, cell phones used to be installed in cars), I had the opportunity to install and maintain Naval Intelligence communications and computer equipment at on-shore facilities, surface ships, and submarines. Many, many moons later, I put this experience into practice when achieving my Extra class license.
My current station includes an Icom IC-7610 (thanks Doc) and Yaesu FT-8900R. I typically run around 400 watts out of an Amp Supply Co LA-1000, an old sweep-tube amp, through an MFJ Versa Tuner III into a homebrew 80m full wave loop antenna about 45 feet above ground level, but when I'm running barefoot I like to use my homebrew 80m end fed half wave and an LDG autotuner. My main UHF/VHF antenna is a comet GP-15 at 40 feet.
OTIS - KG4BSK SK.- A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART. WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH AS HE ALWAYS SERVED HIS LORD. ............. OTIS Served The
Ambassadors for Christ as Net Controller on Wednesdays.
OTIS....KG4BSK.... A MEMORIAL FOR ONE OF OUR BELOVED CHRISTIAN BROTHERS, KG4BSK- SK.
OUR FRIEND WENT TO BE WITH THE
LORD ON NOVEMBER 28, 2020
FROM KJ4TN- MATHEW.
When I think of Bro Otis KG4BSK, the first thing that comes to my mind concerning Otis, was that he was one of the few Christian men that I knew that I could honestly say that he was a man after God's own heart.
He was faithful to the AFC net on Mondays for many years and had a genuine interest in everyone that checked into the net. He would always make every check in feel welcome. I was very fortunate to have had lunch with him at a local cafe in the area some years ago.
Afterwards he took me to his house and gave me a tour of his ham shack. We will all miss him in the hobby. God speed to him................
FROM WA4EX- SONNY.
To you Otis , you made it home ,I'll see you @the Bema seat . Tnx for your friendship and likened spirit loving our Lord and savior , Love you brother , Amen
Sonny wa4ex ✝️
FROM K4DHT -DANNY
INEVER DID MEET OTIS IN PERSON BUT KNEW AND TALKED TO HIM ON THE 7.240 FOR WELL OVER 15 YEAR’S. GOOD CHRISTIAN FRIEND OF MINE ON THE AMATURE RADIO. MAY GOD BLESS AND CARE FOR OTIS..
MORE FAREWELLS TO OTIS KG4BSK- TO FOLOW
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FROM WB4ZQU - STEVE
Psalms 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Otis, KG4BSK, is precious to the Lord and was precious to many on the Ambassadors for Christ and 7240 Club. It's hard to make 'silent key' fit him; his good deeds and testimony will live on for years to come.
For example, after suffering a severe fall, Otis and Joann showed up with enough food for three days. Similar examples of his care, love and concern for others will speak for him in our memories for a long time to come...he is not silent. Otis certainly lived up to Psalms 107:2 "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so"
FROM SAM- WB4TDP
Otis was a genuine friend to all who crossed his path; he had a special talent of touching my heart with his gentle Christian compassion. I met Otis years ago on the AFC Radio Net, and it became easy to be attracted to Otis's gentile demeanor.
One observation that was obvious to all was Otis's talent to share Christ openly - and, always without reservation. His Christian witness was paramount in his daily walk, for he loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Otis will be missed by all; and, we will fervently be praying for Joann and the family. Proverbs 3 : 5-6.
FROM DAN - KI4TYK
Brother Otis was a blessed one who loved the Lord. He is walking the streets of gold; he loved people and he shared his testimony with people, He was a inspiration and mentor to me. I met him in 2007 and but never got to see him; but he was a blessing. One of his key scriptures: Colossian 1:14,15,16,17. I will never forget him. I love this brother and he will be missed. He was faithful to net.
Signed Dan KI4TYK- NET MANAGER OF 7240 CLUB
FROM ART - KI4SGM
It was my pleasure to know Ottis for many years.I got to meeting Ottis and Joane for lunch some years ago.Always good to break bread and have fellowship with friends you have talked to on the radio.We will miss him but we will see him again.Bless the Lord .
FROM JERRY - KO4CH
I have known Otis for several years and will miss his voice on the airwaves.
A few years back, Jerry,K1HV and myself drove down for a visit with Otis.
We had lunch at a local restaurant and had good fellowship. The photo that you see on the website was taken at that visit. We shall miss his presence here, but we know that he is with our Lord. What better joy is that?
Jerry Koch (KO4CH)
FROM KYLE -K5KBM
Otis was loved by all ; he had very kind voice and a very sweet soul. He will be missed.
,
Psalms 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Otis, KG4BSK, is precious to the Lord and was precious to many on the Ambassadors for Christ and 7240 Club. It's hard to make 'silent key' fit him; his good deeds and testimony will live on for years to come.
For example, after suffering a severe fall, Otis and Joann showed up with enough food for three days. Similar examples of his care, love and concern for others will speak for him in our memories for a long time to come...he is not silent. Otis certainly lived up to Psalms 107:2 "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so"
FROM SAM- WB4TDP
Otis was a genuine friend to all who crossed his path; he had a special talent of touching my heart with his gentle Christian compassion. I met Otis years ago on the AFC Radio Net, and it became easy to be attracted to Otis's gentile demeanor.
One observation that was obvious to all was Otis's talent to share Christ openly - and, always without reservation. His Christian witness was paramount in his daily walk, for he loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Otis will be missed by all; and, we will fervently be praying for Joann and the family. Proverbs 3 : 5-6.
FROM DAN - KI4TYK
Brother Otis was a blessed one who loved the Lord. He is walking the streets of gold; he loved people and he shared his testimony with people, He was a inspiration and mentor to me. I met him in 2007 and but never got to see him; but he was a blessing. One of his key scriptures: Colossian 1:14,15,16,17. I will never forget him. I love this brother and he will be missed. He was faithful to net.
Signed Dan KI4TYK- NET MANAGER OF 7240 CLUB
FROM ART - KI4SGM
It was my pleasure to know Ottis for many years.I got to meeting Ottis and Joane for lunch some years ago.Always good to break bread and have fellowship with friends you have talked to on the radio.We will miss him but we will see him again.Bless the Lord .
FROM JERRY - KO4CH
I have known Otis for several years and will miss his voice on the airwaves.
A few years back, Jerry,K1HV and myself drove down for a visit with Otis.
We had lunch at a local restaurant and had good fellowship. The photo that you see on the website was taken at that visit. We shall miss his presence here, but we know that he is with our Lord. What better joy is that?
Jerry Koch (KO4CH)
FROM KYLE -K5KBM
Otis was loved by all ; he had very kind voice and a very sweet soul. He will be missed.
,
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FROM WILLIE- K4ZXY
Around 2012-2013 I was tunning around on the 40 meter band when I heard a friendly voice net controlling a Christen net from Central SC, kg4bsk. So that was my first check in on the net and I was giving such a welcome that I became a daily check in. A very fond memory of Otis is that he shared many times his testimony of being saved at the age of 6 while in his bed. Not only the years of speaking with him on the radio, but we also have spoken on the phone. So Bro Otis was a dear friend not only to me but many others . The number one verse that I think of for friendship is prov 27:17. I know that Bro Otis had to deal with a lot of back pain, and his pain in his legs kept him from sleeping at night. One more verse comes to mind Rev 21:4 . Bro Otis will be missed. We will keep Ms. Joann in our prayers.
FROM WILLIE- K4ZXY
Around 2012-2013 I was tunning around on the 40 meter band when I heard a friendly voice net controlling a Christen net from Central SC, kg4bsk. So that was my first check in on the net and I was giving such a welcome that I became a daily check in. A very fond memory of Otis is that he shared many times his testimony of being saved at the age of 6 while in his bed. Not only the years of speaking with him on the radio, but we also have spoken on the phone. So Bro Otis was a dear friend not only to me but many others . The number one verse that I think of for friendship is prov 27:17. I know that Bro Otis had to deal with a lot of back pain, and his pain in his legs kept him from sleeping at night. One more verse comes to mind Rev 21:4 . Bro Otis will be missed. We will keep Ms. Joann in our prayers.
FROM TOM - WB4CLU- NET MANAGER FOR THE AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST NET
  Got to know Brother Otis about 2005. Didn't take very long to realize Bro. Otis was a sincere and faithful Godly Man. Never got to meet him in person but knew for sure (As sister Peggy WA4PW would say), one day I would meet him here, there or in the air. Now it will be in the air or there. One of the greatest thing I loved about Bro. Otis was that he knew how to get hold of the horns of the Altar in prayer. He was a true Prayer Warrior and now he is speaking to our Lord face to face. I have never worked too many nets, but whenever I did, it seemed everyone knew Bro. Otis. He was well versed in the scriptures and very knowledgeable of the prophecies concerning our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. See you soon my brother and then we won't be hindered by time constraints to talk and praise our Lord. Bro. Tom, WB4CLU
  Got to know Brother Otis about 2005. Didn't take very long to realize Bro. Otis was a sincere and faithful Godly Man. Never got to meet him in person but knew for sure (As sister Peggy WA4PW would say), one day I would meet him here, there or in the air. Now it will be in the air or there. One of the greatest thing I loved about Bro. Otis was that he knew how to get hold of the horns of the Altar in prayer. He was a true Prayer Warrior and now he is speaking to our Lord face to face. I have never worked too many nets, but whenever I did, it seemed everyone knew Bro. Otis. He was well versed in the scriptures and very knowledgeable of the prophecies concerning our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. See you soon my brother and then we won't be hindered by time constraints to talk and praise our Lord. Bro. Tom, WB4CLU
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Ambassadors For Christ
Most Relevant Verses
2 Corinthians 5:20
Verse Concepts
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
Ephesians 6:20
Verse Concepts
for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Luke 14:23
Verse Concepts
And the master said to the slave, ‘Go out into the highways and along the hedges, and compel them to come in, so that my house may be filled.
2 Corinthians 5:11
Verse Concepts
Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.
Source: https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Ambassadors-For-Christ
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Ambassadors For Christ
Most Relevant Verses
2 Corinthians 5:20
Verse Concepts
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
Ephesians 6:20
Verse Concepts
for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Luke 14:23
Verse Concepts
And the master said to the slave, ‘Go out into the highways and along the hedges, and compel them to come in, so that my house may be filled.
2 Corinthians 5:11
Verse Concepts
Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.
Source: https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Ambassadors-For-Christ
AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST ON 7280 FOR HIS GLORY
As a Christian, you are an ambassador for Christ. That is: one who represents Christ. Just as an earthly refers to everything of this earth, as opposed to heavenly things. Example: Earthly treasures/heavenly treasures. The earthly things pass away (are temporal), but the heavenly things are eternal. An. ambassador represents and communicates the desires and will of the head of state that sent him or her, so are you to represent and communicate the desires and will of Christ to others.
“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ …” 2 Corinthians 5:20.
Whom does your life represent? Christ or you? Are you living for your own self-interests, or living for Him? It may be easy to live for Him some of the time, but the rest of the time are you just living for yourself and your own interests? Whom are you representing when you sit down at the computer or use your ham radio? Is your role as ambassador for Christ part-time or full-time?
You are an example. The truth is that our actions speak volumes more to people around us than what we say. We can think that we are representing Christ if we are often speaking of Him to others. But it is our life – our decisions, what we do, and what we don’t do in the daily situations – that truly speaks to others the most.
You are an example to others, no matter how you live. The question is whether you are a good example, or a bad example. We can say it another way: Your life is at all times representing someone – the question is “Whom?”
Jesus said that you will know the tree by its fruit. People always taste the fruit that comes from your life in daily situations.
Written by Vern Nicolette
