Paladin Exemplar Inc.

06/01/2026

People entirely panic when June arrives and their vegetable beds are still half empty. They assume they've missed the boat and the summer season is already a write-off. The truth is, the soil has finally reached a decent temperature and things will actually grow instead of just sitting there sulking in the damp. Getting certain seeds in the ground now is exactly what your garden needs for a strong late-summer harvest.

06/01/2026

Most mobile radio performance problems aren't caused by the radio.

They're caused by poor antenna placement, poor grounding, inadequate ground planes, and poor installation practices.

A quality antenna mounted incorrectly can perform worse than a basic antenna installed properly.

If you're running GMRS, Amateur Radio, Public Safety, Security, Search & Rescue, Emergency Communications, Overlanding, or Preparedness communications, understanding your antenna system can dramatically improve range, clarity, reliability, and overall performance.

In this guide you'll learn:

✓ Why antennas need a return path
✓ How ground planes affect performance
✓ Why center-roof mounting works best
✓ How poor grounding creates noise
✓ Proper grounding and bonding practices
✓ Installation best practices
✓ SWR fundamentals and troubleshooting
✓ How to maximize both RX and TX performance

Remember:

Your antenna system is only as good as its ground plane.

Train. Equip. Excel.

Save this guide for future reference and share it with anyone running a mobile radio system.
































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05/31/2026

Dry Canyon Fire Update
Springerville Ranger District

Updated size is 1/2 acre. Fire crews were successful at stopping the forward progress of the fire.

05/31/2026

We’re facing a dangerous drop in scheduled appointments.

Donors of all blood types are urgently needed to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood following accidents, during surgeries, and for treatment of conditions such as sickle cell disease and cancer.

Help us keep the blood and platelet supply strong this summer by scheduling an appointment to give: https://rdcrss.org/4f9YVD2

05/31/2026

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05/31/2026

Elite Precision Customs v. ATF update.

05/31/2026

As the result of a lottery and romance scam, an Arizona 85-year old lost almost $470,000. The FBI caught the bad guy who will now pay it back - and face other consequences.
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05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Massive Pinal data center tabled after public backlash 👎🏻 See this story below.

A developer proposed downsizing his sprawling data center complex southeast of Eloy by about 80%, but 50 or so people who spoke against it weren’t satisfied at the May 27 meeting of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors.

https://www.pinalcentral.com/eloy_enterprise/massive-pinal-data-center-tabled-after-public-backlash/article_24e7ee19-cc37-405f-b947-f199fc329aaa.html