by kb9vbr | Oct 14, 2022 | Product Focus
I’ve been using the Heil BM-17 on my Parks on the Air activations for the last few months. The Heil BM-17 is a lightweight single-side or dual-side headset designed for Amateur Radio use. In this video I examine the headset and discuss the good and bad points...
by kb9vbr | Oct 11, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Our mid-winter cabin fever weekend takes us to Wisconsin’s Door County Peninsula were I activate two parks: Ice Age National Scenic Trail (POTA K-4238) and Whitefish Dunes State Park (K-1479). We also take some time to enjoy the festivities of Sturgeon...
by kb9vbr | Sep 14, 2022 | Operating Events
You know when Joe shows up, it’s going to be a good time. This year for Winter Field Day we head out to an off-grid cabin for some ham radio fun. Links and products mentioned:80 meter OCF (Off Center Fed) dipole antenna: https://youtu.be/A0Ymcs2D7ksMFJ-913 4:1...
by kb9vbr | Sep 9, 2022 | Ham Radio Q and A
How to use the Yaesu FT-891 Voice Memory Keyer. The FT-891 allows you to record five voice messages up to 20 seconds in length and replay them over the air. This video shows you how to use that super handy feature. Like what you see? You can leave me a...
by kb9vbr | Aug 22, 2022 | Parks on the Air
For the Winter 2022 Support your Parks Weekend, I do a little road trip around North Central Wisconsin and put three parks on the air: Ice Age National Scenic Trail K-4238, Peters Marsh Wildlife Area K-4321, and Ackley Wildlife Area K-4266. What a whirlwind day with...
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