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 6, 2022 | Parks on the Air
A late November, 2021 activation takes me to Council Grounds State Park (POTA K-1447) near Merrill Wisconsin to get on the air before ARRL Sweepstakes obliterates everything. I also show how to quickly deploy, in the parking lot, an end-fed half wave antenna. Like...
by kb9vbr | Feb 17, 2022 | APRS
Our amateur radio club provides health and welfare communications for the participants of the Wausau Marathon. This year I was the ‘bike mobile’ station providing a sweep so net control knew where the tail end of the race was. This video illustrates how I...
by kb9vbr | Jan 26, 2022 | Product Focus
The Chameleon CHA TDL Tactical Delta Loop antenna is a portable multi band portable HF antenna designed for operation on the 80 through 6 meter bands. The Tactical Delta Loop antenna is comprised of two 17-foot telescoping whip antennas, a matching transformer, a...
by kb9vbr | Nov 5, 2021 | Operating Events
The rain may have dampened our gear, but it hasn’t drowned our spirits. This is the setup and operation of the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association’s (W9NA) wet ARRL Field Day station for 2021. Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:...
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