We take the Gabil GRA-7350TC portable whip antenna and lightweight tripod up north with us to Madeline Island on the shore of Lake Superior (Big Bay State Park K-1439) to give it a test and see if this really is the ultimate in portable, packable, HF vertical antennas.

Read my updated thoughts on the Gabil antenna: https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2023/11/28/activation-log-the-gabil-antenna-maybe-its-not-so-bad/

Gabil GRA-7350TC 3/8×24 Portable HF antenna: https://amzn.to/4638Sd5
Gabil GRA-ULT01 MK3 Lightweight portable antenna tripod: https://amzn.to/472QXVh


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Roasted Stuffed Squash Thanksgiving Bowl
1 acorn squash
1 medium onion
2 celery stalks
12 oz turkey (Oscaer Mayer carving board cuts work great)
1 package Stove Top stuffing mix
1 1/2 cup water
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries

  1. Slice squash in half end to end. Scoop out inside and coat with olive oil and salt. Roast in a medium heat dutch oven for about an hour or until tender.
  2. Saute onion and celery until translucent. Slice turkey into small pieces and cook until warmed through.
  3. Add stuffing, water (or broth), and butter. Stir until stuff has absorbed liquid.
  4. Stir in pecans and cranberries. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve stuffing mix in the squash bowls.

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