by kb9vbr | Jan 23, 2023 | Reviews
The Chameleon Tactical Dipole 2.0 is a multi band broad coverage HF antenna with a range of 1.8 to 54 MHz. Design is based on the L3Harris RF-1944 HF military antenna. I demonstrate the deployment and operation of this antenna and give my remarks of its performance....
by kb9vbr | Jan 18, 2023 | Parks on the Air
Once again we head to Madeline Island for the weekend to activate two parks seldom on the air: Big Bay State Park POTA K-1439 and Big Bay Sand Spit and Bog POTA K-4244. Be sure to catch the aeronautical mobile station. New Patreon benefit! See the entire unedited...
by kb9vbr | Jan 12, 2023 | Solar
I take a look at the BougeRV 40amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller BougeRV 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller: https://amzn.to/3Xuhvtz Like what you see? You can leave me a tip:https://www.paypal.me/kb9vbr Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:...
by kb9vbr | Jan 8, 2023 | Antennas
I demonstrate an improved ground radial system for the Wolf River Coil Silver Bullet 1000 Like what you see? You can leave me a tip:https://www.paypal.me/kb9vbr Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/kb9vbrantennas Support Ham Radio...
by kb9vbr | Jan 2, 2023 | Operating Events
If there is one ARRL Field Day video to watch, this is the one. I join Travis, W9HDG, out at Black Lake deep in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, WI (POTA K-4533) for a Field Day adventure like none other. We activated using callsign N9CNF. If you’d like...
by kb9vbr | Dec 29, 2022 | HF
Dave, KZ9V stops by the shack, and share with us his memory keyer remote control box he built for the Yaesu FT-891 Schematic for FT-891 remote control box: http://ok1dx.cz/constructions/keypad/keypad.html Yaesu FT-891 Voice Memory Keyer: https://youtu.be/sdwSVqUMiOw...
by kb9vbr | Dec 20, 2022 | Parks on the Air
I get up close and personal with a B-52 Stratofortress and activate Van Riper State Park, Parks on the Air (POTA K-1551). Located in the Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. New Patreon benefit! See the unedited contacts: https://www.patreon.com/posts/67812551 I do...
by kb9vbr | Dec 14, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Back by popular demand, a collection of more of mine and viewer favorite Parks on the Air portable operation tips. Activation Notebook: https://amzn.to/3ay2BPQMaidenhead Grid Locator: https://dxcluster.ha8tks.hu/hamgeocoding/RJ-45 Extension Cable:...
by kb9vbr | Nov 29, 2022 | Parks on the Air
With 2500 acres of shoreline and 21 islands to choose from, I pick the easiest spot to activate the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in the Lake Superior Chequamegon Bay. Parks on the Air: POTA K-0764. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a...
by kb9vbr | Nov 23, 2022 | Parks on the Air
It’s the first camping of the season and we are on the road to Governor Dodge State Park, WI (POTA K-1451) for a Parks on the Air activation. See me try out an expedited configuration for the Wolf River Coil, talk to a brand new general and work four bands...
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