by kb9vbr | Apr 8, 2022 | News
For the last 21 years, I have strived to produce a quality and affordable product. The biggest challenge I consistently have is to manage the ever increasing shipping costs. Up until this point the USPS has been the best and most cost effective effective method to...
by kb9vbr | May 14, 2022 | Parks on the Air
A good friend invited Joe and I for a weekend of camping and ham radio adventure. We activate the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest’s Black Lake Campground POTA K-4533 in Northwest Wisconsin and have a bit of fun searching for a hidden military transmitter...
by kb9vbr | May 2, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Over the years I’ve collected quite a few little tips that help me in having a more enjoyable time while minimizing issues that could lead to failure with my Parks on the Air activations. With that said, here are my 10 POTA hacks that will help make your activations a...
by kb9vbr | Apr 13, 2022 | Parks on the Air
You asked for it, here it is: a live A/B test of the Wolf River Coil vs the Chameleon CHA-LEFS End Fed Half Wave antenna. Which will win in this Parks on the Air activation of Brunet Island State Park in northwest Wisconsin (POTA K-1442). This is not a scientific test...
by kb9vbr | Apr 7, 2022 | Ham Radio Q and A
Dave, KZ9V, stops by the channel and shows off his travel kit for when he wants to travel with his amateur HF transceiver to far flung destinations. Everything he needs for a Parks on the Air activation fits into an airline approved carry-on bag so the kit never...
by kb9vbr | Mar 30, 2022 | Parks on the Air
We head to the island and work two parks in one day. Madeline Island is part of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay and home of Big Bay State Park POTA K-1439 and Big Bay Sand Spit and Bog POTA K-4244. I do return QSL, if you made a contact...
by kb9vbr | Mar 21, 2022 | Ham Radio Q and A
Another request video: an inside look at my TC Teardrops 5×8 camping trailer. We’ve owned this trailer since 2018, so this is its 4th year on the road. TC Teardrops: http://www.tcteardrops.com Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:...
by kb9vbr | Mar 9, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Our local club, the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association, participated in the 2021 Wisconsin Parks on the Air event as a multi-operator station; activating Rib Mountain State Park, K-1473. It was a beautiful day to play radio. Wisconsin Parks on the Air:...
by kb9vbr | Mar 2, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Fall camping season has begun. This time we take a road trip out to Wisconsin’s Door County peninsula for a fun weekend of exploring, biking, and activating Potawatomi State Park (POTA K-1472). Thank you to everyone that made a contact, I can’t believe how...
by kb9vbr | Feb 24, 2022 | Solar
This is an educational presentation I gave on setting up a solar system for use with amateur radio. It goes into the components necessary and talks on how to select the right pieces for your solar project. Resources:Sol Buck Boost Charge Controllers:...
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