by kb9vbr | Apr 9, 2021 | Product Focus
The ExpertPower 12 volt 5 amp Smart Charger is designed to work with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries of 10 amp/hours and larger in size. Products Mentioned:Expertpower 12v 5A Smart Charger for LiFePO4 Batteries: https://amzn.to/39U4NhY Talentcell LF1201A...
by kb9vbr | Mar 30, 2021 | Ham Radio Q and A
If you use a hotspot to connect with your DMR handheld radio to the Brandmeister network, you will now need to set up a security password to access the Brandmeister servers. Up until this point a custom security password wasn’t required and users of the popular...
by kb9vbr | Mar 25, 2021 | Ham Radio Q and A
In Part 2 of his series on multimeters, Joe takes us through the basics of voltage and current multimeter readings. Watch part one of Joe’s series on multimeters. Products MentionedBrymen BM235 Multimeter (EEVBlog Edition): https://amzn.to/38XdgRd...
by kb9vbr | Mar 17, 2021 | Parks on the Air
70 degrees in November! A rare warm spell means more camping and a Parks on the Air activation of K-1460 Lake Wissota State Park in Western Wisconsin. Dutch Oven Chicken Pot Pie Recipe: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43974059(recipe is open for everyone to view)...
by kb9vbr | Mar 9, 2021 | Ham Radio Q and A
It’s Halloween and Joe has hid two micro foxes. One blue and one red. Can we find them? Bonus points if you are dressed in costume. Byonics Micro Fox 15 Transmitter:...
by kb9vbr | Feb 15, 2021 | Parks on the Air
Temperatures dip and I battle snow flurries and the CQ WW SSB contest in an attempt to activate Governor Thompson State Park in Wisconsin (POTA K-1453). Thanks to everyone that participated this weekend. Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:...
by kb9vbr | Feb 4, 2021 | Ham Radio Q and A
Joe, KD9CJX, takes us through his collection of multimeters and shows you what features are good and what you should look for in purchasing a meter for ham radio use. Brymen BM-235 Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3m92xpUFluke 117 Electrician True RMS Meter:...
by kb9vbr | Jan 12, 2021 | Parks on the Air
Another beautiful weekend of camping. This time with amazing fall color and a campsite right on the water. Plus we had a visit by a chipmunk eating heron. All this and more from K-1442 Brunet Island State Park in Wisconsin. Link Dipole Antenna:...
by kb9vbr | Dec 9, 2020 | VHF
Our local club had another fox hunt. This time it was my turn to hide the hidden transmitter. Where did it go and who found it? Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/kb9vbrantennas Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon:...
by kb9vbr | Dec 1, 2020 | Parks on the Air
We spent and autumn weekend up north on the shore of Lake Superior on the Apostle Island chain’s beautiful Madeline. K-4244 is the Big Bay Sand Spit and Bog State Natural Area and the location was a stunning place to do a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation....
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