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...
by kb9vbr | Nov 11, 2022 | Product Focus
I test and review BougeRV 200 watt 9 Bus Bar (9BB) solar panel. This panel features 9 Bus Bar (9BB) construction for a 22.8% solar conversion, one of the highest in the industry. This panel is ideal for mounting on RVs, motor homes, campers, or other uses that require...
by kb9vbr | Nov 11, 2022 | Parks on the Air
The Santa Fe Prairie State Nature Preserve in Hodgkins, IL is one of the few remaining mesic prairies in the state of Illinois. At it I do a Parks on the Air activation (POTA K-7839) and find out why amateur radio operators are welcome with open arms. I do return QSL,...
by kb9vbr | Nov 3, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Road Trip Sunday takes us to Buckhorn State Park (POTA K-1443) on the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River. Can I make contacts on 4 bands in this activation? I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return postage...
by kb9vbr | Oct 31, 2022 | Parks on the Air
I demonstrate how to use the Wolf River Coil portable antenna for a successful Parks on the Air activation at the Plover River segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, WI (POTA K-4238). Wolf River Coil Silver Bullet 1000 (SB-1000):...
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