by kb9vbr | Apr 6, 2023 | Parks on the Air
It’s not every day that a new state park is created. Lizard Mound State Park (POTA K-9704) in Southeastern Wisconsin was added to the list of Wisconsin State Parks in the Spring of 2022 and made available as a Parks on the Air entity in August, 2022. I explore...
by kb9vbr | Apr 3, 2023 | Parks on the Air
Dave and I hit the trail and activate the Red Cedar Trail (POTA K-8222). The Red Cedar runs from Menomonie, WI to Dunnville and is part of a large 76 mile trail system in western Wisconsin. Can we turn this in a ten stop Parks on the Air RaDAR run? Will we make it 30...
by kb9vbr | Mar 22, 2023 | Parks on the Air
I visit the starting point of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (POTA K-4238) at Interstate State Park (K-4249) on the Wisconsin-Minnesota Border along the St. Croix River. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return...
by kb9vbr | Mar 6, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A
Dave, KZ9V, visits the shack and demonstrates his $1.00 morse code key. 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 Q&A by shopping at...
by kb9vbr | Mar 1, 2023 | Parks on the Air
Welcome to the Northwoods! We spend the weekend in Manitowish Waters, WI and activate the Northern Highlands American Legion State Forest (POTA K-7260). I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return postage not...
by kb9vbr | Feb 18, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A
What do I carry with me when I hit the road for a Parks on the Air or some other kind of portable radio activity. In this video I break down the contents of my portable HF antenna kit: My HF Portable Radio Kit: https://youtu.be/cdaqvb6wEts Husky 5 gallon professional...
by kb9vbr | Feb 14, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A
What do I carry with me when I hit the road for a Parks on the Air or some other kind of portable radio activity. In this video I break down the contents of my portable HF radio kit: My portable HF Antenna Kit: https://youtu.be/TvT03Ty86a0 Products/Items...
by kb9vbr | Feb 10, 2023 | Parks on the Air
Independence day weekend takes us on a day trip to a nearby park to activate the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (POTA K-4238) Will I be able to get the park activated with a cell signal to spot myself? New Patreon benefit! See the entire unedited activation:...
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...
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