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:...
by kb9vbr | Feb 17, 2022 | APRS
Our amateur radio club provides health and welfare communications for the participants of the Wausau Marathon. This year I was the ‘bike mobile’ station providing a sweep so net control knew where the tail end of the race was. This video illustrates how I...
by kb9vbr | Feb 3, 2022 | Ham Radio Q and A
Please join us this Thursday February 3rd at 7:00pm central for a very special edition of Ham Radio Q&A Live. No only will Joe and Michael be live and ready to answer your questions, but we will also be delivering a cautionary tale that every ham needs to know....
by kb9vbr | Jan 31, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Crashing limbs, Park to Park with a fellow Youtuber, and helping a young Scout; all things you will find in this laid back Parks on the Air activation of the Chequemegon-Nicolet National Forest and Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin: POTA K-4533 & K-4238....
by kb9vbr | Jan 26, 2022 | Product Focus
The Chameleon CHA TDL Tactical Delta Loop antenna is a portable multi band portable HF antenna designed for operation on the 80 through 6 meter bands. The Tactical Delta Loop antenna is comprised of two 17-foot telescoping whip antennas, a matching transformer, a...
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