by kb9vbr | Oct 14, 2022 | Product Focus
I’ve been using the Heil BM-17 on my Parks on the Air activations for the last few months. The Heil BM-17 is a lightweight single-side or dual-side headset designed for Amateur Radio use. In this video I examine the headset and discuss the good and bad points...
by kb9vbr | Oct 11, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Our mid-winter cabin fever weekend takes us to Wisconsin’s Door County Peninsula were I activate two parks: Ice Age National Scenic Trail (POTA K-4238) and Whitefish Dunes State Park (K-1479). We also take some time to enjoy the festivities of Sturgeon...
by kb9vbr | Sep 20, 2022 | Ham Radio Q and A
Getting started with the Yaesu FT-891 can seem a little complicated with many of its features hidden behind a menu. In this video I break it all down for the the new user and show a few hidden tips for the experienced ham. Timestamp00:00 Introduction00:49 Front Panel...
by kb9vbr | Sep 17, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Mid February can be beautiful and cold. I recently took a trip to Woodboro Lakes State Wildlife Area, WI for a Parks on the Air activation (POTA K-4345). Did I see a Hodag? Possibly; they do make a fearsome noise. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and...
by kb9vbr | Sep 14, 2022 | Operating Events
You know when Joe shows up, it’s going to be a good time. This year for Winter Field Day we head out to an off-grid cabin for some ham radio fun. Links and products mentioned:80 meter OCF (Off Center Fed) dipole antenna: https://youtu.be/A0Ymcs2D7ksMFJ-913 4:1...
by kb9vbr | Sep 9, 2022 | Ham Radio Q and A
How to use the Yaesu FT-891 Voice Memory Keyer. The FT-891 allows you to record five voice messages up to 20 seconds in length and replay them over the air. This video shows you how to use that super handy feature. Like what you see? You can leave me a...
by kb9vbr | Sep 6, 2022 | Parks on the Air
A late November, 2021 activation takes me to Council Grounds State Park (POTA K-1447) near Merrill Wisconsin to get on the air before ARRL Sweepstakes obliterates everything. I also show how to quickly deploy, in the parking lot, an end-fed half wave antenna. Like...
by kb9vbr | Aug 30, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Have you ever wanted to do one of those mobile or rover stations during a QSO party? I sure did. When Dave, KZ9V, invited me to team up with him for the Minnesota QSO Party, I jumped at the chance. Here’s our mobile operation that spanned six counties and...
by kb9vbr | Aug 22, 2022 | Parks on the Air
For the Winter 2022 Support your Parks Weekend, I do a little road trip around North Central Wisconsin and put three parks on the air: Ice Age National Scenic Trail K-4238, Peters Marsh Wildlife Area K-4321, and Ackley Wildlife Area K-4266. What a whirlwind day with...
by kb9vbr | Aug 18, 2022 | Getting started
Rule Number One of Pile-Ups: Stay in Control. Rule Number Two: Stations will use any means necessary to break the pile-up. Here are my tips to stay in control and manage rule number two. Like what you see? You can leave me a tip:https://www.paypal.me/kb9vbr KB9VBR...
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