by kb9vbr | Aug 23, 2023 | Activation Log
The Activation Log is a new series that reports on my Parks on the Air (POTA) activations. These are write-ups that share additional content, thoughts, and images of portable operations that may or may not make it into a video. July 29, 2023. No camping this weekend,...
by kb9vbr | Aug 21, 2023 | HF
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with digital modes. That is, until I got the Digirig Mobile Interface. Now getting on FT-8 and the other data modes with the Yaesu Ft-891 is a piece of cake. Digirig Mobile Interface: https://amzn.to/41YrDgFYaesu FT-8xx...
by kb9vbr | Aug 14, 2023 | Parks on the Air
Parks on the Air and camping is a great combination and if you love both of those activities, I invite you to attend our first ever Wisconsin POTA campout on October 13-15, 2023 at the Clear Lake campground in the Northern Highlands American Legion State Forest (POTA...
by kb9vbr | Aug 14, 2023 | HF
Will a non resonant antenna like the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 work with the window screen ground counterpoise? We head to High Cliff State Park, WI (POTA K-1456) to test it with a Parks on the Air activation. As a bonus, patrons can view the full, unedited video of my Parks...
by kb9vbr | Aug 10, 2023 | HF
Using a window screen instead of a conventional ground radial network for a vertical antenna is an effective small space method to improving your signal strength. Testing of the ground screen was at Council Grounds State Park, WI (POTA K-1447). As a bonus, patrons can...
by kb9vbr | Aug 9, 2023 | Activation Log
The Activation Log is a new series that reports on my Parks on the Air (POTA) activations. These are write-ups that share additional content, thoughts, and images of portable operations that may or may not make it into a video. July 28, 2023: I’ve said this...
by kb9vbr | Aug 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
We’re getting back to basics by looking at key parts of a Parks on the Air activation. This week I head to Dewy Marsh State Natural Area in Wisconsin (POTA K-8209) to illustrate the important task of logging all your hunters during the park activation First off,...
by kb9vbr | Jul 28, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A
Most amateur radio transceivers and ham radio go-boxes are using improperly sized power cables. Using the correct wire size or gauge in your DC power cables will increase performance and decrease risk in your ham radio setup. Picking wire gauge can be a challenge. 12...
by kb9vbr | Jul 25, 2023 | Activation Log
The Activation Log is a new series that reports on my Parks on the Air (POTA) activations. These are write-ups that share additional content, thoughts, and images of portable operations that may or may not make it into a video. Being self employed, I like to flex my...
by kb9vbr | Jul 24, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A
Supercharge: to make faster or more powerful. Adding this little piece of wire to your Wolf River Coil setup will speed band changes so you can spend more time on the air. Wolf River Coils Sporty Fortyhttps://www.wolfrivercoils.com/ Heil BM-17 Dual...
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