Activation Log: Sometimes you just have to Improvise

Activation Log: Sometimes you just have to Improvise

January 13, 2024: To most people, Hatley Wisconsin is blip on Highway 29 in eastern Marathon County. Driving past at 65 mph, you probably notice the gas station, the Dollar General, and maybe the large Catholic church. This little village of about 500 people is more...
The best of Ham Radio Camping, 2023

The best of Ham Radio Camping, 2023

2023 was a phenomenal year for us. So many new sites to see and people to meet. This is a short compilation of our adventures this last year. Like what you see? You can leave me a tip:https://www.paypal.me/kb9vbr Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:...
Camping at the Hamfest! Fall camping is the best

Camping at the Hamfest! Fall camping is the best

This was a busy weekend. Two hamfests and two POTA parks in two days. First hitting Ham Radio Outlet’s Superfest on Saturday and then beeline to Belvidere Illinois, near Rockford, for the Chicago FM Club’s Radio Expo. To make driving easy, we took off Friday afternoon...
A massive POTA pile-up at the Hillbilly Hilton

A massive POTA pile-up at the Hillbilly Hilton

I meet up with Dan, KD9MSP, and Don, KD9SZN, for a three-way activation of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (POTA K-4238) at the Langlade County, Wisconsin Lumbercamp Segment. We also check into the Hillbilly Hilton at the abandoned Norem Lumber Camp. Dan and Bob...