by kb9vbr | Jun 21, 2022 | Operating Events
Recently our amateur radio club held a fox hunt. This one really had me stumped. Build it: Tape Measure Beam (Yagi) antennahttps://youtu.be/BmHoQrDfw-0 Fox Hunt Signal Attenuator (MFJ-762)https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-762 Like what you see? You can leave me...
by kb9vbr | Nov 5, 2021 | Operating Events
The rain may have dampened our gear, but it hasn’t drowned our spirits. This is the setup and operation of the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association’s (W9NA) wet ARRL Field Day station for 2021. Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:...
by kb9vbr | Jul 9, 2020 | Operating Events
This year’s ARRL Field Day adventure had me camping in the Flambeau River State Forest located in Northwestern Wisconsin and running as a 1-Bravo station. Flambeau River State Forest is K-4349 so all contacts will also receive Parks on the Air credit. The...
by Michael Martens | Nov 11, 2019 | Operating Events
Fall camping is the best camping! This weekend I operated in two locations that as of yet had no Parks on the Air activation: Governor Thompson State Park K-1453 and Peshtigo River State Forest K-5580. Both are located in Northeast Wisconsin near the...
by Michael Martens | Aug 14, 2018 | Operating Events
Rib Mountain State Park, is one of the highest spots in the State of Wisconsin. In addition to a commanding view, you also have an excellent perch to launch some RF energy. That’s why I’m using this impressive backdrop to talk a bit about Wisconsin Parks on the Air....
by Michael Martens | Aug 22, 2016 | Operating Events
Taking the radio out of the shack and operating in the field can be a great learning experience. Our home stations tend to be optimized for the location, with reliable power, working antennas, and a comfortable environment. But go outdoors and all bets can be off....
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