by kb9vbr | Oct 31, 2022 | Parks on the Air
I demonstrate how to use the Wolf River Coil portable antenna for a successful Parks on the Air activation at the Plover River segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, WI (POTA K-4238). Wolf River Coil Silver Bullet 1000 (SB-1000):...
by kb9vbr | Oct 26, 2022 | Parks on the Air
It was too nice of a day to work, so I took an hour’s drive to do a Parks on the Air activation of Hartman Creek State Park, WI POTA K-1455 and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail K-4238. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please...
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 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 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...
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