by kb9vbr | Nov 21, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A
This week, Dave KZ9V, shows me, an utter neophyte, how to make a CW contact. The great news is that you can too. – – Links and Products Mentioned – – -Build a Yaesu remote control box: https://youtu.be/lj7m-9KC9IwYaesu FH-2 remote control:...
by kb9vbr | Sep 22, 2023 | Parks on the Air
It’s a POTA Two-fer as Dave, KZ9V, joins us in downtown Eau Claire, WI as we sit in Phoenix Park and activate two Parks on the air entities: K-8221 Chippewa River State Trail and K-8223 Old Abe State Trail. Listen in as we talk about propagation, FT8 hunters...
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 17, 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. Ackely State Wildlife Area, POTA K-4266...
by kb9vbr | Jun 6, 2023 | Parks on the Air
There’s hidden gold on Wildcat Mountain, and a ghost there to protect it. Will I find the treasure or be lured away by the spirits. Watch now in this very unique Parks on the Air Activation of Wildcat Mountain State Park, Wisconsin. POTA K-1480. Honestly the...
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