ARRL Field Day 2017 Wrap-Up

by | Jun 27, 2017 | Amateur Radio

It’s good to get back. ARRL Field Day is an event that I seldom miss. Of the near 20 years that I’ve been licensed, I think I’ve only missed two Field Day events. Both times I was biking on a week long tour of the State of Wisconsin. So after taking...

ARRL Field Day Safety – Ham Radio Q&A

by | Jun 16, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A

Field Day is fast approaching and soon parks and empty fields like the one behind me will be bustling with activity.  On the fourth full weekend of June more than 40,000 hams throughout North America hit the airwaves in what is billed the world’s largest amateur radio...

My NPOTA Adventure

by | 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....

ARRL Field Day 2015 Wrap-Up

by | Jul 4, 2015 | Operating Events

Field Day. Is it a contest? An emergency preparedness exercise? Or a ham radio reunion? I like to believe it’s a bit of all three. My Field Day participation has definitely spanned all three descriptions, and I tend to feel most comfortable with the third. After last...