by kb9vbr | Dec 10, 2025 | Activation Log
I’ve always felt that contesting makes you a better operator. Now, I in no way am a die hard contester, but I do enjoy the competition and have learned something every time I go into competition mode. There is one contest that is fun and full of dx contacts, doesn’t...
by kb9vbr | Jun 7, 2024 | Operating Events
Dave and I are mobile again for the Wisconsin QSO Party. This time hitting four POTA parks and five counties on our multi-multi-mobile road trip. Will we end up with an epic score or fail miserably? Team K9M is Michael KB9VBR and Dave KZ9V. This is our second year as...
by kb9vbr | Jun 21, 2023 | HF
The ARRL 10 meter contest was last weekend. What a great time to put together a quick dipole antenna and get on the air. Probably one of the easiest antennas to build is the dipole, and due to their shorter length, a 10 meter dipole is very easy to build and deploy....
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 | Jun 19, 2018 | Ham Radio Q and A
Field Day is the annual emergency preparedness operating event sponsored by the ARRL. Held on the 4th full weekend of June, ARRL Field Day is part contest and part social gathering. Some clubs or groups go whole hog in making contacts and scoring points, while others...
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