by kb9vbr | May 14, 2022 | Parks on the Air
A good friend invited Joe and I for a weekend of camping and ham radio adventure. We activate the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest’s Black Lake Campground POTA K-4533 in Northwest Wisconsin and have a bit of fun searching for a hidden military transmitter...
by kb9vbr | Apr 13, 2022 | Parks on the Air
You asked for it, here it is: a live A/B test of the Wolf River Coil vs the Chameleon CHA-LEFS End Fed Half Wave antenna. Which will win in this Parks on the Air activation of Brunet Island State Park in northwest Wisconsin (POTA K-1442). This is not a scientific test...
by kb9vbr | Mar 30, 2022 | Parks on the Air
We head to the island and work two parks in one day. Madeline Island is part of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay and home of Big Bay State Park POTA K-1439 and Big Bay Sand Spit and Bog POTA K-4244. I do return QSL, if you made a contact...
by kb9vbr | Jan 4, 2022 | Parks on the Air
We had an amazing time seeking adventure and talking to everyone over the air. Here’s a little recap from our exploits. May your 2022 be healthy, prosperous, and full of good DX. 73, Michael and...
by kb9vbr | Dec 8, 2021 | Solar
Early this spring I added a 180 wattt solar panel, MPPT charge controller, and 50ah LiFePO4 battery to my teardrop trailer. Halfway through the summer I have an update how the system is operating and my plan for future upgrades. Teardrop trailer solar power install:...
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