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Wolf River Coil vs End Fed Half Wave: Brunet Island State Park, WI POTA K-1442

Wolf River Coil vs End Fed Half Wave: Brunet Island State Park, WI POTA K-1442

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...
Parks on the Air Island Adventure: Big Bay State Park, WI & Big Bay Sand Spit & Bog

Parks on the Air Island Adventure: Big Bay State Park, WI & Big Bay Sand Spit & Bog

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...
Wisconsin Parks on the Air:  Rib Mountain State Park (POTA K-1473)

Wisconsin Parks on the Air: Rib Mountain State Park (POTA K-1473)

by kb9vbr | Mar 9, 2022 | Parks on the Air

Our local club, the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association, participated in the 2021 Wisconsin Parks on the Air event as a multi-operator station; activating Rib Mountain State Park, K-1473. It was a beautiful day to play radio. Wisconsin Parks on the Air:...
Parks on the Air: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest & Ice Age Trail POTA K4533 K4238

Parks on the Air: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest & Ice Age Trail POTA K4533 K4238

by kb9vbr | Jan 31, 2022 | Parks on the Air

Crashing limbs, Park to Park with a fellow Youtuber, and helping a young Scout; all things you will find in this laid back Parks on the Air activation of the Chequemegon-Nicolet National Forest and Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin: POTA K-4533 & K-4238....
Spot yourself without a cell connection using JS8CALL, Parks on the Air

Spot yourself without a cell connection using JS8CALL, Parks on the Air

by kb9vbr | Jan 10, 2022 | Parks on the Air

On our recent Parks on the Air joint activation at Black River State Park, WI POTA K-4348, Dave KZ9V takes me through the steps of using JS8CALL to spot your frequency location during an activation. This is extremely useful if you are in a location with poor or no...
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