by kb9vbr | Dec 1, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A
This week, Dave, KZ9V, shares with us how he modified his 40 through 10 meter end fed half wave antenna to work as a ¼ wave radiator on 80 meters using the window screen ground. – – Links and resources – – -Extend your end fed half wave antenna...
by kb9vbr | Nov 28, 2023 | Activation Log
Gabil’s GRA-7350TC is a compact vertical antenna that is designed for portable operations. The antenna itself is relatively lightweight and consists of three componants: a 102 inch telescoping whip, an adjustable section with internal loading coil, and an...
by kb9vbr | Nov 25, 2023 | Parks on the Air
We take a weekend trip to Rocky Arbor State Park (POTA K-1476) in the Wisconsin Dells. Rocky Arbor State park is located a little over a mile away from the Wisconsin Dells a, popular tourist destination known for its natural beauty and waterparks. This park, created...
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 | Nov 17, 2023 | Parks on the Air
This weekend I meet up with Dave, KZ9V, at Lake Wissota State Park, WI (POTA K-1460) for a joint Parks on the Air activation. Dave’s got something up his sleeve this time, so who knows what’s gonna happen. Lake Wissota State Park is located in Western...
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