CW POTA Activation: You can do it too

CW POTA Activation: You can do it too

by | Mar 20, 2025 | Activation Log

A couple of months ago Joe, KD9CJX, asked me what’s the best way to learn CW. Like me, he’s been off and on the CW horse a few years now, but lacking the commitment to get code comprehension to a point where he feels confident to make a contact. I told him...
The Hamstick PERformer Antenna

The Hamstick PERformer Antenna

by | Feb 27, 2025 | Activation Log

I keep a notebook full of video ideas. In it you will find little notes jotted down from interactions with viewers, things I’ve read or seen online, or from a brainstorming session. This is the first step in my production process. The idea from this video came...
POTA MKE Style

POTA MKE Style

by | Feb 20, 2025 | Activation Log

The city of Milwaukee, WI has always had a warm spot in my heart. My first visit was in the mid ’80s as high school aged 4-H’er going down to the State Fair. Our group took an afternoon trip downtown and the excitement of the city was opened up to me....
Minnesota QSO Party

Minnesota QSO Party

by | Feb 6, 2025 | Activation Log

The Minnesota QSO Party was this last weekend, and Dave KZ9V and I participated in the event from a park (POTA US-4236) located on the banks of the Mississippi River. This was our 4th foray into the contest and this year’s operation was markedly different than...