2016 Wisconsin QSO Party Recap

by | Mar 14, 2016 | Operating Events

Living in the upper Midwest, it is very seldom that I get to be the DX station or have the ability to run a pile-up. But one such event give me that opportunity, the annual Wisconsin QSO Party. For the 2nd Sunday in March the airwaves come alive with ham looking to...

2015 Wisconsin QSO Party Recap

by | Mar 17, 2015 | Operating Events

Next to Field Day, my favorite operating activity is the Wisconsin QSO Party. Who wouldn’t love an event where your station becomes the sought after entity. So, for the 2nd Sunday in March, I fire up the rig and see how many other Wisconsin and out of state stations I...

2014 Wisconsin QSO Party Wrap-up

by | Mar 11, 2014 | Operating Events

There are two operating events that I seldom miss. One is Field Day, and the other the Wisconsin QSO Party. Always the second Sunday in March, the airwaves above the State of Wisconsin become alive with activity. I love the Wisconsin QSO Party because it’s like...

Winter Maintenance for Antennas

by | Nov 16, 2013 | Amateur Radio, Antennas

I’m not sure if you can call me a fair weather ham radio operator, but my operating style quite often changes with the seasons. The spring and summer months you’ll find me outdoors participating in the many public service activities our local club is...