by kb9vbr | Feb 28, 2024 | Product Focus
I head out to Dewey Marsh State Wildlife Area (POTA K-9840) with my QRP Yaesu FT-817ND to give the Chameleon OCF 40 Off Center Fed dipole antenna a test. The CHA OCF40 is a very lightweight and backpackable medium power antenna — intended for extreme portable...
by kb9vbr | Feb 21, 2024 | Activation Log
(February 14, 2024) In the social forums, I often see the question posed by a newer POTA enthusiast asking if anyone does any Parks on the Air activations on the 80 meter band. This is a great question, as 80 meters is excellent for getting those local and regional...
by kb9vbr | Feb 19, 2024 | Getting started
These are the two things you need to do to a new piece of coax cable before you start using it. Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the price you pay. Like what you see? You can leave me a...
by kb9vbr | Feb 12, 2024 | Product Focus
I head to Council Grounds State Park (POTA K-1447) to test the new Chameleon LEFS 4010 end fed half wave antenna system. The LEFS or Light Weight Antenna System is a versatile EFHW HF antenna with tuner-free operation on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters and can be used with...
by kb9vbr | Feb 6, 2024 | Product Focus
We take the Gabil GRA-7350TC portable whip antenna and lightweight tripod up north with us to Madeline Island on the shore of Lake Superior (Big Bay State Park K-1439) to give it a test and see if this really is the ultimate in portable, packable, HF vertical...
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