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I battle the IARU DX Contest! Northern Wisconsin Parks on the Air

I battle the IARU DX Contest! Northern Wisconsin Parks on the Air

by kb9vbr | Mar 1, 2023 | Parks on the Air

Welcome to the Northwoods! We spend the weekend in Manitowish Waters, WI and activate the Northern Highlands American Legion State Forest (POTA K-7260). I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return postage not...
Why is my signal so strong? My HF ham radio portable antenna kit

Why is my signal so strong? My HF ham radio portable antenna kit

by kb9vbr | Feb 18, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A

What do I carry with me when I hit the road for a Parks on the Air or some other kind of portable radio activity. In this video I break down the contents of my portable HF antenna kit: My HF Portable Radio Kit: https://youtu.be/cdaqvb6wEts Husky 5 gallon professional...
No Cell Service! Can I activate this park? Ice Age National Scenic Trail POTA

No Cell Service! Can I activate this park? Ice Age National Scenic Trail POTA

by kb9vbr | Feb 10, 2023 | Parks on the Air

Independence day weekend takes us on a day trip to a nearby park to activate the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (POTA K-4238) Will I be able to get the park activated with a cell signal to spot myself? New Patreon benefit! See the entire unedited activation:...
Island Adventure! I put two seldom activated POTA entities on the air

Island Adventure! I put two seldom activated POTA entities on the air

by kb9vbr | Jan 18, 2023 | Parks on the Air

Once again we head to Madeline Island for the weekend to activate two parks seldom on the air: Big Bay State Park POTA K-1439 and Big Bay Sand Spit and Bog POTA K-4244. Be sure to catch the aeronautical mobile station. New Patreon benefit! See the entire unedited...
B-52s and plenty of mosquitos: Michigan U.P. Road Trip POTA

B-52s and plenty of mosquitos: Michigan U.P. Road Trip POTA

by kb9vbr | Dec 20, 2022 | Parks on the Air

I get up close and personal with a B-52 Stratofortress and activate Van Riper State Park, Parks on the Air (POTA K-1551). Located in the Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. New Patreon benefit! See the unedited contacts: https://www.patreon.com/posts/67812551 I do...
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