by kb9vbr | Jun 7, 2024 | Operating Events
Dave and I are mobile again for the Wisconsin QSO Party. This time hitting four POTA parks and five counties on our multi-multi-mobile road trip. Will we end up with an epic score or fail miserably? Team K9M is Michael KB9VBR and Dave KZ9V. This is our second year as...
by kb9vbr | Apr 29, 2024 | Product Focus
In the proper sense, small magnetic loop antennas are not considered a compromise. With a properly sized loop, they have the efficiency of a properly mounted half wave dipole*. The Chameleon F-Loop 3.0 antenna unleashes that power with a magnetic loop design that is...
by kb9vbr | Apr 20, 2024 | Operating Events
Team K0M is back and we are on the road for the Minnesota QSO Party! Will we beat last year’s score? Can we hit our stretch goal? Watch now in this rapid pace adventure. Team K0M is Michael KB9VBR and Dave KZ9V. This is our third year as mobile operators in the...
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...
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