by kb9vbr | Nov 18, 2025 | Activation Log
Portable antennas have become the mainstay of my HF ham radio kit. That’s for a very good reason. Living in a residential neighborhood, I seem to be fighting a never ending battle of noise and interference. RF noise is what cooled my ham radio activity a dozen...
by kb9vbr | Oct 31, 2025 | Activation Log
About a month ago I was approached by CentyLab LLC, a boutique producer of USB power devices. They had a new product, called the PocketPD, that transforms a USB power charger into a bench power supply. They wanted to expand into the amateur radio community and I...
by kb9vbr | Oct 24, 2025 | Activation Log
I love when I can group a Parks on the Air rove into a theme. These themes often easily translate into a story which makes a video, though finding that hook can be difficult. Sometimes it’s easy and other times it takes a bit of work. This week’s video is...
by kb9vbr | Sep 15, 2025 | Activation Log
I’ve always been a fan of vertical HF antennas. They set up quickly and offer surprisingly good performance. They also are more forgiving when it comes deploying them in a tight location. Over the Labor Day weekend we were camping at Wildcat Mountain State Park...
by kb9vbr | Sep 5, 2025 | Activation Log
We’ve probably all heard the term “Shack in a Box.” It’s used to refer to a portable amateur station where all the components are built into a large case. Typically these are 4U rack cases or roto-molded Pelican style boxes. Big items that hold...
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