by kb9vbr | May 1, 2026 | Activation Log
I am a sucker for bags and organizers. Not for the reason that my life is organized. Far from it. But I am always searching for some form of organization. That’s maybe why I have this unhealthy obsession. But after using the Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Organizer, I...
by kb9vbr | Mar 25, 2026 | Activation Log
About a year ago, Radioddity sent me their HF-009 vertical antenna. At the time I didn’t have very high hopes of it, as their previous HF antennas were a bit underwhelming. But in using it I was pleasantly surprised and the HF-009 became a regular part of my...
by kb9vbr | Mar 21, 2026 | Activation Log
I’ve somewhat become a fan of vertical delta loop antennas. Small delta loops consistently punch above their weight, offering low noise on receive while exhibiting an excellent RF takeoff angle on the upper bands. But they are not for everyone. A delta...
by kb9vbr | Mar 6, 2026 | Activation Log
The cool thing about the Parks on the Air program is that it’s deliberately designed for a great amount of flexibility. One of those features is that you can take advantage of activating two or more park entities at once when their borders overlap. I love the...
by kb9vbr | Mar 2, 2026 | Activation Log
I’m all about saving money. What ham radio operator isn’t. I also enjoy the thrill of building something and implementing it into my amateur radio workflow. When I made the switch a couple of months ago to the Koss SB40 headset for my Yaesu FT-891, I was...
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