by kb9vbr | Nov 11, 2022 | Parks on the Air
The Santa Fe Prairie State Nature Preserve in Hodgkins, IL is one of the few remaining mesic prairies in the state of Illinois. At it I do a Parks on the Air activation (POTA K-7839) and find out why amateur radio operators are welcome with open arms. I do return QSL,...
by kb9vbr | Sep 20, 2022 | Ham Radio Q and A
Getting started with the Yaesu FT-891 can seem a little complicated with many of its features hidden behind a menu. In this video I break it all down for the the new user and show a few hidden tips for the experienced ham. Timestamp00:00 Introduction00:49 Front Panel...
by kb9vbr | Sep 6, 2022 | Parks on the Air
A late November, 2021 activation takes me to Council Grounds State Park (POTA K-1447) near Merrill Wisconsin to get on the air before ARRL Sweepstakes obliterates everything. I also show how to quickly deploy, in the parking lot, an end-fed half wave antenna. Like...
by kb9vbr | Jul 14, 2022 | Parks on the Air
It’s Road Trip Sunday! We head out to catch a hamfest in Appleton, WI, a soul food lunch, and of course a Parks on the Air activation at Hartman Creek State Park, (POTA K-1455) in Waupaca on the way home. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would...
by kb9vbr | Apr 7, 2022 | Ham Radio Q and A
Dave, KZ9V, stops by the channel and shows off his travel kit for when he wants to travel with his amateur HF transceiver to far flung destinations. Everything he needs for a Parks on the Air activation fits into an airline approved carry-on bag so the kit never...
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