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The Ultimate Ham Radio Campsite – A Wisconsin POTA Adventure

The Ultimate Ham Radio Campsite – A Wisconsin POTA Adventure

by kb9vbr | Dec 16, 2024 | Parks on the Air

There are certain campsites that are considered unicorns, highly sought after for their location and amenities, often needing to be reserved 11 months in advance. By sheer dumb luck, I was able to grab one of those sites, last minute, at Brunet Island State Park. The...
It’s two antennas in one! The power of The Dually end fed antenna system

It’s two antennas in one! The power of The Dually end fed antenna system

by kb9vbr | Dec 9, 2024 | Product Focus

The K4QCD Dually is two antennas wrapped up into one package. On one side you have an End Fed Half Wave with a 49:1 transformer. Flip it over and on the other side is an End Fed Random Wire antenna with a 9:1 transformer. The dual transformer concept is the best of...
Tactical Bags Suck- Osprey Talon 11L Daypack Review

Tactical Bags Suck- Osprey Talon 11L Daypack Review

by kb9vbr | Dec 5, 2024 | Product Focus

I’ve never been happy with my tactical sling bag. Here’s why the Osprey Talon 11L daypack is better. Osprey Talon 11L Men’s Hiking Backpack with Hipbelt: https://amzn.to/3WSig253 Pack Premium Tool Pouch Zipper Bag with internal pockets:...
A Better Reel – Flatlanders end fed half wave antenna

A Better Reel – Flatlanders end fed half wave antenna

by kb9vbr | Nov 26, 2024 | Product Focus

The Flatlanders end fed half wave is a compact portable antenna with a built in reel for the radiating element. It is designed for no tune operation on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meter bands and can be used with a tuner on 30, 17, and 12 meters. The antenna comes fully...
This antenna is a train wreck – but you won’t believe what it does

This antenna is a train wreck – but you won’t believe what it does

by kb9vbr | Nov 19, 2024 | Parks on the Air

Get a Parks on the Air master class. I join Steve as he does his first POTA: from setting up the pain in the a## antenna, finding a clear frequency, and getting on the air. Be sure to stick to the end for the valuable master class of information as we debrief the...
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