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The 15 meter band is on fire! Ackley Wildlife Area, WI POTA

The 15 meter band is on fire! Ackley Wildlife Area, WI POTA

by kb9vbr | Jul 5, 2023 | Parks on the Air

The 15 meter band is red hot at Parks on the Air activation of the Ackley Wildlife Area, WI (POTA K-4622). I also check out a long lost rail spur and talk about its unique history. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me...
How long will my battery last? Mead Wildlife Area, WI POTA

How long will my battery last? Mead Wildlife Area, WI POTA

by kb9vbr | Jun 30, 2023 | Parks on the Air

I take a trip to the nearby Mead Wildlife Area, WI (POTA K-4310) for a snowy December Parks on the Air activation. Let’s find out how long will my 12ah battery will last. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one....
They made it snow! Activating Rib Mountain State Park

They made it snow! Activating Rib Mountain State Park

by kb9vbr | Jun 17, 2023 | Parks on the Air

A Mid-November Parks on the Air activation at Rib Mountain State Park (POTA K-1473) turns into a near blizzard as the ski hill turns on the snow machines. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return postage not...
I Love It! Game Changing Wolf River Sporty Forty Coil review

I Love It! Game Changing Wolf River Sporty Forty Coil review

by kb9vbr | Jun 14, 2023 | Reviews

The Wolf River Sporty Forty is a single band base loaded coil for 40 meter operation using the Wolf River 213 inch, Chameleon CHA SS-17, or MFJ-1979 whips. Add the coil to your base of the antenna, extend the whip to its fullest length and the antenna will be resonate...
I put the Wolf River Sporty Forty on the Air. Is it the best POTA antenna?

I put the Wolf River Sporty Forty on the Air. Is it the best POTA antenna?

by kb9vbr | Jun 6, 2023 | Parks on the Air

There’s hidden gold on Wildcat Mountain, and a ghost there to protect it. Will I find the treasure or be lured away by the spirits. Watch now in this very unique Parks on the Air Activation of Wildcat Mountain State Park, Wisconsin. POTA K-1480. Honestly the...
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