A Three Antenna Showdown

A Three Antenna Showdown

by | 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...
The smallest Shack in a Box

The smallest Shack in a Box

by | 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...
The Three Antenna Showdown

The Three Antenna Showdown

by | Aug 1, 2025 | Activation Log

This week’s video takes us on a rove of three different parks in Southwestern Wisconsin, using three different antennas. It’s also a race against time as I try to activate these parks in advance of an impending rainstorm. You can watch this week’s...
Elevating the Radioddity HF-009 Vertical Antenna

Elevating the Radioddity HF-009 Vertical Antenna

by | Jul 28, 2025 | Activation Log

The Radioddity HF-009 is a very capable compact vertical HF antenna. I’ve had it on the air more than a few times and have made a couple of videos featuring it. What I like about the antenna is that it sets up relatively quick and its compact size and all in one...