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Island Adventure! I put two seldom activated POTA entities on the air

Island Adventure! I put two seldom activated POTA entities on the air

by kb9vbr | Jan 18, 2023 | Parks on the Air

Once again we head to Madeline Island for the weekend to activate two parks seldom on the air: Big Bay State Park POTA K-1439 and Big Bay Sand Spit and Bog POTA K-4244. Be sure to catch the aeronautical mobile station. New Patreon benefit! See the entire unedited...
Doing it the easy way: Activating the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Doing it the easy way: Activating the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

by kb9vbr | Nov 29, 2022 | Parks on the Air

With 2500 acres of shoreline and 21 islands to choose from, I pick the easiest spot to activate the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in the Lake Superior Chequamegon Bay. Parks on the Air: POTA K-0764. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a...
How to get on the air faster. POTA at Governor Dodge State Park

How to get on the air faster. POTA at Governor Dodge State Park

by kb9vbr | Nov 23, 2022 | Parks on the Air

It’s the first camping of the season and we are on the road to Governor Dodge State Park, WI (POTA K-1451) for a Parks on the Air activation. See me try out an expedited configuration for the Wolf River Coil, talk to a brand new general and work four bands...
They Love Hams! – Santa Fe Prairie Nature Preserve, IL POTA K-7839

They Love Hams! – Santa Fe Prairie Nature Preserve, IL POTA K-7839

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,...
Can I do 4 bands? – Parks on the Air: Buckhorn State Park, WI

Can I do 4 bands? – Parks on the Air: Buckhorn State Park, WI

by kb9vbr | Nov 3, 2022 | Parks on the Air

Road Trip Sunday takes us to Buckhorn State Park (POTA K-1443) on the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River. Can I make contacts on 4 bands in this activation? I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return postage...
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