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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...
Amazing! We built antennas out of random wire and put them on the air.

Amazing! We built antennas out of random wire and put them on the air.

by kb9vbr | May 21, 2023 | Parks on the Air

Travis and Joe challenge me at the Flambeau River State Forest, WI POTA K-4349 to a homebrew antenna contest. Will we make amazing contacts or will our radiators fail spectacularly? Either way, hijinks will ensue. Michael’s Awesome Chili Seasoning:(makes 4...
Snow in October! Five Band Parks on the Air activation

Snow in October! Five Band Parks on the Air activation

by kb9vbr | May 10, 2023 | Parks on the Air

Snow, rain, graupel; we experienced it all on our weekend at Governor Thompson State Park (POTA K-1453). I also managed a five band Parks on the Air activation including 80 meters during the late shift. Thank you Chameleon Antennas for supplying the CHA-LEFS8010 end...
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