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Can we activate this park 10 times? Ham Radio Bicycle Mobile

by kb9vbr | Apr 3, 2023 | Parks on the Air

Dave and I hit the trail and activate the Red Cedar Trail (POTA K-8222). The Red Cedar runs from Menomonie, WI to Dunnville and is part of a large 76 mile trail system in western Wisconsin. Can we turn this in a ten stop Parks on the Air RaDAR run? Will we make it 30...
I battle the IARU DX Contest! Northern Wisconsin Parks on the Air

I battle the IARU DX Contest! Northern Wisconsin Parks on the Air

by kb9vbr | Mar 1, 2023 | Parks on the Air

Welcome to the Northwoods! We spend the weekend in Manitowish Waters, WI and activate the Northern Highlands American Legion State Forest (POTA K-7260). I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return postage not...
No Cell Service! Can I activate this park? Ice Age National Scenic Trail POTA

No Cell Service! Can I activate this park? Ice Age National Scenic Trail POTA

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

Independence day weekend takes us on a day trip to a nearby park to activate the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (POTA K-4238) Will I be able to get the park activated with a cell signal to spot myself? New Patreon benefit! See the entire unedited activation:...
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...
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