by kb9vbr | Jan 10, 2024 | Activation Log
December 24, 2023 – It has become a tradition over the last few years to do a POTA activation on Christmas Eve. Christine is Danish, so we have a big celebration on Little Yule, December 23, and again on Christmas day, but Christmas eve is sandwiched in the...
by kb9vbr | Dec 17, 2023 | Parks on the Air
We travel to far northwest Wisconsin, spending Labor Day weekend at Amnicon Falls State Park (POTA K-1436). Unfortunately a heat wave gripping the midwest follows us north. Will we escape the heat, or will Lake Superior fail to cool us down. Amnicon Falls State Park,...
by kb9vbr | Dec 11, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A
My antenna kit is in state of constant refinement. Here’s what I’ve been carrying and putting on the air for the last six months. – – Links and Products Mentioned – – -Husky 5 gallon professional storage container:...
by kb9vbr | Dec 5, 2023 | Parks on the Air
I meet up with Dan, KD9MSP, and Don, KD9SZN, for a three-way activation of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (POTA K-4238) at the Langlade County, Wisconsin Lumbercamp Segment. We also check into the Hillbilly Hilton at the abandoned Norem Lumber Camp. Dan and Bob...
by kb9vbr | Nov 28, 2023 | Activation Log
Gabil’s GRA-7350TC is a compact vertical antenna that is designed for portable operations. The antenna itself is relatively lightweight and consists of three componants: a 102 inch telescoping whip, an adjustable section with internal loading coil, and an...
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