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POTA Secrets Revealed: How I do a Parks on the Air activation (in real time)

POTA Secrets Revealed: How I do a Parks on the Air activation (in real time)

by kb9vbr | Nov 12, 2024 | Parks on the Air

This is how I do it! I take you through the entire process of a Parks on the Air activation with setting up my vertical antenna, preparing the logging computer, spotting myself, and making 15 contacts in this illustrative step by step video. Build a Wolf River Sporty...
Portable Ham Radio Madness: Driftless Wisconsin POTA Road Trip

Portable Ham Radio Madness: Driftless Wisconsin POTA Road Trip

by kb9vbr | Nov 7, 2024 | Parks on the Air

I hit the road for an epic day of Parks on the air activations. Five parks, four of them new to me, plus some adventures on the side make for a fast paced POTA experience. Our adventure starts in Mineral Point located in Southern Wisconsin’s driftless region....
Linked Elevated Radial System: Game-Changing Antenna Performance

Linked Elevated Radial System: Game-Changing Antenna Performance

by kb9vbr | Oct 31, 2024 | Antennas

What could be better than the magic carpet, or the window screen ground network for your vertical antenna? Dave, KZ9V, joins me to show you his faster deployment of an elevated radial system that puts ground radials to shame. CamJam Cord Tightener:...
Last-Minute Rescue: ARRL Field Day 2024 Adventure!

Last-Minute Rescue: ARRL Field Day 2024 Adventure!

by kb9vbr | Oct 11, 2024 | Operating Events

I almost didn’t make it to this year’s ARRL Field Day. But with some quick thinking by Travis and Joe, I found my way to our site near Clam Lake, Wisconsin with only moments to spare. Barker and Williamson Tactical Folded Dipole Antenna:...
Is bigger better? The Big Kansas Coil Vertical Antenna System

Is bigger better? The Big Kansas Coil Vertical Antenna System

by kb9vbr | Sep 19, 2024 | Product Focus

The Big Kansas Coil is a lightweight, portable, and durable base loaded vertical antenna system that when paired with a telescoping whip operates on the 6 through 80 meter ham radio bands. This coil offers some innovative features, including: 3D printed construction...
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