Activation Log: A clear afternoon on Rib Mountain

Activation Log: A clear afternoon on Rib Mountain

by | Jul 12, 2023 | Activation Log

The Activation Log is a new series that reports on my Parks on the Air (POTA) activations. These are write-ups that share additional content, thoughts, and images of portable operations that may or may not make it into a video. Rib Mountain State Park (POTA K-1473) is...
Your Questions Answered- February 2020

Your Questions Answered- February 2020

by | Feb 19, 2020 | Ham Radio Q and A

It’s February so we’re half way through winter. The days are getting longer and the sun warmer. In no time I’ll be pulling the trailer out of the garage and planning some outdoor adventures. In the meantime I’ll have to contend with indoor operations. Please stay...

Does Snow Affect Vertical Antenna Performance

by | Feb 6, 2020 | Antennas

Last weekend we received one of many of the winter storms we usually get this time of year. This one dumped about 6 inches of snow on us. So when I posted a picture of my Wolf River Coil in the backyard with the snow creeping up to it‚ Andy asked the following...

Chameleon MPAS vs Wolf River Silver Bullet

by | Oct 10, 2019 | Reviews

Recently I was out camping at Brunet Island State Park. Autumn camping is the best as you get cooler temperatures‚ no bugs‚ and not many people. Brunet Island located near Chippewa Falls in Western Wisconsin is a very popular park in the summer months for its water...