by kb9vbr | 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...
by Michael Martens | 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...
by Michael Martens | 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...
by Michael Martens | 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...
by Michael Martens | Mar 16, 2018 | Ham Radio Q and A
The Wolf River Coils Silver Bullet 1000 and the Silver Bullet mini are a variation of the popular screw driver style antenna. But instead of a motorized slider, these antennas you manually slide the tuning coupler up and down the coil. By removing all those mechanical...
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