by kb9vbr | Nov 11, 2022 | Parks on the Air
The Santa Fe Prairie State Nature Preserve in Hodgkins, IL is one of the few remaining mesic prairies in the state of Illinois. At it I do a Parks on the Air activation (POTA K-7839) and find out why amateur radio operators are welcome with open arms. I do return QSL,...
by kb9vbr | Nov 3, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Road Trip Sunday takes us to Buckhorn State Park (POTA K-1443) on the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River. Can I make contacts on 4 bands in this activation? I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return postage...
by kb9vbr | Oct 31, 2022 | Parks on the Air
I demonstrate how to use the Wolf River Coil portable antenna for a successful Parks on the Air activation at the Plover River segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, WI (POTA K-4238). Wolf River Coil Silver Bullet 1000 (SB-1000):...
by kb9vbr | Oct 26, 2022 | Parks on the Air
It was too nice of a day to work, so I took an hour’s drive to do a Parks on the Air activation of Hartman Creek State Park, WI POTA K-1455 and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail K-4238. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please...
by kb9vbr | Oct 14, 2022 | Product Focus
I’ve been using the Heil BM-17 on my Parks on the Air activations for the last few months. The Heil BM-17 is a lightweight single-side or dual-side headset designed for Amateur Radio use. In this video I examine the headset and discuss the good and bad points...
by kb9vbr | Oct 11, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Our mid-winter cabin fever weekend takes us to Wisconsin’s Door County Peninsula were I activate two parks: Ice Age National Scenic Trail (POTA K-4238) and Whitefish Dunes State Park (K-1479). We also take some time to enjoy the festivities of Sturgeon...
by kb9vbr | Sep 20, 2022 | Ham Radio Q and A
Getting started with the Yaesu FT-891 can seem a little complicated with many of its features hidden behind a menu. In this video I break it all down for the the new user and show a few hidden tips for the experienced ham. Timestamp00:00 Introduction00:49 Front Panel...
by kb9vbr | Sep 17, 2022 | Parks on the Air
Mid February can be beautiful and cold. I recently took a trip to Woodboro Lakes State Wildlife Area, WI for a Parks on the Air activation (POTA K-4345). Did I see a Hodag? Possibly; they do make a fearsome noise. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and...
by kb9vbr | Sep 14, 2022 | Operating Events
You know when Joe shows up, it’s going to be a good time. This year for Winter Field Day we head out to an off-grid cabin for some ham radio fun. Links and products mentioned:80 meter OCF (Off Center Fed) dipole antenna: https://youtu.be/A0Ymcs2D7ksMFJ-913 4:1...
by kb9vbr | Sep 9, 2022 | Ham Radio Q and A
How to use the Yaesu FT-891 Voice Memory Keyer. The FT-891 allows you to record five voice messages up to 20 seconds in length and replay them over the air. This video shows you how to use that super handy feature. Like what you see? You can leave me a...
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