Ham Radio Is More Interesting Once You Start Doing Things
Field Notes is where I document what I learn along the way—portable operating, antennas, gear, projects, activations and the ideas that need a little more room than a video description.
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Field Notes is only part of the story. Dig deeper into getting on the air, taking radio outside, or figuring out which gear actually earns a place in the setup.
Getting Started
A practical path from wondering where to begin to actually getting on the air.
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POTA, SOTA, Tiles and the lessons that come from actually operating away from the shack.
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Gear
The radios, antennas and setups I use, test and keep bringing back into the field.
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Ham Radio when All else fails…
Ham Radio Saves the day! When all else fails Ham Radio is there. If you want to know more about how to get into this great hobby hit me up!
Best Ham Radio Apps for iPhone: 5 Tools I Actually Use
What Ham Radio Apps are on your smartphone? I take a quick dive into what I use and the features that keep them on my home screen.
Good news for the Hobby… Fingers Crossed
Hams need your help! Let’s loosen the restrictions of HOAs on Hams to restrict antenna placement and stations in their neighborhoods.
Show off your POTA Muscle on QRZ
Ever wanted to show off your POTA stats on QRZ? Well, now you can!
Your Local Net
Ever give your local Repeater net a try? Why not? Lets light up the airwaves
146.52 MHz is the national 2-meter FM simplex calling frequency. But is anybody listening? Maybe the problem isn't the frequency—it's us.