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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Be a POTA Ninja with Ham Alert
Has the Worked All States Award for POTA/ARRL eluded you? Well I hopefully can help with that by offering up a solution that will give you a “leg up” and get that much needed state!
Attention all Amateur Radio Manufacturers?
Why do you keep building clones of your mobile line? Let’s innovate and make VHF awesome again!
Raise our Fees!
In the latest QST Editorial, they discuss considering the increase of ARRL Membership. I dive into it a little and share my opinion on the matter.
Tips on Activating during Contesting weekends
Ever venture out during a contest weekend to activate a Park? We’ll I made that mistake and wanted to share with you some of my life lessons to help make you a better activator
QSL Cards? Are they relevant in the hobby?
Are QSL cards still relevant in the hobby? I still think so, its a great medium and one that brings joy.
5 Ham Podcasts you need to listen to
If you love to listen to podcasts then you don’t want to miss my top 5 podcasts that I listen to in my playlists.
Making Memories
My first experience with making contact with the Space Shuttle Atlantis as a Technician
My POTA Kit
I am creating a blog series on My POTA Kit. This is my main activation setup and all the ins and outs of my setup.
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.