Marc W4MPS was in town from North Carolina. He asked if I’d like to meet up and I thought it would be nice to work the ham radio with him from Lost Dutchman State Park for a Parks on the Air activation. We only worked Morse code for this activation and Marc is an excellent operator. The longer video version of this activation will be out soon, so check the regular videos and look for the Parks on the Air playlist on my channel.
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I hiked to the top of three summits on this day, set up my ham radio station and operated with Morse code. This is the 3rd summit, A-1 Mountain. I actually only used voice (not Morse code) on this last summit. Derek W7DLZ joined me for this to make the 3rd summit a joint activation. Derek is a a great person and a new friend.
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In this interview, we sit down with Mike Kennerknecht, amateur radio operator N2MAK, to discuss his journey in the world of amateur radio. Mike shares how he got started in the hobby, his experiences with portable operations like Parks on the Air (POTA) and Summits on the Air (SOTA), and his gear setup for both HF and VHF/UHF. He also talks about his involvement in the Rochester Amateur Radio Association and his passion for educating and encouraging others through his YouTube channel. If you’re interested in amateur radio and want to learn from an experienced operator, this interview is for you.
Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.
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A discussion of the challenges and limitations of SWR testing for VHF/UHF antennas. While SWR measurements can provide valuable insight into the performance of an antenna, they can also be misleading and inaccurate. In this video, we start our exploration of this by measuring 4 antennas:
The GS-5b Stock Antenna
The Discontinued Antenna I Lost
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In this product review, we take a closer look at the CH-5030 Single-Lever CW Key or Morse code paddle that can be found for a bargain on eBay. If you’re into ham radio field operations or learning Morse code, this could be the perfect addition to your kit. The single-lever design might seem like a novelty at first, but it actually makes sending Morse code a little easier and more efficient. We’ll discuss the product’s build quality, ease of use, and overall performance so that you can make an informed decision about whether the CH-5030 is the right Morse code paddle for you.
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I lost my VHF/UHF antenna while operating ham radio on a mountain top. Subsequently I searched for a replacement and found a good candidate. Losing gear while doing SOTA (Summits On The Air) is a common occurrence, and I wanted to find a reliable antenna that will withstand the rugged terrain of the mountains.
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If you’re into ham radio and love hiking, then Summits on the Air is the perfect activity for you. In this video, I’ll be giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what I pack in my backpack for a day on the summit. You’ll get to see most of the gear I use to keep myself comfortable and safe while hiking and operating in the mountains. The contents will vary with the seasons and expected conditions in the field.
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If you’re into ham radio and love hiking, then Summits on the Air is the perfect activity for you. In this video, I’ll be giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what I pack in my backpack for a day on the summit. You’ll get to see most of the gear I use to keep myself comfortable and safe while hiking and operating in the mountains. The contents will vary with the seasons and expected conditions in the field.
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Morse Code Day on April 27 honors the inventor of the Morse code, Samuel Morse, who was born on this day in 1791.
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After using this CW Key with my ham radio, in the field, it became apparent that I needed to remove the tone from the keyer itself. Havin both audio lines running can get tiring. Here’s how to safetly and easily remove the audio tone from the MX-K2 keyer.
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