First Morse Code Summit Activation, *Mostly*!
Taking a hike for a One Point SOTA not far from home with some ham friends. First contact of the day was with @K6ARK. I brought my Elecraft KH-1 📻 Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick (This…
HexTenna POTA Field Test K-3411
I took the AlphaAntenna HexTenna to park K-3411 for an activation and then WSPR test for both the Dipole and Vertical configuration. I used the QRP Station and the QDX from QRPLabs. Links from the show: AlphaAntenna HexTenna: (this is…
FARA-J EMP Cloth J-Pole Antenna TESTED!
I was sent a very innovative Roll-Up J-Pole antenna from VF Comms. It’s called the Fara-J and it used EMP Cloth as the radiator. Let’s see how well it performs! 📻 Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick…
New NES Game About Radio?! Full Quiet
Get lost in this challenging, mysterious, open-world adventure as you encounter strange creatures, solve puzzles, and figure out how to restore the radio relay grid in order to find your missing son. Look for clues along the way and manage…
Tribute to Bob Heil K9EID
We celebrate the remarkable legacy of Bob Heil, a true pioneer in the ham radio community. As the founder of Heil Sound, Bob revolutionized audio technology, bringing unparalleled clarity and innovation to the airwaves. His passion for the hobby didn’t…
What To Do When The Cell Phones Go Down (AT&T)
On the heels of the great AT&T outage. Here are my thoughts on how to offset your dependence on phones with different radio services and technologies. Links from the video (Some Links are to Affiliate Programs where I earn from…
Ham Helping Hams Dealing With Cellphone Disaster
On the heels of the great AT&T outage, what do amateur radio operators recommend you do? Links from show: HRCC Campout! https://theqrpstore.com/ https://meshtastic.org/ https://amzn.to/3OwRA29 https://amzn.to/3Or2FBZ https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuantumShadow3D https://www.lilygo.cc/products/t-echo Great 3D printed cases: https://shop.uniteng.com/product/meshtastic-mesh-device-nano-g2-ultra/ https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit My Amazon Soldering Gear Store: My LOG…
UPGRADED! Elecraft KH-1 Morse Code Key
Eric Swartz (WA6HHQ) explains the freshly upgraded key for the Elecraft KH-1. If you have bought a KH-1 and key, you will be getting the upgraded key. For those like me that bought a first generation KH-1, you will be…
The Beefiest HexBeam on the market – VHQHEX
If you’re thinking about purchasing a hex beam, VHQHEX should probably be on your list to consider. Especially if you live in high-wind, snowy or icy regions. The VHQHEX is without a doubt the most over-engineered hex beam I have…
HUGE Elecraft K4 Remote Update
Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ took some time to speak with me at HamCation. Since we last spoke at Huntsville Hamfest in 2023 Elecraft has had some MAJOR updates to their K4 line of software. Let’s see all the upcoming features! 📻…