2 Operator Activation
It all begins with an idea. Today…I went by and grabbed my buddy Roger (KG4WBI) and took him with me to activate US-2169 for a few hours. Needless to say, we had a wonderful time.
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Rainy day POTA is awesome!
Rainy weather can elevate your Parks on the Air (POTA) experience! Discover tips to stay dry, enjoy reduced noise levels, and make unique QSOs. Learn why rainy-day activations are both challenging and rewarding.
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Coming over from the WK4DS page…
Hey everybody! Glad you are here and I look forward to writing my ramblings here now instead of over on my personal website. I have been writing blog posts for about 3 years now and they are starting to get noticed. I have a loyal following of readers that enjoy them and I am glad to share my advent
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Getting Started in Morse Code
Get started in Morse code with our A-Z letters and numbers playlists. Perfect for beginners or a refresher!
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POTA Activation at DeSoto Falls State Park with the Penntek TR35
Discover David WK4DS's POTA adventure at DeSoto Falls State Park, where he tested the Penntek TR35 QRP rig with the Elecraft T1 tuner. Learn how his portable setup performed across 20, 17, and 30 meters using a 41' random wire antenna
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1 POTA, 2 Radios, 3 Modes and 4 Bands!
Join WK4DS on a Parks on the Air adventure, exploring the use of 2 radios, 3 modes, and 4 bands for an efficient activation. Discover tips and insights for your next POTA trip in this engaging blog post.
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POTA, HF Signals & Ten Tec
I rolled into the WMA at about 14:30 local time and set out to build the radio down by the Tennessee river. This is a small parking lot at the end of one of the gravel roads into the WMA and a lot of locals come to this spot to fish in the river from the shore. Did I mention it started raining right
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A Simple POTA Activation
Today saw me use the Ten Tec Scout again to great effect. Below is the case I carry it in showing the full compliment of band modules (I keep one in the radio and today that is the 20 meter module). Under the radio is the power cable in a pocket just for it and next is the spot for the microphone in
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WK4DS CW Paddles: A Walk Through History and Innovation
Explore the story behind WK4DS’s handmade CW paddles. Learn how passion and ingenuity turned a simple project into a celebrated part of ham radio history
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Exploring SSB and Digital Modes with the SBITX – Ham Radio Today on the Airwaves
Watch as Ham Radio Today explores SSB and digital modes on the SBITX transceiver. Get tips, setups, and insights into versatile communications with this powerful rig.
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