POTA US-1286 Natural Bridge State Park [KQ4TAY]
Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Slade, KY, the POTA US-1286 Natural Bridge State Park is a true hidden gem! During my visit to Kentucky to see my sister, I…
POTA US-2255 Falls of the Ohio State Park [KQ4TAY]
Nestled in the heart of Clarksville, IN, Park US-2255 at 201 W Riverside Dr. was a delightful discovery during my holiday visit to my sister in Kentucky. On a sunny…
Unexpectedly replacing the battery in my 2015 RAM Bighorn 6.7 Cummins
I headed out to church tonight and found that the cold snap had taken out the batteries in my 2015 RAM Bighorn 6.7 Cummins. I got on my computer ordered…
POTA US-1269 Old Fort Harrod State Park [KQ4TAY]
Park US-1269 is in Harrodsburg, KY, at 100 S. College St. The weather was pleasant for this activation—a sunny, cool day. I was on holiday visiting my sister and her…
Mod to my mod [KQ4TAY]
A few posts back, I shared a modification I made to my CHA EMCOMM II antenna. Unfortunately, the quality of that mod didn’t hold up. In fact the connectors failed…
CHA EMCOMM II V2 MOD [KQ4TAY]
I decided to modify the radiating element on my chameleon antenna. It’s a simple mod that repairs the radiating element connection and allows quick disconnect. I will probably change this…
Williams Aluminum Illinois Central O Gauge Train Set For Sale!
Make it yours today for $550 OBO! This beautiful aluminum set has detailed lit interiors containing life-like passenger figurines. This system runs on regular AC power, so there are no…
Chameleon EMCOMM II V2 160-6m Antenna Review and Testing
Hello from KQ4TAY. The Chameleon EMCOMM antenna is a fantastic wire antenna. It is extremely easy to set up and use as a portable antenna for Parks on the Air…
Choosing the Right Ham Radio Battery: A Complete Guide
How to Choose the Best Ham Radio Battery for Your Needs Selecting the right battery for your ham radio involves understanding a few key concepts: watt-hours (Wh), amp-hours (Ah), current…
The Polar Express “Berkshire #1225 2-8-4” Steam Locomotive!
This month on Online Conductor operate the Berkshire #1225 2-8-4 from The Polar Express Movie. Until October 1st the Berkshire #1225 2-8-4 steam locomotive will be dispatched on the outer…