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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
After immersing myself as a licensed operator on 2-meter and 70-centimeter bands for several weeks, I eagerly delved into the world of digital modes. My interest was piqued by DMR…
ARRL Field Day is an incredible event for amateur radio operators in the US. Enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds come together to showcase their skills and engage in thrilling radio operations.…
Hello world from KQ4TAY. I recently jumped from being passively interested in amateur radio to being a licensed station operator. That’s right, I own my radio station. It sounds a…