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Good Morning, QRPers! Day one of Hamvention 2025 (Friday, May 16) kicked off bright and early! I started the day with a quick walk-through of the Hamvention Flea Market before the gates opened. I also shared an impromptu video with Patreon supporters—it was a peaceful moment before the weekend’s whirlwind began. I spent most of … Read more

I’ve got a few quiet moments this morning as I sit in the dining room of our hotel in downtown Dayton, Ohio. It’s peaceful here—no one else is around, and no one has turned on the TV. Bliss… Of course, that’ll change in a couple of hours when we pull into the parking lot at … Read more

Just a quick update: I’m heading out today for Four Days in May (FDIM) and Hamvention—both taking place this week—and will be on the road and fully immersed in the events for the next several days. While I’m away, things may be a bit quiet here on QRPer.com. My inbox is likely to pile up, … Read more

I feel incredibly fortunate to live in an area where a POTA park—the Blue Ridge Parkway—quite literally runs through town. As convenient as that is, I’ve still struggled to squeeze in activations over the past few months. We’ve had so much going on that even impromptu POTA time has felt out of reach. Fortunately, I … Read more

Please note: I hesitated to bring up this topic because of the inherent political weight it carries here in the United States (and this really only applies to those of us in the U.S.). So please—no political comments. Our moderators will remove them.  That said, I feel it’s important to share this, especially for anyone … Read more

by Brian (K3ES) In case you haven’t seen previous Field Reports in this series, let me set the stage.  In September and October of 2024, my wife, Becky, and I set out with our dog, Molly, for a great cross-country driving adventure. We left from our home in northwest Pennsylvania on September 18, driving west … Read more

This year seems to have flown by already. No doubt it’s because it’s been one of the busiest years of my life so far (and I kind of hope it doesn’t get any busier!). It feels like I was just wishing everyone a Happy New Year, and now—poof!—we’re only a week away from Four Days … Read more

In the spirit of full disclosure, my friend Mike (N2HTT) recently sent me one of his latest creations—a 3D-printed transport cover for the Penntek TR-45L—to evaluate at no cost. I’m happy to report that it’s a solid and thoughtful accessory for TR-45L users. Mike designed this cover not for use during operation, but rather for … Read more

by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) My wife and I visit Japan every year for 3 to 4 months, usually in the spring. This year, we arrived in early March, and the weather was a bit cold. However, recently, we’ve seen the temperature turn quite warm and mild, with the cherry blossoms just beginning to bloom! It’s a … Read more