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A few weeks ago, Neil (G7UFO) reached out to let me know that he has started producing and selling 3D-printed magnetic cases for the BaMaKey TP-III. He generously sent me one to check out, and I have to say—it’s a great option if you’re looking for a simple way to protect your TP-III when tossing … Read more

Dear Readers, Just a quick note to apologize for the delay in responding to emails and comments. This and the past couple of weeks, I’ve been spending all of my free time chainsawing and preparing Hurricane Helene tree debris for removal by FEMA. I’ve hired a skid steer operator to help move the debris to … Read more

Activating on the Road:  Gems Along the Way – Part 1 by Brian (K3ES) This two-part article continues my series from our 2024 road trip across the United States (Six Weeks and 7300 Miles:  Activating on the Road).  I hope to wrap up the series with one or two more articles (not yet written) over … Read more

You might recall from my last field report that I was undecided about keeping or selling my Ten-Tec Argonaut V transceiver. After some soul-searching, I’ve decided to keep it! The response from the QRPer community was incredible. With few exceptions, nearly everyone who reached out encouraged me to hang onto the Argo V—largely because it … Read more

Texas Tower of Power by Scott (WE5J) February 14, Valentine’s Day. I’m off work a bit early, so what else better to do than slip off for a POTA activation! I had high hopes of making it to the park, but had to wait on the delivery service to drop off a work package so … Read more

On Wednesday, January 5, 2025, I planned a trip to Hickory to pick up my father and take him to lunch. With our family’s hectic schedule, I hadn’t been able to spend any meaningful time with him in weeks, so I was looking forward to catching up. Of course, as is tradition, I also planned … Read more

Many thanks to Bob (K7ZB) for sharing the following update to his recent post, “Experimenting with Low Voltage on the (tr)uSDX.” Bob writes: Hi Tom, I think I just found out why my (tr)uSDX gave me receive problems when using a 6V lantern battery plugged into the radio in the 2.1mm power input. In the … Read more

Seven Parks, Six Days in Utah with the KH1 by Glen (KC8LA) In November 2023, the YL had the chance to go to Salt Lake City to collaborate with professional genealogists at the Family Search Library to assist with her family tree. It proved to be a very productive week for her, filled with tips, … Read more