Discussion of AI in Ham Radio among other things.
In 2022, we created The QRPer Board, a discussion forum hosted at QRPer.net, where QRPers can ask questions, share insights, and explore amateur radio topics in depth. Why use the QRPer Board? The discussion board is the quickest way to get answers to your questions—much faster than sending an email to K4SWL–! Our growing community … Read more
Many thanks to Conrad (N2YCH), who shares the following field report: Testing a new Buddistick Pro at the Silver Sands State Park “Antenna Test Range.” by Conrad (N2YCH) Silver Sands State Park in Connecticut borders the Northern shoreline of Long Island Sound and is located in Milford, a town on the Western side of New Haven … Read more
Many thanks to Bob (K4RLC) who shares the following guest post: Contesting – QRP CW and POTA Style – December 2024 by Bob (K4RLC) In December, I did the ARRL 10 Meter Contest from Jordan Lake State Recreation Area US-3844, near Apex, North Carolina. This contest is not as competitive as some of the classics … Read more
Good Morning! It’s January 1st, 2025, and I’d like to wish you a very Happy New Year! I mentioned on Patreon yesterday that, in a sense, I’m happy to see 2024 in the rear-view mirror. Frankly, it was a tough year for our family in many ways, but even amidst the challenges, there were moments … Read more
Two weeks ago, my family and I enjoyed a short vacation in lovely Beaufort, NC. Although POTA wasn’t the focus of this trip—family time was—I managed to squeeze in two wonderful portable activations. The first was a pedestrian mobile activation on Cape Lookout National Seashore. It was simply magical. I’ve always wanted to try a … Read more
By Teri KO4WFP As I finish 2024, it is time to look forward to and set ham radio goals for 2025. Why even set goals? We all need challenges not only to maintain our skills but also progress with them. Challenges motivate us, “gamifying” our pursuits. Also, they are fun, the ultimate goal with ham … Read more
In this edition: W2RS Memorial AMSAT CW Activity Day ARISS SSTV Event Underway N4AKV Earns AMSAT VUCC Award/r GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers January 2025 Rankings NASA’s Deep Space Network Upgraded Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for December 27, 2024 ARISS News Upcoming Satellite Operations AMSAT Ambassador Activities Satellite Shorts From All Over The AMSAT … Read more
If you’ve been listening to the Ham Radio Workbench podcast, you might have heard Vince (VE6LK) mention that he and VE6TD planned to order parts to produce a batch of pre-built VK3IL pressure paddles. Well, I just heard from Vince that they have completed a limited run. Here are the details from the ordering page: … Read more
This afternoon, instead of venturing out to a local park, I decided to do a little POTA hunting from home—QRP portable style. It was a fun experience and felt a bit like an at-home activation, except, of course, there was no actual activation since I wasn’t at a POTA site. Fair warning: the video is … Read more
Last Sunday, my family set out on a trip across North Carolina, from the mountains to the coast. Our destination was Beaufort, a charming coastal town I hadn’t visited in 17 years. This quick pre-Christmas getaway was a surprise for my daughters—and for Hazel, our dog, who loves adventure just as much as we do. … Read more