Please note that this POTA (Parks On The Air) activation took place on September 19, 2024—eight days before Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina. This is one of a few field reports and activation videos I’ll be sharing that took place before Helene’s arrival. As I mentioned in my last field report, I haven’t been … Read more
By Teri KO4WFP In my last article, I activated Hanging Rock Battleground State Historic Site and then Glenn and I spent the evening at an Airbnb in Camden, South Carolina. Monday, October 14th was the last day of our trip. There was no way this POTA Babe was missing out on an activation on the … Read more
AMSAT News Service ANS-315 November 10, 2024 In this edition: Celebrating AO-7: First Earth-Space-Space-Earth Relay Communications September/October 2024 Issue of The AMSAT Journal Available 2024 AMSAT Symposium Proceedings Available to AMSAT Members ASRTU-1 Satellite With FM Transponder Launched MO-122 Telemetry Beacon Level and Update – November 9, 2024 ARISS SSTV Event Changes to AMSAT TLE … Read more
Many thanks to Dave (K1SWL) who shares the following field report: A Bare-bones POTA Outing by Dave Benson (K1SWL) It started with a one-of-a-kind homebrew project and mushroomed from there. I was returning to my roots with a Direct-conversion rig and it hooked me in our recent ARRL Field Day event in June. It acquitted … Read more
Many thanks to Micah (N4MJL) who shares the following guest post: Elecraft KH1 Anytime and Anywhere Adventures by Micah (N4MJL) Anywhere and anytime—that’s how I like to describe my Elecraft KH1. This radio goes everywhere I go. As an airline pilot, I bounce from coast to coast and everywhere in between almost daily. Since I’m constantly on … Read more
Many thanks to Shel (KF0UR) who writes: Remember the swivel paddle platform for the KX2 & KX3 my partner Steve KB3SII gave you at Hamvention last May? Well, it’s finally in production and shipping immediately. https://www.qrpworks.com/key-line-magpi-store.html It comes configured for the KX2, but includes the parts for the KX3 (a screw and a spacer) which … Read more
In late August 2024, I came across what I considered a great deal on a fantastic radio, which I’m excited to share with you in the following field report. Please note that this POTA (Parks On The Air) activation took place on September 5, 2024 (almost exactly two months ago)—three weeks before Hurricane Helene devastated … Read more
By Teri KO4WFP In my last article, I activated Uwharrie National Forest in North Carolina at the Buck Mountain Fire Tower. After that activation, Glenn W4YES and I drove to Charlotte to visit college friends – Jennifer and Mike. So far, the day had been wonderful. However, it was far from over. Our final night … Read more
In this edition: AMSAT AO-7 to Celebrate 50th Anniversary AMSAT 42nd Space Symposium Presentations Now Available Back to Basics: What is the CubeSat Launch Initiative? VUCC Satellite Standing for November 2024 FO-29 November Operating Schedule Telemetry Reports Wanted for Upcoming ASRTU-1 Satellite Launch Voyager 1 Resorts to Transmitter that Hasn’t Been Used Since 1981 Changes … Read more
Good Morning, Friends, For those who haven’t followed my previous posts, we live in a rural mountain community in Swannanoa, NC, and were hit hard by the unprecedented destruction caused by Hurricane (later Tropical Storm) Helene. I’ve been sharing regular updates to chronicle our recovery efforts and, naturally, to highlight the vital role amateur radio has … Read more