On Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024, I hopped in my car and headed north to Athens, Ohio. It was in Athens, back in 1997, that my ham radio journey truly began, and where I met my friends Eric (WD8RIF) and Mike (K8RAT). For over 14 years, Eric, his son Miles (KD8KNC), and I have made … Continue reading POTA Activation at Strouds Run State Park: A Rainy Morning and Ham Radio Memories! →

Those of you who’ve been following my field reports for a few years might have noticed something different:  I haven’t been activating some of my favorite POTA sites as often.  Here’s the reason why, and how I’m working to get back on the air at these special locations: Most notably: Lake James SP (US-2739), South … Continue reading Caregiving and QSOs: Returning to a Favorite POTA Site →