by Vince (VE6LK) All I wanna know is howcome our local star decides to throw in a monkey wrench when I go to activate? Huh? Huh? Monday August 5 was a statutory holiday for me and I decided to get out early at a popular picnic area in south Calgary and get some radio therapy. … Continue reading Fish Creek Provincial Park: My most frustrating activation to date →

Those of you who know me know that I’m a huge World War II history buff. Ever since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by the stories of bravery, sacrifice, and technological innovation that defined this era. That’s why the activation I performed on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, was very special. I activated the … Continue reading Sweat, Signals, and History: A POTA Activation from the Battleship North Carolina’s Radio Room! →

Those of you that read the final article for my spring-break Florida POTA trip know that I recently reconciled with someone dear to me. This man, Glenn W4YES, has moved to Savannah, Georgia and we are in a relationship. He is a CW op and the person behind CW Innovations’ Comprehensive ICR course. He knows … Continue reading The POTA Babe Gets a Partner! →

Many thanks to Scott (KK4Z) who shares the following post from his blog KK4Z.com: The Happenstance Rove by Scott KK4Z Happenstance: a chance circumstance. That is how it started out. I recently sold one of my radios and, for giggles, I thought I would check out QTH.com to see if there was anything I just had … Continue reading KK4Z: The Happenstance Rove →