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Testing My C6 Rooftop Tent During an Overnight POTA Camping Trip!
Where the Heck is the POTA Babe?
WN5C: Notes from a homebrew POTA adventure
Project TouCans featured on Ham Radio Workbench Episode #211 !!!
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A few weeks ago, the 13, 11, and 9 year-old gang and I were out on our yearly camping trip, hanging out near Great Basin National Park above Baker, NV, whenΒ KO6BTY and I got to participate in a Ham Radio Workbench episode! It was a lot of fun! (It was also one of the latest nights up we had during the trip.)
How early versions of TouCans were inspired by the OHIS
KO6BTY and my writing projects regarding one Michael Gladych (page) (general gladych) (general history of physics)
unschooling/homeschooling/parenting in general
and we got to talk to Thomas K4SWL about qrp rigs
We just made it back from our camping trip yesterday, so I hope to have a lot of updates over the next few days, and maybe some pretty pictures as well like this one of Mt. Wheeler and, of course, Project TouCans.
- Ham Radio with K0PIR β Icom 7300 and 7610 SDR Transceivers
- Activating Gulf Islands National Seashore from Fort Pickens Campground
Activating Gulf Islands National Seashore from Fort Pickens Campground
Ham Radio With K0PIR
Nestled along the pristine shores of the Gulf of Mexico lies a hidden gem for nature lovers and amateur radio enthusiasts alike. The Gulf Islands National Seashore, with its stunning beaches, diverse wildlife, and rich history, is not only a...
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The best of Ham Radio Camping, 2023
2023 was a phenomenal year for us. So many new sites to see and people to meet. This is a short compilation of our adventures this last year.
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Camping at the Hamfest! Fall camping is the best
This was a busy weekend. Two hamfests and two POTA parks in two days. First hitting Ham Radio Outletβs Superfest on Saturday and then beeline to Belvidere Illinois, near Rockford, for the Chicago FM Clubβs Radio Expo. To make driving easy, we took off Friday afternoon and drove towards Milwaukee, spending the night at the Kettle Moraine State Forest (POTA K-4352)
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Wind up end fed half wave antenna: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FlatlandersMirrors
Dutch Oven Pizza
Cold ferment dough (make a day ahead)
240 g all purpose flour (King Arthur AP)
170 g water
1/2 tsp yeast
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp olive oil
Mix dough ingredients with rubber splatula, and then knead by pulling and folding dough four times every 15 minutes over a one hour period. The dough should become quite elastic during this time period. Place in refrigerator and let ferment overnight.
Take out dough 1-2 hours before cooking to warm and rise slightly. Work dough into a 12 inch circle on parchment paper. Add sauce, cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, etc.
Place in 425 degree dutch oven. Turn oven halfway through cooking process to reduce hot spots on the bottom. Cook for 20-25 minutes until done.
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Timestamp
00:00 Introduction
00:51 20 meter activation of Kettle Moraine State Forest
08:18 Dutch Oven Pizza and FT8
09:14 Two Hamfests in two days
10:08 Ham Radio Outlet Superfest
11:10 Meat Sweats
11:42 20 meter activation of Havenwoods State Forest
14:35 K-5579 activation recap
15:39 Camping at Radio Expo
16:16 Radio Expo hamfest
17:57 Thank you to the Ham Radio Outdoors community
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Itβs a Road Trip! A two park POTA adventure
Weβre in Southwestern Wisconsin, enjoying the sites of the Driftless Area and putting two parks on the air. Join me for Parks on the Air activations of Tower Hill State Park (POTA K-1478) and Governor Dodge State Park (POTA K-1451).
Southwestern Wisconsinβs driftless area is known for its ancient geological landscape. Sandstone bluffs and deep river valleys carved over eons. The glaciers left this area generally untouched and these cambrian era rocks hold the secrets of time. Mining was an important industry in the region, drawing immigrants to the new territory. Tower Hill State Park encompasses the boom and bust of those lead mining days.
β Links and Items Mentioned β
POTA Flag: https://www.clubgearonline.com/product/POTA-parks-on-the-air-flag/142
Build a Headset Trigger Switch: https://youtu.be/b5Wu8BlrSF0
The Driftless Reader: https://amzn.to/45iVzFx
Pendarvis Historic Site: https://pendarvis.wisconsinhistory.org/
Foil Pack French Dip Sandwiches (based on): https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/foil-packet-french-dip-recipe/
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Lake Superior on the air! I operate portable on the beach
Big Bay State Park (POTA K-1439) and Big Bay Sand Spit and Bog (POTA K-4244) are two little activated entities located on Madeline Island on Lake Superiorβs Chequamegon Bay. Itβs always a pleasure to put these parks on the air when we take our annual trip to βthe islandβ. For this trip I operate exclusively from the shores of Gitchee Gumee.
Forget-me-not Geocache: https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC2ZM34
Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve (Capser Trail): https://www.miwp.org/the-preserve
Madeline Island Ferry: https://madferry.com/
Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce: https://www.madelineisland.com/madeline-island/town-of-lapoint-govt/
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OSPOTA 2023 Results
16th place in the Single Operator β Single Radio β Low Power β In A Park category with 1,053 points.
Thatβs how it shook out. That category is always very competitive. Or maybe I should say that itβs got a lot of entries. Itβs the most fun way to run the contest and single operator, low power is what Iβm all about.
That said, Iβm hopeful that next year, my daughter might have her ticket and we can do Multi Operator β Multi Radio β Low Power β In A Park because there werenβt ANY participants in that group. Itβd be fun to pull that off just once for grins. Maybe even take my dad along. Get a pile of QRP rigs running. Thatβd be a blast.
My write up on the event is HERE. Iβm sure Iβll do it again. Itβs really one of two contests each year that get my attention. The other is coming up in February so stay tuned for that!
Road trip 2020: travel during pandemic
Itβs been a long year, and the fact that we had to spend a significant share of our time at home did not necessarily mean that we had more time to read, write, or do other things that we planned:β¦ Continue Reading β
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- Camping and Ham Radio Operating at Prairie Creek Campground
Camping and Ham Radio Operating at Prairie Creek Campground
Ham Radio With K0PIR
So on the way back to Pierre, SD I took the opportunity to stop and camp a little in Arkansas. See my previous post, Spadra Campground: A Serene Ham Radio Operators Retreat on the Shores of Lake Dardanelle. I can...
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- Ham Radio with K0PIR β Icom 7300 and 7610 SDR Transceivers
- Spadra Campground: A Serene Ham Radio Operators Retreat on the Shores of Lake Dardanelle
Spadra Campground: A Serene Ham Radio Operators Retreat on the Shores of Lake Dardanelle
Ham Radio With K0PIR
Not listed in POTA, but exceptional for operating due to the size and location. Nestled near the town of Clarksville, Arkansas, the Spadra Campground offers nature enthusiasts and Ham radio operators an idyllic getaway. Located on the shores of Lake...
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