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! →

It’s hard to believe that Four Days in May (FDIM) took place two weeks ago! What a blast it was! If you’re a QRPer, and you’ve never attended FDIM, you’re in for a treat when you finally do. This gathering is truly my favorite thing about the Dayton Hamvention weekend. It’s a truly QRO event … Continue reading Mike’s 2024 Four Days In May (FDIM) Photo Gallery →

The 2024 Dayton Hamvention is in the books! This morning, I’m still at our hotel in Dayton, Ohio, but about to pack up and head out. Eric (WD8RIF), Miles (KD8KNC), and I are heading for a day at the Armstrong Aerospace Museum, then, hopefully, a POTA activation on the way back to Athens, Ohio, where … Continue reading Post-Hamvention Activation with Friends →

I’ve received a few messages from readers and subscribers about failed park activations over the past few days. It’s no surprise, really, since we’ve had several extended periods of HF radio blackouts with powerful solar flares and CMEs bombarding our planet. I experienced this firsthand on Sunday. We celebrated Mother’s Day with a picnic and … Continue reading It’s not you, it’s the bands! (Also, see you at Hamvention!) →