The more I use my Penntek TR-45L “Skinny” the more I love it. Although, in truth, I loved it from day one because it’s just a flatter, more portable version of my original TR-45L. The audio is wonderful, the controls are simple, and the receiver is top-shelf. Any excuse to take it to the field! … Continue reading Sunday in the Park: A beautiful day to put the TR-45L Skinny on the air! →

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, I had a bit of time in the middle of the day to perform a park activation, but I couldn’t go too far afield because I needed to pick up my daughters from school around 3:00 PM. Where to go? I didn’t want to activate the same spots I’ve been … Continue reading Antenna Versatility: Pairing my Linked EFHW and the TR-45L Skinny at Lake Powhatan! →

Once a year, I meet up with my friends Monty and Mike for a weekend of camping. We’ve been friends for over 30 years, so it’s always brilliant hanging out with them, hiking, and just enjoying the break in our busy family lives. This year, we planned our weekend campout for March 15-17, which is … Continue reading Pairing the TR-45L Skinny and the MC-750 at Gorges State Park! →

Many thanks to Davey (KU9L) who shares a link to this news from John (WA3RN), owner, and designer of Penntek radios. John writes: I have been considering for some time the future of the Penntek Instruments amateur radio products. This old man isn’t getting any younger and is in fact beginning to get tired. With … Continue reading Penntek: John (WA3RNC) is Retiring →