I’ve been meaning to make this rendezvous for a spell now, but the past few years the timing just never did work out. This year, though, the stars saw fit to line up in my favor. My brother Earl and I loaded the wagon and set our sights on Laurie, Missouri, where the gathering’s held down in the city park. ’Tis a small rendezvous, maybe ten camps in all this year, but what it lacks Read More …
Field Day in the Shoshone National Forest – 2025 Recap This year’s ARRL Field Day found me traveling through the scenic wilds of Wyoming, specifically in the Shoshone National Forest at Fiddlers Lake Campground (grid square DN52np). Despite being off-grid and running solely on emergency power, I was able to jump into Field Day and make the most of it. Day 1: Digital Start, SSB Wins I operated 1B battery on my 12 amp hour Read More …
Small day bag made from bark-tanned deer hide and heavy ticking. It features a hand-forged buckle, an adjustable cowhide strap, and a heart appliqué weighted with lead shot to help keep the flap securely closed. SOLD
Ham Radio Station Report Location: Odenton, Maryland (operating from our daughter’s backyard) Operating Mode: FT8 & Phone Radio Equipment: Xiegu G90 Antenna: 20-meter dipole Transmitter Power: 10 watts RF My portable ham radio station in Odenton, Maryland, setup in our daughter’s backyard, is a remarkable example of how a minimal yet intelligently configured setup can yield impressive results. By employing the Xiegu G90 radio, 20-meter dipole antenna cut to resonance, and leveraging 10 watts of Read More …
My wife and I went to the 2025 Kalamazoo Living History Show with Larry Callahan this year. We didn’t take near enough pictures because we were too busy living our best life when at this event. With that in mind here are a few pictures that we did take when there.
Winter Field Day + POTA: Activation at Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Reserve (US-7659) This year’s Winter Field Day was one to remember! I decided to combine the excitement of Winter Field Day with a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation — something I’ve been wanting to do for a while. The chosen spot? Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Reserve, park number US-7659. Despite the cold, the setup went smoothly. I ran with an ICOM 7300 as my transceiver Read More …
Back on VHF After a Long Break: Winter Contesting and First 6m Contacts It’s been a while — a long while — since I’ve participated in a VHF contest. In fact, the last time I hit the bands for a VHF event was back in September VHF 2018. After such a long break, it felt great to jump back in and give it another go. This time around, I decided to step things up a Read More …