AE7QT’s (Antenna) Erection Party
A few of us went up to AE7QT’s place to help him put up a couple HF antennas. A little muscle and a drone got us over 100ft.
Drone Drop Testing
I can only throw a lead weight so high and since I’ve been thinking about using a drone for years to get antennas to the proper height, I finally got …
June VHF Contest – 2018
I thought June 2017 was challenging with the rain and wind, but this year mother nature upped the ante with snow.
2017 June VHF Contest Certificate
I just got my 1st place certificate for the June 2017 VHF Contest (Single Operator Portable).
January VHF Contest – 2018
This was the contest to remember…and not for the reasons you’d think. It was not a fun one, but I stuck it out despite the problems…and I’m glad I did.
2017 January VHF Contest Certificate
I just received my certificate for the January VHF Contest.
432 Transverter And Amplifier Testing
I got a deal on a TE Systems amplifier that I couldn’t pass up. My buddy Tim helped me test the setup.
2 Meter SSB with AE7QT
Rod couldn’t make it all the way to Portland driving his big rig without timing out, so he had to stop just north of Salem, Or. We tried different bands …
June VHF Contest – 2017
This year the contest was a lot more challenging. Rain and wind and some more rain. But it turned out to be our best yet.
75 Meter Graveyard Net – “The New 52”
It’s officially the unofficial graveyard net on 75 meters. Mostly it’s just our group of friends dorking out on HF but it’s awesome when people jump in and say hello. …