Don’t let the bands stop you
This past weekend, we went on a short road trip to Kansas with my friends. Initially we signed up to run a 10K in Olathe, KS for the Garmin “Oz Run” Marathon – but the event was pushed back to… Continue Reading
Amateur radio
Celebrating Nebraska’s State Parks Centennial on the air
This year, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission announced the celebration of the 100th anniversary since the first state park – Chadron State Park – was created in Nebraska. There are multiple events planned throughout the year, and you can… Continue Reading
Super Antenna on a mag mount for even quicker deployment
While venturing out on a road trip, I usually experience a strong urge to activate parks along the way. On the other hand, I mostly travel with people who do not share my hobby (but generously tolerate it). Nevertheless, I… Continue Reading
Field DX with the Super Antenna MP1
When I decided to venture into field radio operations, I spent quite some time deciding on the antenna system that I will use. The whole thought process would be a great topic for a separate post, thus I will just… Continue Reading
First big rove of the season
Little by little, we are all trying to get outside and enjoy the outdoors – especially now when it’s summertime, and the weather is nice. During spring, I explored my chances to resume multi-park roves by first visiting one, then… Continue Reading
Staying active, staying safe
An unexpectedly tough semester is now over, and I’m happily back to writing from time to time. While the year was off to a great start, things soon changed when the global COVID-19 pandemic erupted. My multiple travel plans were… Continue Reading