Today marks exactly one year since I made my first logged contact on high frequency amateur radio bands, or simply HF. During this first year, I made a total of 955 contacts. I worked on all bands that are available… Continue Reading
Amidst of the solar storm that rendered the already challenging band conditions almost miserable, I decided to take it easy and postpone any major multi-park activation plans. Instead, it was a good time to try a different antenna setup that… Continue Reading
Since I got my IC-7100/Commander portable HF setup, I loved the idea of operating in the field from various locations where the travels take me. At some point, I started to think about my options in case when I will… Continue Reading
When you pick up the microphone and answer someone’s call, all you know in the very beginning is the callsign of your interlocutor. Most of the time, you will also get their name and approximate location at some point of… Continue Reading
This past weekend several friends and myself decided to go on a little adventure to Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area near Loup City in central Nebraska. I heard about this relatively big artificial lake, but have never camped there before.… Continue Reading
As a scientist, I like learning something new every day. I also try to keep my brain fit, and one of the ways of doing so is to learn new languages. After I devoted two years to Polish (I never… Continue Reading