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
When I made my first steps on the HF bands with my indoor loop antenna, I only had slim hopes to have an antenna mounted outdoors in the near future. Living in an apartment, I did not want to ask… Continue Reading
Since I became an owner of an Elecraft KX2 portable HF transceiver and started building an ultra-portable field station with it, I spent quite a lot of time researching different options for compact antennas. The first one that I came… Continue Reading
It’s amazing sometimes to think how little time it may take us to develop affection to something – be it a place, an occupation, or something else. And when you are really inspired by an activity – you are driven… Continue Reading
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
To you apartment dwellers – I feel your pain! When I had my first thoughts about getting on HF, my main concern was what antenna system will I use? After doing some research I realized that it will be a… Continue Reading