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Don’t let the bands stop you

Posted on April 22, 2021 by K8UA

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 band conditions, field communications, portable radio, POTA, propagation

Celebrating Nebraska’s State Parks Centennial on the air

Posted on February 16, 2021 by K8UA

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 →

Amateur radio field communications, portable radio, POTA, state park

Super Antenna on a mag mount for even quicker deployment

Posted on January 21, 2021 by K8UA

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 →

Amateur radio field communications, POTA, road trip, SuperAntenna

Field DX with the Super Antenna MP1

Posted on June 18, 2020 by K8UA

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 →

Amateur radio field communications, HF, POTA, propagation, SuperAntenna

First big rove of the season

Posted on June 6, 2020 by K8UA

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 →

Amateur radio field communications, portable radio, POTA, state park

Staying active, staying safe

Posted on May 6, 2020 by K8UA

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 →

Amateur radio field communications, outdoors, portable radio, POTA, state park

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  • Super Antenna on a mag mount for even quicker deployment
  • Road trip 2020: travel during pandemic
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