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Widowmakers Reunion Rendezvous 2021
The Western Widowmakers Rendezvous for 2021 was held just north of Mountain Grove, Missouri.
Katy Trail Bike Ride
Our Trip It took us a total of 8 days to ride our bicycles across Missouri on the Katy Trail. The longest day was 54 miles and the shortest day was 16 miles. In addition to the long miles during the day, we also camped 5 out of the 7 nights! Our total mileage for the Katy Trail was 257.3 miles. Then we had to ride an additional 58.5 miles back to Washington, Missouri to Read More …
Texas BugCatcher Antenna
You don’t see a Texas BugCatcher antenna too often anymore. I acquired this antenna through a musician friend of mine who’s father had become a silent key. I had this antenna sitting around just waiting to be used. Furthermore, I still do a lot of mobile HF and enjoy it immensely when traveling to Colorado and back. Most Texas BugCatcher antennas were available from GLA Systems as a coil only. In addition, the customer either Read More …
Heathkit HM-102
This Heathkit HM-102 has been around since the early 1970’s. It has been a staple in many of amateur radio operators shacks. Furthermore, I purchased this HM-102 at a Mount Vernon Hamfest back in 2017. Power and Weight This particular model was made as a kit from the Heathkit company between 1970 to 1981. In addition, it covered the HF 1.8-30 mHz. Also features two power ranges at 200w or 2000w with SWR measurements. The Read More …
Winter Field Day 2021
Winter field day from central Kansas in a mobile. Read More …
Birthday Trip to Glade Top Trail
In addition to being my birthday, my wife suggested that we go camping near Glade Top Trail! On one hand my ears could have deceived me. On the other hand I said “WHAT????” She suggested that we just make a quick trip down to Hercules Glades and spend the night and come back the next day! She wanted to take all three Weiner dogs with us to get them comfortable traveling with us again. Our Read More …
Small Pouch #16
This small pouch is constructed out of 2 ounce calf skin and in addition, it is lined with heavy blue striped ticking. The strap is 5-6 ounce cowhide and features a hand forged buckle and keeper by Larry Callahan. This pouch has rolled edges around the opening and around the flap. There is a small pocket on the front to store small items in. Inside the pouch also is a small pocket. SOLD
Fall Frolic in Sharonville, Ohio
Pictures from the Fall Frolic In Sharonville, Ohio at the Sharonville Convention Center on October 29th, 30th, and 31st 2020. It was great to get out and actually meet some of the people I only chat with on social media. There was people from all over the USA here at this show. In other words it was a great show both for me and the others around. Looking forward to next years show in 2021. Read More …