6m Portable Copper Dipole
Simple 6m copper dipole I made for the September VHF contest.
Tag: Missouri
Joplin Hamfest 2017
The wife and I hopped in the Jeep and headed for the Joplin hamfest. However, the Hamfest that was held on August 26th this year. On the way down we listened to the 7.290 Traffic Net. This was Hurricane Harvey that was hitting Texas. Lots more people here this year than last year! Hung out with W0EBV and had an eyeball QSO! After all that walking around and looking at what Joplin Hamfest had to Read More …
OZARKCON 2017
I wanted to attend OZARKCON gathering of QRP enthusiast last year but never made it. This year I knew I was going to attend at least on Friday evening. Only got to spend a couple of hours there and it was well worth it. I got so wrapped up in talking with people that I forgot to take pictures. I am looking forward to attending next year! W5CYF – Check out his Youtube channel N4CCB Read More …
Mount Vernon Hamfest 2017
Mount Vernon hamfest is always a great little hamfest to attend. This year was no exception. Furthermore, they had a great turn out and lots of vendors and sellers. Here are some random pictures from Mount Vernon Hamfest 2017. Hanging out with W0EBV again… 73! N0RVS
Activating Locations
From time to time, I like to reflect on where I’ve been with my Ham radios. Here are some pictures from 2016 until now of some of my activations. None of them are NPOTA (National Parks On The Air) and none of them are SOTA (Summits On The Air). They are just plain old QSO’s and to keep in touch with my friends in Missouri & Tennessee when I’m traveling. Lost Dutchman’s State Park – Read More …
Heathkit Multimeter
New addition to the shack! Heathkit MM1 Multimeter. Had to replace the corroded battery compartment. Now it works like it should!
Handy Talkies
I recently purchased a “cheap Chinese radio” Baofeng UV5R just to use while hiking and portable operations. I already own the Yaesu FT-60 handy talkie and love the heavy duty construction.
Warrensburg Hamfest
I got up semi early and made the 85 mile trek up to Warrensburg Hamfest. It was held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds just outside of Warrensburg. Also you never know what you might find or who you might see at these smaller hamfest. In conclusion, do yourself a favor and go to the smaller hamfest and support the little guys. Check out some of my other Hamfests I have attended.
Happy Fourth of July
Wishing everybody a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Battery & Solar Setup
Recently I’ve had some people interested in my solar & battery power setup I use to power my radios and sometimes our portable refrigerator in our vehicle. Power Guard 27 battery box. Morningstar Remote Meter is capable of monitoring a dual battery setup. It keeps track of battery charge maximum and minimum on both batteries as well as amp hours charged to each battery. Holding the two outer buttons will reset all values. . I do Read More …