Gary NG9T and the author traveled from Greenville, NC, to Orlando for HamCation, stopping at various parks for POTA activations. Gary succeeded with CW contacts, while the author faced challenges with FT8 digital mode. They enjoyed their trip, experiences at parks, and the Hamfest, before returning home to watch the Super Bowl.
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Parks On The Air: A Challenging Activation Experience
On Saturday April 26th 2025 approximately 15 amateur radio operators descended on VOA game lands in Washington, NC for a Parks On The Air (POTA) activation. During this activation several operators made 38 SSB contacts to 19 states. As POTA activations go, this one was tough. The band conditions were not in our favor soContinue reading “Parks On The Air: A Challenging Activation Experience”
A Farewell to a Pioneering RF Engineer
On March 25, 2025, the world lost a talented RF Engineer who was a good friend and collaborator. He passed away from a heart attack while visiting family in Colombia. Known for his contributions to amateur radio and satellite communications, his legacy includes innovative projects and lectures. He is survived by his family.
Bucket List Sailing: Memories from New Zealand
On the bucket list: sailing in New Zealand with Amateur Radio. A short account of a 3 week trip.
Adding Groups.io to BARC
Adding groups.io to help coordinate communications and activities of the Brightleaf Amateur Radio Club.
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