Trying to Choose Between the Elecraft KH1 or Elecraft KX2? Here Are Some Questions You Should Ask Yourself. By Thomas (K4SWL) One of the question I’m asked often by readers—especially those looking for a highly capable, do-it-all...
A Coastal Finale: Pedestrian Mobile POTA at Fort Fisher State Historic Site! by Thomas (K4SWL) You might recall that during my recent field reports, I was on the coast of North...
KB2PIZ’s Serendipitous Activation of Jerome State Park (US-10516) by Mark (KB2PIZ) Wow, the magic of Ham radio! As part of my work, I was driving from Tucson,...
Elecraft KH1 Firmware Version 1.27 Adds SOTAmat Functionality and Morse Audio Feedback Many thanks to Steve (KV4AN) and Dan (N7CQR) who note that Elecraft has just issued a firmware update that...
A Window of Fine Weather: Early Morning Pedestrian Mobile on the Beach at Fort Fisher SRA by Thomas (K4SWL) As I mentioned in recent field reports, my family and I took a weeklong, off-season vacation...
Vacation POTA: Pedestrian Portable at Carolina Beach State Park by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday morning, December 13, 2025, we had just begun a week-long vacation in Carolina Beach,...
Impromptu POTA: A Cold, Windy Activation on the Blue Ridge Parkway with the KH1 by Thomas (K4SWL) Yesterday–December 29, 2025–I had a few errands to run in town. The plan was simple: make...
Quickie Activation: Nine Minutes of Radio Therapy at the NC Transportation Museum by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, December 1, 2025, I managed to squeeze in a last-minute, impromptu–and very speedy–activation of...
Pedestrian Mobile at Its Best: An Impromptu KH1 SOTA Activation at Anderson Mountain Yesterday, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, I managed to squeeze in a very impromptu Summits on the Air activation. My...
Pedestrian Mobile at Carl Sandburg: A Mini Field Report That Almost Wasn’t by Thomas (K4SWL) Two days ago, I received this message from my friend Eric (WD8RIF): Are you planning to...
K4RLC: Radio Adventures in the Highlands of Scotland Gang aft a-gley by Bob K4RLC & MM/K4RLC But Mousie, thou art no thy lane, In proving foresight may be vain: The best-laid schemes...
Impromptu Blue Ridge Parkway Twofer and My First Run with the Ham2K PoLo Logger On Monday, November 3, 2025, I had a handful of afternoon errands to run. I’d scheduled them so I...