Vintage QRP with the Heathkit HW-8
by Matt (W6CSN) The Heathkit HW-8 has a certain mystique among QRP enthusiasts. This four-band direct conversion(D-C) solid-state transceiver,...
Category: Guest Posts
Century 22: Mike’s “Barn Find” Radio!
by Mike (VE3MKX) A ham radio “barn find” is discovering vintage piece of amateur radio gear (transmitters, receivers, test...
VU3GLJ’s First POTA Activation in Tadoba National Park (IN-0067)
Many thanks to Bharath (VU3GLJ), who kindly shares the following field report, originally published on his ham radio blog:...
Field Report and Notes From M1GEO’s First SOTA Activation in Japan
Please note that a version of the following post was originally published on the SOTA Reflector: My first JA...
SOTA With Friends: VA3EKR’s First Summit Activation on Dogback Mountain (W4C/EM-066)
Many thanks to Scott (VA3EKR) who shares the following guest post, which was originally posted on his blog. Note that I (K4SWL)...
CalQRP Brings Hands-On Radio Fun to Pacificon 2025
Many thanks to Dan (N7CQR) who shares the following guest post: Pacificon QRP by Dan (N7CQR) I had the...
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...
Steve’s New Portable Vertical Antenna System
by Steve (VA3FLF/NC4SR) Vertical antennas are now extremely popular for portable operations. The market has exploded with assorted brands...