KV4AN: Attempted Activation of Three State Parks on O’ahu, Hawai’i – Part I
by Steven Krumm (KV4AN) A few weeks ago, I needed to make a quick trip to O’ahu, Hawai’i. While...
Category: Guest Posts
KI5OEB: First POTA with my new DX Commander Expedition
by James (KI5OEB) Upon completing my DX Commander Expedition I had to put it on the air. I got...
KB2PIZ: A “Mini” Activation of the National Mall Park (US-0655)
by Mark (KB2PIZ) Because of work, I had an overnight in Washington, DC. I had the TX-500 in the...
KI5OEB: My DX Commander Expedition Build and Field Modifications
by James (KI5OEB) I want to begin by stating that I bought a new antenna, the DX Commander Expedition....
N2YCH: Hiking the Hanging Hills for POTA and SOTA
by Conrad Trautmann (N2YCH) Back in late 2023, I wrote about a joint POTA/SOTA activation I did here in...
A New Ham’s Guide to Overcomplicating Everything – How Well Does My Station Work in the Field?
by Josh Stringer (VE3YTX) Being a new ham, I’m constantly coming across technical questions that I don’t know how...
A Comedy of Errors: POTA’s Support Your Parks – Autumn in the Clearwater National Forest
by Randy (K7TQ) The weekend of October 17 and 18, 2026, was the POTA Support Your Parks-Autumn event. I...
K7TQ: SOTA Self-spotting Using a SOTACat
by Randy (K7TQ) On Friday, October 16, 2026, I headed out for a SOTA activation at Kamiak Butte (W7W/WE-022)....
Chiavari: Two Parks, Two Activations, and a Trip to the Beach
by Christian (IX1CKN) When you are away from home, Parks On The Air is first and foremost an opportunity...
KV4AN: Documenting Your Station Configuration
by Steve (KV4AN) This article will not describe a thrilling outdoor adventure or contain beautiful pictures from a spectacular...
VE3YTX: A New Ham’s Guide to Overcomplicating Everything – Today’s topic, QSL Cards
by Josh Stringer (VE3YTX) So, a few weeks ago I sent in an article to QRPer.com about my harrowing...
WN5C: Yet Another Base-Loaded Vertical Antenna Build
by Sam (WN5C) Like probably most of us, I’ve been seduced by the idea of the short base-loaded vertical...
VA3EKR: POTA with Jenna and Gunner at the Sandy State Fish Hatchery
by Scott (VA3EKR) As part of a work trip to Portland, Oregon, I also wanted to do a POTA...
Building an Off-Grid Meshcore Network, One Node at a Time
by Conrad Trautmann (N2YCH) I have a QRP story for you about mesh transceivers using 1 watt or less...
Book Review: VHF, Summits, and More – Having Fun with Ham Radio by Bob Witte K0NR
by Jock Elliott (KB2GOM) Nearly 40 years ago, I passed my five-words-a-minute code test and written exam given by...
Boundary Bay POTA: A CW Friendship, the PERformer Antenna, and a Custom Paddle
by Scott (VA3EKR) One of my very favorite things about the hobby is when you get to finally meet...
G7LFC: Activating Jubilee Tower Historic Site (GB-3261)
by Derek (G7LFC) Living in the North West of England, I am surrounded by great places to visit and...
VU3GLJ: A Thoughtfully Equipped QRP Field Backpack
Many thanks to Bharath M. Palavalli (VU3GLJ), who shares the following post, originally published on his website: Preparing a...
EI3LH: Sibling CW POTA Rivalry!
Many thanks to Ian (EI3LH), who shares the following post, originally posted on his blog: Two Elecraft Siblings Fight...
EI3LH: CW for Pop Pickers!
Many thanks to Ian (EI3LH), who shares the following post, originally posted on his blog: The (not really) mysterious world...
JW/KK6IK: A QRP Mini DXPedition to the High Arctic Svalbard, Norway (78°12′ N 15°37′ E)
By Scott Nacey, (JW/KK6IK) I just returned from an unforgettable mini DXpedition to Svalbard — the northernmost inhabited town...
An Unexpected Journey: Working the World with Chewing Gum and Duct Tape
by Sam (WN5C) For the longest time, I equated low-power radio (QRP) with working portably: the lone operator sitting...
N7CQR: Winter POTA Roving the Washington Coast and Puget Sound
Many thanks to Dan (N7CQR) who shares the following field report: Washington POTA Rove by Dan (N7CQR) After Thanksgiving...
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,...
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...