QRP DX?! Testing the “Just OK Mini” Antenna with Just One Watt
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday, February 25, 2025, I had a busy day ahead of me. Most of the...
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POTA and SOTA: Why I still log to paper
by Thomas (K4SWL) Many thanks to Marc (KE2MT), who reached out on my YouTube channel with a question about...
KV4AN’s Comprehensive QMX Field Kit
Many thanks to Steve (KV4AN), who shares the following article about his portable field radio kit, which will be...
A Short but Memorable POTA Activation at the Charlotte Hawkins Brown State Historic Site
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, I drove from Raleigh to the Greensboro area of North Carolina...
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...
KV4AN: Winter POTA at Tishomingo State Park
By Steven Krumm (KV4AN) Tishomingo State Park (US-2552) is a Mississippi State Park in the foothills of the Appalachian...
Packing My EDC Haversack: A Quick KH1/AX3 POTA Activation at William B. Umstead State Park
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, I left the condo around midday with my daughters and dropped...
The Hidden Woodsmen Stash Pack Sale: An Amazing Deal on a Handmade Waist Pack
If you’ve been curious about The Hidden Woodsmen gear, now might be the perfect time to try one of...