N1RWJ: My First CW POTA Activation (Don’t Wait to Try It!)
by Rob (N1RWJ) There’s a point in learning CW where you know enough to get on the air—but not...
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One Watt of POTA Tomfoolery at Clemmons Educational State Forest!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, my wife and I were still in Raleigh, North Carolina, enjoying...
NM3A: Schaefer Head – A Perfect SOTA Outing
by Dan (NM3A) April 22nd, 2026: The weather was perfect! Sunny, 65°F, a light breeze, low humidity, K index...
eBook: Guerrilla Portable by Vladimir Kovacheski (Z35M)
If you’ve followed QRPer, watched my videos, and especially listened to my Patreon Audio Dispatches for any length of...
One-Bag Travel with a Field Radio: My Practical Guide for Flying Light
Many thanks to Brian, K2BRZ, who recently reached out via email with a few questions about doing one-bag travel...
Super Portable & Super Fun: Pairing the KX2 and AX1 at Duke Homestead State Historic Site
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, my wife and I were in Durham, North Carolina, visiting a...
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...
Why are my POTA & SOTA activations often so short?
I received the following question from a reader recently, and I thought it deserved a proper reply here—especially since...
KK6IK: Norwegian Coastal POTA In Trondheim
By Scott Nacey (LA/KK6IK) April 14, 2026 How often do you get to do a POTA Activation from a...
“Up Here, a Ham Radio Hiking Vignette from Colorado”
Many thanks to Dean (K2JB) for sharing the following video featuring our friend Steve (WG0AT) on our local SOTA...
Low-Impact QRP: Pairing the G106 and Just OK Mini at Bennett Place State Historic Site
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, my wife and I drove into Durham, North Carolina with a...
4 Hours, 7 Contacts: When POTA Doesn’t Go as Planned (Kochi Castle, Japan)
by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) My wife had a 5-hour meeting in Kochi, Japan. I was fully supportive! I had 5...
TinyGawant in Tough Conditions: A Hard-Fought but Fun POTA Activation!
by Thomas (K4SWL) Yesterday afternoon (April 15, 2026), after wrapping up a few appointments in town, I decided to...
Amateur Radio HF Demonstration Highlights Emergency Communication on National Fire Service Day in Goa
On the occasion of National Fire Service Day observed on 14 April, a live demonstration of high-frequency (HF) amateur...
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...
My First Pebble HF Activation: One Watt, iPhone-Powered POTA!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, my daughter Geneva (K4TLI) and I made our way to Zebulon...
Introducing the QRPup Cup: A Small Way to Celebrate “Ham’s Best Friend” (and Support a Student!)
Many of you will remember our sweet Hazel. Losing her last year to cancer was incredibly difficult (and still...
A Spring Sunday in Japan: Cemeteries, Cherry Blossoms, and POTA
by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) April 5, 2026, started out as a normal Sunday morning. Do a load of laundry, vacuum,...
Just Two QSOs Short: A Fun Activation at Ritsurin Park (JP-2051)
by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) My wife had a dentist appointment at 4:00 PM. That gave us all afternoon to go...
Texas Go Kit Challenge and KI5OEB’s Tactical EMP Trashcan!
by James (KI5OEB) I was invited to attend the Texas Go Kit Challenge this year by one of the...
Radio Therapy in a Pollen Haze: Pairing the K2 and MC-750 at Umstead State Park (US-2755)
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, March 23, 2026, I made a short pilgrimage to William B. Umstead State Park...
Putting Europe on the Air: A KX2, an Eurail Pass, and Ten First-Ever POTA Activations
By Richard (KE4WLE) March 2026 I didn’t originally plan this as a POTA trip. I was accepted to speak...
Impromptu Activation: Fighting rough propagation with the KX2 AX3 combo!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Sunday, March 22, 2026, I spent the day driving and enjoying time in Greensboro with...
The N6ARA RetroRig! (And POTA Platinum!)
It’s April 1, 2026, and my friend Ara (N6ARA) has once again outdone himself. Click here to watch on...
A K1 Shakedown at William B. Umstead State Park & Meet-Up with WJ3FF
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday, March 21, 2026, my wife and I were in Raleigh visiting our daughters. That...