St Abb’s Head Travelogue: A Five-Watt Pedestrian-Mobile POTA Activation
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, I woke up pretty early to fit in an activation along...
Category: News
KB2PIZ: A Rough Start Turns Into an Easy POTA Activation
by Mark (KB2PIZ) On August 5, 2026, I had about 3 hours in the morning before I had to...
QRP Along the River: A POTA Activation along the Tweed Estuary
by Thomas (K4SWL) I woke up relatively early on the morning of Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with a mission...
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...
W8TMI: QRP Along the North Shore of Lake Superior
by Tim (W8TMI) When it comes to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, I am what you might call a frequent flyer....
A Basic Elecraft KX2 Setup & Orientation Video
by Thomas (K4SWL) This is a little different from my usual videos: I made a basic Elecraft KX2 setup...
The Battle of the Bands: Activation of Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area US-10954
by Mark (KB2PIZ) My work took me to Saint Louis for 5 nights, and our hotel was right next...
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...
Meeting Friends on the Summit: A Special SOTA Activation at North Berwick Law
by Thomas (K4SWL) Tuesday, June 30th, 2026, was a very special day during our trip to the UK. Before...
Amateur Radio Has Never Been More Affordable — So Why Do Some Things Seem So Expensive?
by Thomas (K4SWL) When I meet a newly minted amateur radio operator, I often start by telling them, “You...
Hunting Fossils and POTA Contacts on Cocklawburn Beach in Beautiful Northumberland
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, June 29, 2026, my family and I decided to spend the afternoon out on...
KK6IK: Summer Mornings, Iced Coffee & QRP
By Scott Nacey (KK6IK) JULY 2026 Recently I’ve heard people asking what they can do with an Elecraft KH1...
A Wet POTA Experiment: Hunting, Calling CQ, and Changing Modes
by Mark KB2PIZ I have always wondered about how long I should stick with a given band/mode when activating...
Travelogue: Walking the England-Scotland Border for a QRP POTA Activation
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday, June 27, 2026, I woke up knowing we had a full day planned. My...
CE7ET: Mini POTA DXpedition to Rapa Nui (Easter Island) CL-0105 / 3G0YT
by César (CE7ET) July 7–11, 2026 I arrived at Mataveri Airport around 1:00 PM after a five-hour flight from...
DF7CW: Field Testing the IC-705 and SOTAmāt in Märkische Schweiz (DE-0083) Before a Swedish Trail Adventure
by Nils (DF7CW) Hi, Thomas and the QRPer community! Nils (DF7CW) here from Berlin, Germany. I’ve been a licensed...
Roman History, a Family Day Out, and a CW ATNO: A Travelogue & POTA Activation in Melrose, Scotland
by Thomas (K4SWL) One of the greatest joys of spending an extended period of time in southeastern Scotland this...
The best-laid plans *do* work out, after you pivot a few times
As always, there are lots of links within the article. Click one! Click them all! Learn all the things!...
DB4REB: I Almost Stayed Home… Then I Worked West Malaysia with 8 Watts
by Ralf (DB4REB) There are days when getting on the air feels effortless. And then there are days like...
KV4AN: Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge Activation
By Steven Krumm (KV4AN) Lake Guntersville State Park (US-1044) is an Alabama State Park located in Marshall County in...
Along the East Lothian Coast: A Barns Ness POTA Adventure & Travelogue
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, after completing an activation at Berwick Castle and Castle Vale Historic...
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...
News: Olivia Digital Modes on HF
Greetings Olivia and digital mode operators, GREAT NEWS! WEBSITE UPDATE! Here are the big three new features: Live Olivia...
The best laid plans don’t always work out
As always, there are lots of links within the article. Click one! Click them all! Learn all the things!...
KB2PIZ: A Driftless Forest Activation at Tapley Woods
by Mark (KB2PIZ) On the drive to Chicago from Dubuque, Iowa, the kids wanted to stop and ride horses!...