Impromptu POTA: A Cold, Windy Activation on the Blue Ridge Parkway with the KH1
by Thomas (K4SWL) Yesterday–December 29, 2025–I had a few errands to run in town. The plan was simple: make...
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Quickie Activation: Nine Minutes of Radio Therapy at the NC Transportation Museum
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, December 1, 2025, I managed to squeeze in a last-minute, impromptu–and very speedy–activation of...
Christmas Day QRP in the Dark (and Cold)
by Vince (VE6LK) As always, there are lots of links within the article. Click one! Click them all! Learn...
Ending Our POTA Rove on the Right Foot: South Mountain State Park with Scott VA3EKR
While Scott (VA3EKR) was visiting western North Carolina, we decided that Monday, November 17, 2025, would be devoted entirely...
The Weather Was Cold – 40M Was Hot
I drove out to French Creek State Park (US-1355, KFF-1355) for an early morning activation. While I was there,...
KD9YEY: Planning a Winter POTA Rover Run in Indiana
A Warthog and a Rhino by Bryce (KD9YEY) Winter has settled firmly over Indiana. As the temperatures drop and...
Brian’s Journey to a POTA Kilo on the North Country Trail
A Long Kilo on the North Country Trail by Brian (K3ES) The North Country Trail (NCT), US-4239, is the...
Pedestrian Mobile at Its Best: An Impromptu KH1 SOTA Activation at Anderson Mountain
Yesterday, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, I managed to squeeze in a very impromptu Summits on the Air activation. My...
Still Roving: Our Second POTA Activation at Table Rock Fish Hatchery
On Monday, November 17, 2025, Scott (VA3EKR) and I decided to do a small POTA rove in western North...
From Attempt to Activation: K1PAP’s Second SOTA Outing Pays Off
Many thanks to Paolo (K1PAP) for sharing the following field report–a follow-up to this one–which was also published on...
Starting a Multi-Park Day Right: Lake James State Park (US-2739) with VA3EKR
On Monday, November 17, 2025, my buddy Scott (VA3EKR) was still visiting us here in Western North Carolina. You...
A First SOTA Attempt: K1PAP Shares Hard-Earned Lessons
Many thanks to Paolo (K1PAP) for sharing this very honest and thoughtful field report from what was meant to...
A Kilo at Norristown Farm State Park
I haven’t had much time for ham radio this week, but I squeezed in a quick activation this morning....
The New KM4CFT Straight Key Kit
Many thanks to Jonathan (KM4CFT) who notes that his new straight key kit is now available for purchase at...
SOTA with Friends and First Activation for Scott on Dogback Mountain!
On Friday, November 14, 2025, my friend Scott, VA3EKR (a.k.a. KK7TMS State side), was visiting western North Carolina during...
N3HXZ: Trans-Atlantic SOTA S2S Event from W3 land
by Dale (N3HXZ) In the spring and autumn, there is a Trans-Atlantic SOTA summit-to-summit event. The autumn event was...
TUMD Stainless Steel Paddles
I mentioned in a previous posting that I have a fascination (obsession) with unusual CW paddles. These paddles are...
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...
NM3A’s Ultralight (tr)uSDX SOTA Field Kit
Many thanks to Dan (NM3A) who shares the following article about his portable field radio kit which will be...
New Antenna, New Key, and New Friend: QRP POTA at William B. Umstead State Park
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday, November 8, 2025, we had an afternoon planned with the family in the Raleigh...
KV4AN: Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast Activations in November
By Steven Krumm (KV4AN) The Gulf Coasts of Florida and Alabama are one of my favorite places to visit....
Black Friday Activation
Instead of heading out to the stores looking for bargains, I headed up to French Creek State Park (US-1355,...
Playing with Paddles in the Park
I headed down to Ridley Creek State Park (US-1414, KFF-1414) this morning for a pre-Thanksgiving POTA/WWFF activation. While I...
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)...
My 2025 Holiday/Black Friday Radio Shopping List — What’s on Yours?
Every year, we record a Holiday Shopping Show for the Ham Radio Workbench podcast. Most of us on the...