Amateur Radio · VHF/UHF · Summits On The Air · Colorado Mountains · Adventure
For years, Joyce/K0JJW and I have talked about following the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The main idea is to do a road trip, starting in St Louis, near the Gateway Arch and follow 3,700 miles of river, prairie, mountain, and forest to the Pacific Ocean. (The official trail has been extended all the … Read more
I recently purchased a 2025 Ford F-150 truck that I am enjoying very much. I traded in my 2013 F-150 using all kinds of justifications but mostly I just wanted a new truck. That could be a story for another day. Of course, that brings up the need to install a ham radio in it. … Read more
Parks On The Air (POTA) has exploded in popularity, with most of the activity on the HF bands. That makes sense — HF gives you the long-distance contacts and the big pileups. But don’t overlook the VHF bands, especially 2m FM. Two meter FM is simple, highly portable, and often an easy way to knock … Read more
Once again, I am in the middle of teaching a Technician license class and I notice that some of the exam questions seem off target. I look at the exam through the lens of “what does a licensee need to know to get started at the Technician level?” My approach is more pragmatic than purist. … Read more
There I was, minding my own business at Field Day, when I ended up in a conversation with The Matts (KF0RIG and KG0AT). They said something about being in the Brass Knuckle Gang, which I knew nothing about. One of the Matts said “it is kind of fun and kind of dumb.” I thought “this … Read more
Here is a Press Release concerning the Colorado QSO Party. Like it says below, this is our chance to Activate The State. SOTA and POTA enthusiasts, there is a page specifically for you. Bob K0NR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alan Higbie – K0AV – info@coloradoqsoparty.org Colorado Hams Invited to “Activate the State” During the 2026 … Read more