[ad_1] We’re excited to welcome Bryce Bookwalter (KD9YEY) as a guest contributor on QRPer.com! I had the pleasure of meeting Bryce at the 2024 Hamvention, where he shared his plans for an ambitious hiking adventure next year. Knowing he wanted to incorporate radio into his journey, I asked if he’d be willing to bring us … Read more
[ad_1] In this edition: AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 2024 AMSAT Field Day Announcement GOLF Program Updates from Hamvention Forum AMSAT Ambassador Program Growing Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for June 7, 2024 ARISS News Upcoming Satellite Operations Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events Satellite Shorts From All Over The … Read more
[ad_1] After a valid activation and exploration of Bullard Creek Wildlife Management Area, Daisy and I headed to Reed Bingham State Park (US-2195), roughly a two hour drive. Along the way, we passed a huge lumber mill and drove through the communities of Douglas, Nashville, and Willacoochee. Lumber mill Train Depot in Willacoochee, Georgia Courthouse … Read more
[ad_1] On the morning of Wednesday, May 15, 2024, I woke up, grabbed breakfast, and headed to Strouds Run State Park in Athens, Ohio. (You can read about that activation in my previous field report.) Once I returned to Eric’s (WD8RIF) QTH, Eric, his son Miles (KD8KNC), and I packed up the car for the … Read more
[ad_1] by Teri (KO4WFP) It is summer break and I’m getting stir crazy. Earlier this year, I scheduled an overnight trip to Reed Bingham State Park. However, given the chaos of my personal life, it was necessary to reschedule the trip. The earliest weekend available was Sunday, June 2nd. My son would be out of … Read more
[ad_1] I don’t need much but I do need a reason to get on the air. This can take many forms as I wrote in this blog post some time ago. I see quite a few new hams struggling with the problem of “I got this license but now what?” Operating goals or awards are … Read more
[ad_1] by Emily (NI1Q) If there was one thing being in a physical rehab facility for 4 months taught me it was friends and families were a comfort. They brought encouragement, broke the boredom and were helpful in bringing hope when I wasn’t sure if I would be walking again. I was able to have … Read more
[ad_1] On Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024, I hopped in my car and headed north to Athens, Ohio. It was in Athens, back in 1997, that my ham radio journey truly began, and where I met my friends Eric (WD8RIF) and Mike (K8RAT). For over 14 years, Eric, his son Miles (KD8KNC), and I have … Read more
[ad_1] Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Michael (BD4AAQ) who shares the following guest post: The 17th of May is the World Telecommunication Day. It is also the open day of Shanghai Coast Radio Station. On this day, a group of amateur radio operators were invited to visit the transmission facility, a huge antenna farm, … Read more
[ad_1] In this edition: * Last Remaining CubeSatSim Kits Available in AMSAT Store* Setting Up Your Own Satellite Ground Station with SatNOGS* SpaceX Aims for Successful Reentry in Fourth Starship Test Flight* GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers June 2024 Rankings* Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for May 31, 2024* ARISS News* Upcoming Satellite Operations* Hamfests, … Read more