Guest Post: Preparing radio and trail gear for a once-in-a-lifetime, epic through-hike

Guest Post: Preparing radio and trail gear for a once-in-a-lifetime, epic through-hike

[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

ANS-161 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins – AMSAT

ANS-161 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins – AMSAT

[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

Take Kids Fishing Day Brings Joy to Wisconsin Youths

Take Kids Fishing Day Brings Joy to Wisconsin Youths

[ad_1] Wisconsin youths learned about the importance of fishing and conservation at the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Take Kids Fishing Day June 1-2. Vilas Park in Madison, Chad Erickson Memorial Park in La Crosse and Riverside Park in Beloit all welcomed participants.  The community engagement and helping kids of all ages are what Beloit project … Read more

Get Dad What He Really Wants This Father’s Day, Four Seasons of Father’s Day Sweepstakes Presented by TrueTimber®

Get Dad What He Really Wants This Father’s Day, Four Seasons of Father’s Day Sweepstakes Presented by TrueTimber®

[ad_1] TrueTimber® has teamed up with multiple outdoor industry leaders for the Four Seasons of Father’s Day Sweepstakes. Four winners will be randomly selected to win one of four prizes from a variety of partnering brands including Avian X®, Bear Archery®, Black Rifle Coffee Company®, Bushnell®, Franchi USA®, Mossberg®, Princeton Tec®, Remington Ammunition®, Tethrd® and TriStar Arms®. … Read more

Overnight at Reed Bingham State Park for the POTA Babe

Overnight at Reed Bingham State Park for the POTA Babe

[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

NWTF, ODWC Celebrate Waterways for Wildlife at Commissioner’s Meeting

NWTF, ODWC Celebrate Waterways for Wildlife at Commissioner’s Meeting

[ad_1] EDGEFIELD, S.C. — NWTF District Biologist Annie Farrell presented the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation with a $27,500 check as part of the NWTF’s Waterways for Wildlife Initiative. Funds will be used for two new riparian (or water-related) conservation projects scheduled to begin in fall 2024. Farrell, who has been instrumental in the success … Read more