Kb9vbr

Kb9vbr, 21 hours ago to random

What’s the most awesome thing I saw at Hamvention? It has to be the 1964 Ford Econoline full of Collins S-Line gear

1964 Ford Econoline Van labeled “Collins Radio Company Comminications Van”. on the roof are several vintage Hustler antennas

Kb9vbr, 12 days ago to random

On Saturday May 11, 2024 help us Heat Up the Ice Age Trail! We want to see how many Parks on the Air (POTA) activators we can get to operate on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (US-4238) that spans 1200 miles in the State of Wisconsin. It should be a fun event and a good opportunity for hunters to catch the trail on a variety of bands and modes.
https://youtu.be/5DM_b_cTfZM

Kb9vbr, 2 months ago to random

Sunday March 10 is the Wisconsin QSO Party, starting at 1800z and running until 0100z the next day. Dave, KZ9V and I (KB9VBR) will hit the road again and will activate five parks in five counties under the callsign K9M. We need your help in smashing last year's score and winning the multi-multi mobile category. I'll be exclusively on 20m phone and Dave 40m CW/phone. If you hear the K9M callsign, work us. Especially if we are in a new county or park. I hope to get you in the log.

Kb9vbr, 3 months ago to amateurradio

Doing a little #POTA in the shadow of the broadcast tower. K-1473 Rib Mountain State Park, Wisconsin.
#Hamradio

Kb9vbr, 7 months ago to random

Are you ready for Radio Expo? Sponsored by the Chicago FM Club, it's Northern Illinois' largest hamfest. I'll be there on Sunday September 24 in the flea market area selling my VHF/UHF antennas and chatting it up. Stop by the table for a free sticker. Boone County Fairgrounds in Belvidere, IL http://www.chicagofmclub.org/

Kb9vbr, 7 months ago to hamradio

My antenna kit is in state of constant refinement. Here's what I've been carrying and putting on the air for the last six months. #hamradio #pota https://youtu.be/5-Fc1kv19-w

Kb9vbr, 8 months ago to hamradio

This week, Dave KZ9V, shows me, an utter neophyte, how to make a CW contact. The great news is that you can too. ~KB9VBR https://youtu.be/ZyQyaM63Cg8
#HamRadio #pota #morsecode

Kb9vbr, 1 year ago to hamradio

This week we visit High Cliff State Park, WI (#POTA K-1456) and I take the window screen counterpoise one step further by combining it with the non-resonant Chameleon MPAS 2.0 vertical antenna. Will it work? Or will a geomagnetic storm kick me off the air. Be sure to catch the surprise QSO at the end. ~KB9VBR https://youtu.be/ENXcYs57BZs

#HamRadio #Hamr