Uranium, the miracle cure!
When I visit a lot of these uranium mines I have to wonder about the people that worked in them and how it affected their lives? They had no idea what they were dealing...
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Pyramid Copper Mine Dumping Area
Well, 10 months after finding the Pyramid Copper Mine shafts, I finally made the trek to reach the dumping area that was way below the mine. We were hoping that the steam engine would...
MOTA on D-Star
How D Everyone: I am happy to announce that I now have a D-Star reflector up and running! Just one more facet of this incredible hobby. After doing a bunch of research on the...
My Hot Spots for DMR and D-Star Fun
How D. A few years back I decided to get into D-Star and see what it was like. Ham Radio, the gateway drug it is, then lead me to DMR as well. So now...
1908 Copper Mine – Found
If you recall from previous posts, we made an attempt to find this mine but most of the two track had long washed away. We scheduled a number of attempts but work always got...
Radio Scouts of Morocco
The Radio Scouts of Morocco are using their skills to research the mining history of Morocco and may put some MOTA activations on the map for their country. Zidane Nabil, CN8CE, is leading this...
Guy Rope Spikes
How D: In the past I have just carried the simple metal tent stakes with me when doing MOTAs or any other portable ops. I was not real happy with the metal ones as...
3rd Annual WCARC Ham Fest – Aug 10th
How D: If your in the Grand Junction area, please stop by the 3rd Annual Western Colorado Amateur Radio Clubs Ham Fest at the First Christian Church. If you have radio related items, tables...
St. Louis and Jackson Mine MOTA Activation – July 4th
How D Everyone! Please be on the look out for a 4th of July Holiday Activation from the St. Louis and Jackson Mine in Washington (WA). Jason (KV7DX) and his wife Kimberly (KI7RMS) will...
Fathers Field Day!
Yep, it’s Fathers Day. With Field day being next weekend, what better opportunity do you have to get your Ham Enthusiast something they really need! Better yet, get yourself something. I’m sure you deserve...
Want to go to Mars?
For me, the answer would be YES! Let’s be real though, most of us will never get the chance to even bush the cheek of space let alone explore the expanse of her reach. ...