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...
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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. ...
APRS IDs – Explained
How D: In the instructions for setting up your iGate from my article, APRS iGate from a Raspberry Pi Zero, it talks about setting your Call Sign and SSID. You know your Call Sign...
Add GPS to Windows – update
How D: If you have not read or skimmed over my article, Add GPS to your Windows Laptop for $14, you might want to do that first so you know what I am discussing...
APRS iGate from a Raspberry Pi Zero
How D Everyone. A few years back I tried to create an APRS iGate using an RTL-SDR Dongle and a Raspberry Pi 3. I watched a few videos and read through at least a...
Add GPS to your Windows Laptop for $14
Getting ready for Field Day and thinking about adding some of the new digital modes? You know you need accurate time on your laptop but all laptops drift, some more than others. You could...