Field Day 2021
My after action review for Field Day 2021 where I operated QRP using battery and solar
Category Archives: Operating
Winter Field Day 2021 – QRP Outdoors
I decided to set up outdoors and operate QRP using the Icom IC-705 and only run on battery. I wanted to simulate a situation where I would need to set up a minimal portable station and get on the air quickly. My plan was to set up a 20m/40m dipole using a portable mast, and… Read More »
ARRL Field Day 2020
I decided to try to operate during Field Day this year. My two goals, in keeping with the spirit of firld day, were: Operate to simulate real-world disaster conditions (Under emergency power, outdoors, minimal equipment, field expedient antenna deployment) To demonstrate and generate interest in amateur radio to my nephews. Set-up In keeping with my… Read More »
My CW Journey… update
One of my goals since getting my license was to learn CW. I know there are hams out there that are upset that the CW requirement was removed from license requirements, but on the upside, without the CW test, there can be more people to get into the hobby and on the air. I’ve had… Read More »