Are we in our Morse Code era?
I won’t bore you with a deep historical dive, but I will say that Morse code has been used by the military, commercial radio stations, and much more since its invention by Samuel Morse in the 1830s. It was, for…
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1950s Soviet Latvian Reproduced Chess Set
What’s up, chess fanatics! Today, we’re diving into a fascinating era in the world of chess with this beautiful 1950s Soviet Latvian Reproduced Chess Set. A big thanks to Royal Chess Mall for supplying this set for review. So grab…
Chessnut Go: A one-month review
Hey, Chess Fanatics! Welcome back to our deep dive into the world of electronic chess boards. Today, I’m thrilled to bring you an in-depth review of the Chessnut Go. As a long-term DGT user, I was excited when Chessnut graciously…
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park CW Activation
The writer recounts a visit to Áísínai'pi, or Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park, a UNESCO heritage site in Southern Alberta, for QRP (low-power radio) operations. Despite it being off-season, the writer enjoyed the park's stunning landscapes and managed over 50 contacts using specific equipment. The significance of respecting the park, adhering to regulations, and leaving no traces was emphasized.
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Moose Mar 2020
Great Conditions on 20M
VE-1187 is a beautiful park located just outside of Lethbridge, Alberta. It’s a great spot for operating QRP (low-power amateur radio). Today, January 7, 2023 I had the pleasure of activating the park and making a few contacts on the…
Make this the year to learn Morse Code!
As a ham radio operator, I’ve always been fascinated by the versatility and efficiency of Morse code. In the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to use this skill to make around 2000 contacts with other ham operators around the…
2022 CQ WPX Contest
May 28-29 2022 I took part in CQWW. I don’t generally contest but I had been sticking around the house in case the XYL needed anything as she was under the weather. I gathered my IC-705 and CHA tactical delta…
QRP POTA on ARRL DX CW Contest Weekend Feb 2022
The bands were absolutely full this weekend thanks to the ARRL CW Contest. Its great to see so many active operators enjoying the bands but it made it difficult to find a slice of spectrum for myself. The weather has…
Park Lake Feb 12 & 13
Moose and I went out to Park Lake VE-1187 on the 12th and 13th to activate the parks in the warmer weather. The conditions were good and we were able to make 50 contacts over the two days. The antenna…