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…
Category Ham Radio
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.
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…