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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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…
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…