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…
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…
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…
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…
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…