Tag Ham Radio

Are we in our Morse Code era?

Morse Code Keyer

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…

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park CW Activation

Writing on Stone, Ham Radio, CW, Morse Code,

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

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…

CHA F-Loop 3.0 POTA

I had an opportunity to take out my Chameleon F-Loop 3.0 to park VE-1187 near Lethbridge, Alberta on January 22, 2022 and it did not disappoint. This was my first time operating the loop outside my QTH. I paired it…