Catch AA0RQ’s Solar-Powered QRPp beacon
You might want to let your viewers of your nice web site know that on 10133.56kHz AA0RQ/b is on the air…30mw at night and 100mw during the day and solar powered. Thanks for the suggestion, Bill! I...
View ArticleThoughts on the Elecraft KX1 and comparing with the Ten-Tec HB1B
I’ve been meaning to write a post about my Elecraft KX1, because, of all of the rigs I own, it’s the most-often-used, thus the clear favorite in my stable. But: this morning, I read John Harper’s...
View ArticleVlado’s challenge: home-brewed QRP DXCC
My good friend, Vladimir (Vlado) Karamitrov (N3CZ/ZS6MG) is someone who likes to challenge himself. Perhaps this is why he’s such an accomplished DXer and contester. Recently, at his QTH, he showed me...
View ArticleA QRP Family Holiday on Prince Edward Island, Canada
This year, during our family’s summer holiday, I’m enjoying the hospitality of Prince Edward Island, Canada (hence, the lack of recent posts on QRPer). This is our family’s second visit to the...
View ArticleAuthor interview: Dennis Blanchard’s (K1YPP) “Three Hundred Zeroes: Lessons...
This year, at the Four Days in May (FDiM) Dayton QRP gathering, I had the pleasure of meeting Dennis Blanchard (K1YPP) and his wife, Jane, as Blanchard signed copies of his book, Three Hundred Zeroes:...
View ArticleAdam’s Yaesu FT-817ND Go Kit
Adam (KJ6HOT) writes: “Just wanted to pass on a link to a few videos I put together in case you’d like to share them, especially the Yaesu FT-817ND kit I put together.” Adam has also posted some SOTA...
View ArticleScott’s Elecraft KX3 Go-Box
[Note: this article was originally posted on my shortwave radio blog, The SWLing Post.] Many thanks to Scott (AK5SD) who shares the following photos and bill of materials for his custom Elecraft KX3...
View ArticleReverend George Dobbs G3RJV Silent Key
We’ve lost an iconic man in the world of QRP: the Reverend George Dobbs G3RJV. (Source: ARRL News) The founder of the GQRP Club and Amateur Radio author the Rev. George Dobbs, G3RJV, of Littleborough,...
View ArticleDAY4: A SOTA Adventure To Remember (Conclusion)
I hope the first two parts of my SOTA journey with Mark, NK8Q, has been interesting reading. It is really tough to put into words what the trip meant to me. Back in November I had my left knee...
View ArticleDan’s homebrew Icom IC-705 protective case
Many thanks to Dan (KQ8Q) who writes: Hi Tom, I saw your recent video post of an activation using the IC-705 and I thought you might appreciate one of my recent related projects. Earlier this year I...
View ArticleVideo: DL1DN’s amazing QRP DX and being aware of uSDR clones
Many thanks to Steve (MW0SAW) who shares the following video of DL1DN making a very enthusiastic contact with VK5MAZ–Germany to Australia–QRP SSB pedestrian mobile: What an amazing accomplishment! I...
View ArticleQRPer Notes: NG2E activates 7 summits in one day, K4OGO discovers QRP in...
Because I receive so many tips from readers here on QRPer, I wanted way to share them in a concise newsletter format. To that end, welcome to QRPer Notes, a collection of links to interesting stories...
View ArticleJon’s field report from Point Mugu State Park
Many thanks to Jon (KA6TVX) who shares the following field report from K-1186. Jon writes: Activation of park K-1186 Pt. Mugu State Park the hard way I thought you might be interested in my...
View ArticleSteve is QRV in the Swiss Alps
Steve (MW0SAW) and I were recently exchanging emails and he has kindly allowed me to share a few photos and details of the QRP field kit he has taken on holiday: I’m currently in Switzerland (ski...
View ArticleJohn’s trip and POTA field reports from Nova Scotia
Many thanks to John (VE3IPS) who shares the following guest post: Nova Scotia POTA After-Action Report by John VE3IPS We had planned a vacation trip out to Nova Scotia to get our lobster fix. As I...
View ArticleGuest Post: Recipe for a Failed Activation in Allegheny National Forest?
Many thanks to Brian (K3ES) who shares the following field report: Recipe for a Failed Activation at K-0619? by Brian (K3ES) A couple of days before Christmas, high winds came, temperatures dropped,...
View ArticleFrom reluctance to devotion: Terry’s journey into the rewarding world of CW
Many thanks to Terry (N7TB) who shares the following article: My CW Journey by Terry (N7TB) For many U.S. hams who were licensed before 2007, we had to learn CW at 5 wpm as a Novice or Tech, 13 wpm for...
View ArticleQRP POTA with Friends: Two Park Activations with VE6LK, NJ7V, WD8RIF, and...
Sunday, May 21, 2023, was the final day of Hamvention. I traveled to Hamvention with my buddies Eric (WD8RIF) and his son Miles (KD8KNC). We decided in advance that instead of attending Hamvention that...
View ArticleKO4WFP: The Final Countdown and an Innovative Solution for My Nova Scotia Trip
Many thanks to Teri (KO4WFP) for the following guest post: The Final Countdown and an Innovative Solution for My Nova Scotia Trip by Teri (KO4WFP) As I finalize preparations for my trip to Nova Scotia,...
View ArticleGuest Post: A most enjoyable weekend of SOTA and POTA in the Italian Alps!
Many thanks to Simone (IU3QEZ) who shares the following guest post: An enjoyable weekend by Simone (IU3QEZ) I’m part of a Club that promotes QRP activities in the mountains (Mountain QRP Club), in a...
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