The Elevated Vertical Revised! New height, new radial layout.

I used a Prototype antenna from Spooltenna to get my Kilo at US-2549! First run with the 80m wire!

I elevated a 17’ whip 30 feet! Epic Deployment or Epic Failure?

I went out in search of a KILO! What was I thinking?

Ham Stick dipole elevated 32’!!! Did it work? US-10562

Shack Tour! The tiny space the Southern Ham calls home.

My first time out with the Hydra from Coffee & Ham Radios!

Sights, sounds, and people of Hamvention 2026!

Quick activation in rough conditions at US-3601, Alabama!

An informative visit with Steve at HAMSTUDY.org during Hamvention 2026.

My visit with Dave with Seeed Studio! Dave set me up with my first mesh device at Hamvention 2026!

My visit with Shannon, ABR INDUSTRIES! Hamvention 2026

My visit with Rob, the maker of Spooltenna Parks and Ultra EFHW antennas. Hamvention 2026

My visit with Brent, N4BDW, the maker of the BDW COIL! Hamvention 2026

My visit with Coffee and Ham Radios! Hamvention 2026

My first KENTUCKY activation! US-0050 Mammoth Cave National Park.

My First Ever QRP Activation! Was it a success?

Beating Tough Band Conditions w/ the Picnic POTA Antenna!

I may have found the “20m MAGIC ANTENNA! Against all odds, great DX!

Great Amazon Find! Sometimes I find something I have to share!

“Directional” Radials Explained! Are 90* radials really directional?

Tough conditions call for great antennas!

POTA Math helps when the conditions are tough! US-7120, Caston Creek WMA in Mississippi.

When conditions are tough, a great antenna makes all the difference!

I made a mistake, and y’all caught it!

Testing directionality w/ elevated radials on the Picnic POTA II Antenna!

The PICNIC POTA II Antenna! In response to viewers comments, I’ve elevated the radials!

Deploying the JPC-12 at US-0300, Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge.

Another New to Me Park! US-4059. Includes my 15,000th POTA contact!

Sometimes you’ve just got to pivot! High nice floor leads to change in plans!

The EFHW is the MOST Versatile Antenna! Plus Aero Mobile contact!

Picnic POTA Antenna! With POTA contacts & a visit from a Sad Ham!

Gumbo II. Antenna mash up! Will it work?

Always work to get the call signs right! POTA at US-4084!

I make a HUGE mistake in my setup! I’ve gotta do a better job.

A look at the 20m dipole Inverted V! Efficient antenna for the bottom of the solar cycle.

Activating 40m & 20m with the BDW Coil and SS-25 whip!

Pursuit of the Warthog Award! Can I complete a 5 park rove?

Field testing the Spooltenna Ultra! Will it POTA?

It’s not complicated! US-10562

40m activation with a new coil and new spike mount!

To poise or not to poise? When it comes to EFHW antennas, that is the question.

Park activation with awesome DX! US-4064

New product announcement from Spooltenna! The Ultra!

Contest weekend adds to the challenge of activating US-0296!

One Activation, 3 Antennas, 3 Bands! US-10562

Faraday cloth, radials, both, or none? Testing telescoping whips.

I stormed the Tower with my Spooltenna! DX to northern Russia on the 4010 EFHW.

Sometimes Hunters are faster than the Internet! POTA activation at US-2377 with the JPC-12!

POTA Math! Only in POTA does 4=10!

POTA can be Dangerous! Attack of the Murder Hornets!

Parks on the Air explained to total strangers! Never miss a chance to share the hobby.

I built a hamstick dipole for 20m. But, will it POTA?

Eagle’s Nest Award activation! 100th activation from US-10562. What an amazing day.

Check’s in the Mail! Fun POTA at US-2549 included contact with KE6GAE THE HILLBILLY HAM!

My Steps to Success! What I do to increase my POTA success.

The Better Way! When activating with the FT-891/Tuner combo!

Now Watch This! Mardi Gras POTA w/ Step by step deployment of the Spooltenna EFHW!

This day was all PEANUTS! My 98th activation at US-10562!

If it’s no longer fun, I’m selling!