by Tony | Feb 22, 2021 | Amateur Radio, Projects
A while back, I built a cable to power 12V devices (in my case a Kenwood TH-D74 HT) using the QuickCharge standard available in some USB power adapters. This allowed me to use a USB charger to charge my HT rather than bringing a dedicated wall wart which helped save...
by Tony | Feb 15, 2021 | Amateur Radio
I’ve enjoyed using the Kenwood TH-D74 for the last four years or so, and despite its regular use and fragile design, it has survived that period without any major damage. However, a couple years ago, a small crack started to develop on the back of the case next...
by Tony | Jul 22, 2020 | Amateur Radio, Projects, Satellites
I’m a big fan of the Arrow Antenna for satellite operations for its good performance and portability, but one issue that pops up is the constant need to tighten the elements. I leave my Arrow assembled in the back seat of my Honda Accord, so it loosens up on its...
by Tony | Jul 20, 2020 | Amateur Radio, Satellites
Day three of my 4th of July rove – and the 4th of July itself – led me to Prairie Dog State Park, an interesting park that’s named after the creatures that inhabit the area. After arriving, I headed to the Prairie Dog Town, a...
by Tony | Jul 19, 2020 | Amateur Radio, Satellites
After spending the night in Concordia, Kansas (see my 7/2 activations for more information on the preceding stops), I headed toward Webster State Park on the morning of July 3rd to grab some of the FM passes. After arriving and driving around a bit, I found the park...