Tag Archives: Hamfest
Improvements to the Shack
I’m currently in the process of making several improvements to the shack. In the middle of last week I received an LDG AT-1000 Pro II automatic antenna tuner in the mail. Unfortunately, due to a business trip I’ve not been able to use it. I hooked it up and made sure it worked….but other than that,… More »
DXCC In A Weekend
What contest allows you to work DXCC in one weekend? The ARRL International DX SSB contest! This weekend I participated in the annual event. It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed it. Seldom do I have an opportunity to sit for very long at the radio. I operate for an hour … then… More »
2013 Midwest ARRL Convention Update
A group of hams from my hometown, including my stepfather KØDEW, are putting together the ARRL Midwest Convention this year. Click here for the ARRL Midwest Convention website. It will be held in November 2013 in Lebanon, Missouri. They have a fantastic slate of guest speakers lined up which will appeal to those interested in many aspects… More »
Joplin, Missouri Hamfest A Big Success!
The Joplin, Missouri Hamfest continues to be a better, bigger hamfest each year. It must certainly be one of the largest in the region of southwest Missouri, northeast Oklahoma, southeast Kansas and northwest Arkansas. Held at one of the city’s convention center, it always attracts a good crowd. Today’s group seemed larger to me and… More »
