This Tuesday (11/19/2024) I made a spur-of-the-moment decision to go out and do a quick POTA activation at US-11222 (Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge). I decided to do this because I just finished making a modification to my backpack to enable “manpack” style operation. Check out the attached pictures of this backpack. The backpack I can be … Read more
My boy scout troop recently went on a camp out to Alabaster Caverns state park in Freedom Oklahoma. I did a Parks on the Air activation while I was there! Here is how it went. When we first arrived I got my tent set up and got settled in. Although I had planned to set … Read more
I volunteered at the Okie derby this year with a friend of mine. It was quite fun! besides the heat, it really was a fun experience! While I was there I took plenty of pictures. These are some of my favorites. You can find more of my photography on my portfolio. If you want more … Read more
For many hams, the VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF (Ultra High Frequency) bands serve as their initial entry point into the world of ham radio. However, after tuning in, many beginners quickly notice that these bands are dead and may wonder, “Why is this happening?” In this article, we’ll explore the reasons behind the … Read more
These are some pictures off of my first film roll, and so far the only that I have developed. Enjoy! These were shot on Ilford HP5 Plus film. With a Canon Rebel 2000. If you are interested in my work, feel free to reach out! Also keep an eye on my page for more posts! … Read more
Hello! If you are not familiar with me, then welcome! My name is Jackson Gunter. My call sign is KJ5APW, and I hold a technician class amateur radio license (as of February 2024). In this article, I would like to briefly discuss my opinions and some facts about the main radio I use, the TYT … Read more
In the summer of 2023, I took a trip to Indiana with my grandparents for the Nazarene General Assembly. While my grandpa had an important role in the assembly itself, my grandmother and I went on some fun day trips, and I got to try my luck with the radio. On the first day of … Read more