Picked up an Icom IC-7300Mk2 to replace the Mk1 that lived in the closet at home. Now my Mk1 will be available for portable operations at a moments notice.
Category: Amateur Radio
US-11584 Panoche Hills BLM Special Recreation Management Area
Stop #3 of 3 – had to hike 8 miles to put this one on the air due to the car gate being locked. Made 10 quick contacts on 20m FT8 then walked back to the car in the dark and the fog.
US-11583 Tumey Hills BLM Special Recreation Management Area
Stop #2 of 3 – another quick activation on 10m FT8 from the back of the car.
US-11582 Griswold Hills BLM Special Recreation Management Area
Stop #1 of 3 – Quick activation on 10m FT8 from the back of the car.
US-3480 Morro Strand State Beach
Running 10w QRP on 20m FT8 from the beach.
US-10875 Kern National Wildlife Refuge
Stop #3 of 3.
US-3421 Colonel Allensworth State Historical Park
Stop #2 of 3.
US-0204 Pixley National Wildlife Refuge
Stop #1 of 3.
US-0640 Pinnacles National Park
Took a drive over to Pinnacles National Park to activate the 4th National Park that can be accessed via a day trip from my house. This was my first activation using a Starlink Mini to spot my self and I think it will become part of my normal setup. On top of being able to… Continue reading US-0640 Pinnacles National Park
902Mhz Antenna
Installed an M2 915XB-ISP on the roof and pointed it at 145 degrees. This antenna will be used to work K6MI down in DM05sb during the VHF/UHF contests.