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Sporadic E June 10-11 2026 — 6 and 2 meters

In case there was any question about Sporadic E occurring in June 2026, it was convincingly answered on the 10th and 11th. I was away...
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Antennas

432 MHz Once More — This Time with Power

After my last full-blown VHF rover operation in June 2021, I decided to focus on 50 and 144 MHz, selling off my 222 and...
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Antennas

Magic Band Revealed — Fourth Edition

The book "Magic Band Revealed" is now in its fourth edition. The page count has increased substantially (116 to 146 pages) with expanded treatments...
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Antennas

Portable and Rover Antennas — My Favorites for Six Meters

Ever wondered what makes great portable and rover antennas? Here’s my insight from years of rover and portable operations, from winning contest entries to...
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QRP

January 2026 VHF Contest — Single Op Portable Saturday Only

The January 2026 VHF Contest was very, very similar to the 2025 contest. Same location in EM01wv. Same cold weather, but overcast and windy....
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Antennas

K5ND 2025 Operations Update

The year 2025 went quite well here at K5ND. The usual activities occurred, such as installing new antennas and taking part in the VHF...
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