Went out for a second night of operating out at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Made 36 contacts on 20m & 40m over two hours.
US-7494
While in the Las Vegas area for a work conference I figured I would get up early to make the drive over and have time to activate Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area just west of the city.
Meshtastic Roof Node
Added a solar powered meshtastic node to my roof this morning. So far I am picking up other nodes but I have not been able to establish a chat connection with anyone. Hopefully more nodes go up on my side of town so there is better coverage. For now I am at least able to… Continue reading Meshtastic Roof Node
US-0034
Activated US-0034 – Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the rain. Conditions where difficult so I ended up doing the entire activation with 20m FT8.
US-0050
Took a trip to Kentucky and was able to activate US-0050 – Mammoth Cave National Park. I started on 20m and did not get any contacts so I switched to 40m and was more successful. We spent the night in the park so was I able to setup on the lawn outside of our one… Continue reading US-0050
US-0063
Activated US-0063 Sequoia National Park today. Band conditions were not the best but I was able to work 41 stations.
Total Solar Eclipse
Took a trip to Texas for the total solar eclipse.
RadioWavz DX40 Pro
Added an Off-Center Fed Dipole to the station for 40m & 20m.
Improved Grounding
Added ground straps and a bus bar to bond all of my equipment together.
K-8325 Madera Side
Did a second POTA activation at K-8325 Millerton Lake State Recreation Area but this time I setup at the top of the boat ramp on the Madera side. This was a much better spot: open sky, repeater coverage, and cell service. These all made a big difference as I was able to communicate and spot… Continue reading K-8325 Madera Side