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North Marshall (W4V/SH-009), VA

North Marshall (W4V/SH-009), VA

by Stuart, KB1HQS | Jan 8, 2021 | Summits on the Air, Virginia

North Marshall, VirginiaNorth Marshall (W4V/SH-009) is a nice hike with a great view to the west.  Parking is available on Skyline Drive. The trail to North Marshall is on the Appalachian Trail.Summit Information: Summit Name: North Marshall, (W4V/SH-009) Location:...

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That time I fought the National Park Police

That time I fought the National Park Police

by Stuart, KB1HQS | Nov 14, 2017 | National Parks on the Air, Portable Radio

***Note: all the memes were generated by fellow NPOTA friends During the National Parks on the Air (NPOTA) event during 2016, I visited many different national parks throughout the US. During one visit, however things got a little out of hand. This is what I posted on...

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SOTA: 9 North Carolina Activations in 4 days

SOTA: 9 North Carolina Activations in 4 days

by Stuart, KB1HQS | Apr 7, 2017 | National Parks on the Air, NC, Parks on the Air, Portable Radio, Summits on the Air

    My article published in the May 2017 QST Magazine:

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Published Articles & Media

Published Articles & Media

by Stuart, KB1HQS | Oct 17, 2016 | National Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air

ARRL Operating Manual 11th Edition I wrote an article on tips, tricks and techniques for portable operating.     QST Magazine, May 2017   QST Magazine, November 2016 Gear review on the Packtenna Mini antenna system     QST Magazine July 2017...

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I attended the Dayton Hamfest and threw my Elecraft KX3 in the trash

I attended the Dayton Hamfest and threw my Elecraft KX3 in the trash

by Stuart, KB1HQS | Oct 5, 2016 | National Parks on the Air, Reviews

Ever since I have heard about ham radio and hamfests, there has always been whisperings of the “mecca” of all hamfests: Dayton. For my non-amateur radio friends reading this, let me describe the “hamfest” experience. As a youngster, my Old Man dragged me along to...

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Gear Review: Packtenna Mini Portable HF Antenna

by Stuart, KB1HQS | Oct 3, 2016 | National Parks on the Air, Parks on the Air, Portable Radio, Reviews, Summits on the Air

QST Packtenna Review Article

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