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by Vince (VE6LK) Firstly, a huge shout-out and thank you to Thomas K4SWL for letting me hang out here on QRPer.com and exercise my creative writing chops, and to the community at QRPer.com for giving me such excellent feedback in my original article – both of which propelled me into this fun project. On January…
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Many thanks to Karl (K5KHK) for sharing this guest post, which originally appeared on his blog, Karl Heinz Kremer’s Ramblings: A Digital Station in Your Pocket by Karl Heinz (K5KHK) How small can a complete station to work FT4/8 be? With the QRP-Labs QMX, we have a transceiver that certainly fits the bill for a…
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I’m grateful for having time to rest and allow my body to recover. I’m grateful for one last day of delicious homemade focaccia bread. I’m grateful to take the time to appreciate the little things in my life that truly add up to something extraordinary. I’m grateful to live next to such a wonderful park…
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This past weekend, I attended the WCARS hamfest in Waynesville, North Carolina. My buddy Vlado (N3CZ) and I purchased a few indoor tables to sell some gear we no longer needed. I also gave a short presentation about the ins and outs of going QRP. It was a lot of fun! I was surprised at…
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I am so grateful to be sober. I’m grateful for a nice birthday, for time away, for being honest, for seeking help, for having tools, and for feeling hope. I am grateful for my friends and for my family. I’m grateful for change, new beginnings, having support and faith. I’m grateful for coffee, for quiet…
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Those of you who know me know that I’m a huge World War II history buff. Ever since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by the stories of bravery, sacrifice, and technological innovation that defined this era. That’s why the activation I performed on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, was very special. I activated the…
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I’m grateful for a day of fun and and adventure. I’m grateful to get to see my son. I’m grateful for pancakes at the diner and peace in my heart. I’m grateful for sustainability. I’m grateful for everything I’ve learned. I’m grateful to have my eyes open. I’m grateful to be sober today. Step One:…
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I’m grateful for a Friday morning. I’m grateful for the bright sunlight streaming in. I’m grateful for knowing exactly where I am. I’m grateful for not always trying to figure out why. I’m grateful for mornings on the basketball court. I’m grateful to be sober today. Mystery ?? Button song of the week: This song…
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Black-A-Tor Copse National Nature ReserveMany thanks to Lee (M0VKR) who shares the following field report and video: A QRP CW POTA Adventure on Black-a-Tor by Lee (M0VKR) It was another sunny morning when my wife Joanne and I set off for a new mini adventure. Our destination was Black-a-Tor on Dartmoor, Devon, a scenic location ideal for…
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I am so grateful to be sober today. I’m grateful for my family, for time out of the city, for rest and for sunshine. I’m grateful for AA, the lessons it’s taught me, the basic tools I am always using. I’m grateful for opportunities for growth, for learning, for coffee and for the birds that…