AmRRon 2020 Video Series
Following are the first two parts of the AmRRon 2020 video series. Introduction to AmRRon What’s New in 2020
Following are the first two parts of the AmRRon 2020 video series. Introduction to AmRRon What’s New in 2020
About VHF / HF Nets I like to check in to. Amateur radio VHF / HF nets are an “on-the-air” gathering of amateur radio operators that convene on a regular schedule and specific frequency, and are organized for a particular purpose, such as relaying messages, discussing a common topic of interest, in severe weather (for […]
The BUTLER COUNTY DIGITAL NET is dedicated to learning and developing digital operating skills and practicing digital traffic handling. Digital communications can become important in an emergency due to a natural disaster or power outage. To support this mission, we focus on three fundamentals: Directed Net protocols, Computer skills, and Digital traffic-handling with NBEMS software. […]
The annual AmRRon T-Rex exercise was conducted April 26-28, 2019. This scenario-based, grid down emergency communications training exercise is an opportunity to test members readiness in the event of a disaster or other emergency. The scenario this year was primarily centered around a cyber attack on PLC’s (programmable logic controllers). These small devices provide computer […]
For this 2019 Field Day project, I wanted to build a 40 Meter inverted V dipole antenna that could be easily deployed in the field. It was designed and tuned for a target frequency of 7.237 Mhz. Using the formula 468 / 7.237=64.66 total length. I added 4′ for connection winds and a little slack […]
Unexpected power outage While working on some websites while monitoring nets on HF, I experienced an unexpected power outage. I heard a loud pop from a transformer outdoors and lost my AC power at 10:40 a.m. Since all my computers, WI-FI router and radio were connected to APC Battery Backup power supplies, they continued to […]
While I did not compete for points in this years Winter Field Day, I did take advantage of the event to test out some of my off-grid radio operation gear. I operated from the comfort of my home (1HKS) but did not use any commercial power source to power my Icom 7300 radio. Since I […]
I found what I believe to be a great solution for a portable antenna mast that can be used for EmComm purposes, field day, or even a temporary antenna deployment at home. I picked up this combo from BJB Farms at a recent ham fest in Wichita. This military fiberglass antenna mast is made up […]
I had the opportunity to accompany my brother John on a trip to Barbados in 2018 for a month long stay. He does house/pet sitting for people through an organization called TrustedHouseSitters. We stayed in a private residence in Holetown taking care of two Jack Russell Terriers (Millie and Sara) for all but the first […]
In one of the most popular events for ham radio operators, each year in June hams from across America set up temporary stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio to the public and refine their skills in the ham radio science. While some treat it as a contest, others use it as an opportunity […]