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Breaking the Speed Barrier at 1.8 Contacts Per Hour via CA-3459
Editor note – Please enjoy this guest post from Jeff Bourgeois VE7EFF. Sometimes the elements just aren’t in my favor.  I knew activating Echo Lake Provincial Park CA-3459 would be a propagation challenge.  This POTA Park has never been fully activated before.  Last year one operator attempted it and was only able to log four … Continue reading Breaking the Speed Barrier at 1.8 Contacts Per Hour via CA-3459


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Helene Aftermath Update: Power to the People and the State of Restoration (Tuesday, October 15, 2024)
Good Morning, Friends, For those who haven’t followed my previous posts, we live in a rural mountain community in Swannanoa, NC, and were hit hard by the unprecedented destruction caused by Hurricane (later Tropical Storm) Helene. I’ve been sharing regular updates to chronicle our recovery efforts and, naturally, to highlight the vital role amateur radio … Continue reading Helene Aftermath Update: Power to the People and the State of Restoration (Tuesday, October 15, 2024)