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Impromptu Activation: Fighting rough propagation with the KX2 AX3 combo!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Sunday, March 22, 2026, I spent the day driving and enjoying time in Greensboro with my wife and daughter. After dropping off our daughter at college, my wife and I made our way back toward the Raleigh area, where we were staying for a few days. On the drive back, I … Continue reading Impromptu Activation: Fighting rough propagation with the KX2 AX3 combo!


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A Spring Sunday in Japan: Cemeteries, Cherry Blossoms, and POTA
by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) April 5, 2026, started out as a normal Sunday morning. Do a load of laundry, vacuum, and make the rounds to the cemeteries to pay respects to my wife’s ancestors. This tradition is a large part of Japanese culture: visiting the cemetery, giving flowers, and chatting/praying to all the ancestors in the … Continue reading A Spring Sunday in Japan: Cemeteries, Cherry Blossoms, and POTA