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  • 240326@US-0548 Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

    Hagerman has to be one of my favorite parks.  At 39 miles from home, it’s close enough to go regularly and far enough away to have actually gone somewhere.  I frequent the day-use picnic area on the North end of… Continue reading

    240326@US-0548 Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
  • 240325@US-2991 Bonham State Park

    Bonham State Park is a small gem of Texas state parks.  It’s small, as state parks go, but beautiful and friendly.  The ranger at the entry point was sure to remind me that park access is free to veterans and… Continue reading

    240325@US-2991 Bonham State Park
  • 240325@US-6553 Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site

    Not the most beautiful Monday for radio.  Overcast, drizzly, and in the 50’s, it was the kind of day where my recliner has much more influence than it should. Overdue for some POTA-therapy I was going – lazy or not.… Continue reading

    240325@US-6553 Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
  • Learning CW – Drills and Practice

    There’s a load of tools online for learning Morse Code – some are helpful and some are not. I’ve challenged and improved my copy with the tools below. Interesting to me, the code translator does two things I value. It… Continue reading

    Learning CW – Drills and Practice
  • 240317 @ Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

    A beautiful afternoon in the park on Sunday – and to make it even better, I had a buddy join, NZ5K, Mike Mitchell.  Our radio goals couldn’t be more different. I’ve always approached my activations from the “solo” perspective.  It’s… Continue reading

    240317 @ Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge