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  • California Dreamin’

    Work sent me on a quick trip to California. During all the covid business, I made some long work trips to Mississippi and Maryland and my boss has taken it easy on me ever since. I could ‘ve easily ducked… Continue reading

    California Dreamin’
  • 240921 The Great Oklahoma Raid

    I woke Saturday morning with the urge to make a quick raid across the Red River to steal some parks – unexplored territory and parks I’ve never activated.  A recovering Oklahoman himself, there’s no better guide and interpreter than W5DRT,… Continue reading

    240921 The Great Oklahoma Raid
  • 240720@US-0548 Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

    Whew, what a great day for radio. The birds were chirping, the bees were buzzing, and the thermometer stayed  under a hundred.  I had some things to take care of yesterday after work, namely sleep, so I was on fire… Continue reading

    240720@US-0548 Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
  • POTA – Self-Spotting

    With a radio, we can very slowly scroll our VFO and listen for activity.  It’s fun, it’s exciting, but it’s not super efficient when the objective is to rack up a mass of contacts.  No matter how slowly we roll… Continue reading

    POTA – Self-Spotting
  • 240330@US-0548 Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

    These are specials days – days to notice and enjoy – before the heat sets in.  They won’t be here long.  They say Spring in North Texas is beautiful.  It is, especially when it lands on a weekend. This activation… Continue reading

    240330@US-0548 Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge