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Practical reviews, portable QRP ideas, antenna projects, and useful tools from KE2YK.
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Radio Reviews →
Comparisons, firmware updates, accessories, and practical observations about radios people actually use.
Antennas →
Builds, portable supports, deployment ideas, and straightforward antenna guidance.
Portable & QRP →
POTA activations, lightweight stations, QRP equipment, and lessons learned in the field.
Tools & Events →
Useful calculators, software resources, and the U.S. Hamfest Calendar.
Featured Resources
How to Plan a Stealth HF Antenna for a Small Yard →
Practical ideas for flagpole antennas, roofline wires and compact inverted-L antennas when space or neighborhood rules limit your options.
QRP and POTA After Solar Maximum: How to Keep Making Contacts →
Practical band, antenna and operating tips for keeping QRP contacts coming as propagation conditions change.
Portable Power Wiring: How to Stop Voltage Drop →
Learn how to choose cables, connectors and fuses that keep your portable radio running reliably during transmission.
Ham Radio Antenna Calculator →
Calculate starting dimensions for dipoles, verticals and inverted-V antennas with HAMANTCAL.
About KE2YK
Gary, KE2YK, has been involved in amateur radio since the early 1990s and holds an Amateur Extra license. His interests include HF CW, QRP, portable operation, Parks on the Air, equipment experimentation, and emergency communications.
Featured Resources
How to Plan a Stealth HF Antenna for a Small Yard →
Practical ideas for flagpole antennas, roofline wires and compact inverted-L antennas when space or neighborhood rules limit your options.
QRP and POTA After Solar Maximum: How to Keep Making Contacts →
Practical band, antenna and operating tips for keeping QRP contacts coming as propagation conditions change.
Portable Power Wiring: How to Stop Voltage Drop →
Learn how to choose cables, connectors and fuses that keep your portable radio running reliably during transmission.
Ham Radio Antenna Calculator →
Calculate starting dimensions for dipoles, verticals and inverted-V antennas with HAMANTCAL.
