Welcome to KE2YK—field-tested ideas for portable operating, QRP, antennas, radios, software, and the wider world of amateur radio.
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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.
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Tools & Events
Useful calculators, software resources, and a current calendar of U.S. hamfests.
Featured KE2YK Resources
U.S. Hamfest Calendar 2026
Find amateur radio conventions, swap meets, club gatherings, and hamfests across the United States.
Ham Radio Antenna Calculator
Calculate starting dimensions for dipoles, verticals, and inverted-V antennas with HAMANTCAL.
R1CBU X6100 Firmware in 2026
See how the factory and community firmware paths compare, including an important version warning.
Build Your Own Half-Wave Dipole
A practical guide to one of amateur radio’s most useful and approachable antennas.
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.
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