by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday morning, December 13, 2025, we had just begun a week-long vacation in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. That morning, we were getting ready to head into Wilmington to visit friends and do a bit of holiday shopping. While we were preparing for the day, I checked in with the family and … Continue reading Vacation POTA: Pedestrian Portable at Carolina Beach State Park →

Many thanks to Ian (EI3LH), who shares the following post, originally posted on his blog: My frivolous CW superproject (and how it nearly broke me). by Ian (EI3LH) During the Autumn of 2025, I acquired my first proper vintage transceiver, the much lauded Yaesu FT-290R. It was second-hand and while aesthetically in good shape, the … Continue reading EI3LH’s “Frivolous CW Superproject” →