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February 1, 2004

The Biosphere 2 near Tucson was a highlight of the trip. This is where volunteers spent 3 years living inside a totally enclosed bubble. Tours inside became available to the public for the first time last month. Full Story.

March 17, 2002

The QSO took place 6 years ago but dumb ole me thought it was just Argentina so I didn't send a card until discovering it was really South Orkney just last month. Arrival of this card puts me 16 away from worked 'em all and 6 away from honor roll. Ooh, I can almost taste it.

March 4,2002

Arrival of this card puts me 17 away from worked 'em all and 7 away from honor roll.

February 17, 2002

Sunday's hamfest at the Adam's County Fairgrounds was one of the best in years. Full Story.

February 15,2002

Compact HF magnetic loop works the world and looks like a fan. Full Story.


February 11, 2002

Eliminates switches and going to the back of the equipment to change coaxes among antennas and rigs. And it does a nice job of covering a big hole in the sheet rock, too. Full Story.


January 29,2002

Incredibly a 23' antenna and 100 watts contacts 40 states on 160m during the CQ WW CW 160m Contest. Check out the Full Story.


January 27, 2002 - Two Cards Arrive For Hard-To-Get Countries

Madagascar and Spratly have both been difficult countries to work and get confirmed until now. The Spratly contact was made using PSK31. Check out the updated Needed Country List




January 22, 2002 - Burundi Card arrives (again!)

Hopefully this one will count. My previous Burundi contact and QSL card was rejected by the ARRL. This new contact was December 1, 2001 on 20m SSB, QSL Mgr SM5BFJ.



January, 2002 - Letter With Bad Handwriting Gets Delivered Anyway

Next time you're about to cuss the Post Office remember this letter. It took a lot of caring to decipher this script. Click here for the full story

December 15, 2001 - Beacon Antenna