Ham Radio Unplugged: A Candid Chat with the Grouch and General

The challenging Support Your Parks Weekend takes center stage as Paul shares his determined four-hour activation that yielded just 28 contacts amidst frustrating band conditions. With wind whipping his EZ-Up shelter and sporadic propagation, his story perfectly captures the resilience that defines our hobby. Meanwhile, Todd's experiences with repeater testing reveals promising new coverage areas, giving local operators more reliable communication options.

We spotlight N2MAK's heartfelt participation in World Autism Awareness Week, where he operated special event station W2A and made 174 contacts to raise awareness. His dedication to making ham radio fun while supporting a cause close to his heart demonstrates how our hobby can create positive impact beyond emergency communications.

Todd faces another round of Extra class stu ...