Thomas (K4SWL)

Public Key

npub1at6dkhu8wkg3a97wgy4ngnmagkyv4vym3pd8l0mewdcmmxhxxswsup96fe

NIP-05 Address

qrper_at_mastodon.radio@mostr.pub

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nprofile1qqsw4axmt7rhtyg7jl8yz2e5fa75tzx2kzdcsknlhauhxudantnrg8gt7rvfr

Author Public Key

npub1at6dkhu8wkg3a97wgy4ngnmagkyv4vym3pd8l0mewdcmmxhxxswsup96fe

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Last Notes

2024-09-18 10:48:29

When three contacts equals a successful activation
https://qrper.com/2024/09/when-three-contacts-equals-a-successful-activation/
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2024-09-11 14:26:47

CW Three Band Activation Among the Giant Timbers
https://qrper.com/2024/09/cw-three-band-activation-among-the-giant-timbers/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/113/119/383/175/380/495/original/0618cc0cf177d005.jpeg

2024-09-07 14:21:10

@npub1ng7…ls6u Summer evening activation with a buddy
#HamRadio #POTA
https://qrper.com/2024/09/summer-evening-activation-with-a-buddy/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/113/096/711/793/908/063/original/79c3a9530102c0c5.jpeg

2024-09-06 11:59:06

Cross-border activation between friends
#POTA #HamRadio #QRP @npub1ng7…ls6u https://qrper.com/2024/09/cross-border-activation-between-friends/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/113/090/490/877/801/392/original/26d834fa3a50c037.jpeg

2024-07-27 21:43:54

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@npub178r…qekt You got my attention, Matt! 🙂

2024-06-21 12:21:17

Xiegu X6200 SSB Field Test: A Morning POTA Activation at Lake James
https://qrper.com/2024/06/xiegu-x6200-ssb-field-test-a-morning-pota-activation-at-lake-james/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/654/580/221/996/891/original/8323e49932b4a03f.jpeg

2024-06-20 07:00:48

From Customs to Summits: Steve’s KH1 journey into Wales and onto summits!
https://qrper.com/2024/06/mw0saw-getting-a-kh1-into-wales-and-on-a-couple-of-sota-summits/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/647/657/724/735/055/original/99b1ab68886591bc.jpeg

2024-06-19 13:16:27

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@npub1k80…8rd5 That is expert level hydration! You're taking care of yourself!

2024-06-19 10:22:04

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@npub1k80…8rd5 Stay cool out there, my friend!

2024-06-13 10:12:40

The New Xiegu X6200: First POTA activation in CW with a production unit!
#X6200 #HamRadio #QRP #POTA
https://qrper.com/2024/06/the-new-xiegu-x6200-first-pota-activation-in-cw-with-a-production-unit/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/608/851/569/375/202/original/22f5ed8c03ea19e0.jpeg

2024-06-07 18:44:39

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@npub1k80…8rd5 well done , Jim!!!

2024-06-04 13:40:17

New to Morse Code? Embrace Your “Fist”! A message to budding CW operators
#MorseCode #QRP #HamRadio #POTA #SOTA
https://qrper.com/2024/06/new-to-morse-code-embrace-your-fist-a-message-to-budding-cw-operators/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/558/631/297/690/942/original/7bafe78f18cc3e00.jpeg

2024-05-31 09:59:16

Xiegu X6200 Trial by Flare: Answering your questions and sharing my field notes
https://qrper.com/2024/05/xiegu-x6200-trial-by-flare-answering-your-questions-and-sharing-my-field-notes/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/535/112/757/573/768/original/15c61d3894a02f4b.jpeg

2024-05-26 09:54:12

A Pretty Picnic for the #POTA Babe
#POTApooches #QRP #HamRadio
https://qrper.com/2024/05/a-pretty-picnic-for-the-pota-babe/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/506/781/834/348/398/original/fae53b29583e3fd0.jpeg

2024-05-17 10:37:58

KK4Z: Achieving Another Kilo Despite Solar Interference
#POTA #HamRadio
https://qrper.com/2024/05/kk4z-achieving-another-kilo-despite-solar-interference/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/455/992/753/423/807/original/f35f17ed24bed3d8.jpeg

2024-05-14 11:06:50

It’s not you, it’s the bands! (Also, see you at Hamvention!)
https://qrper.com/2024/05/its-not-you-its-the-bands-also-see-you-at-hamvention/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/439/119/384/337/042/original/ccd054c5695ac117.jpeg

2024-05-13 11:38:11

POTA at South Mountains: Wet Weather, Flaky Bands, but Brilliant Field Radio Fun!
#POTA #HamRadio #QRP
https://qrper.com/2024/05/pota-at-south-mountains-wet-weather-flaky-bands-but-brilliant-field-radio-fun/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/433/626/842/091/545/original/37d062a5ccdfe26d.jpeg

2024-05-12 10:38:19

The POTA Babe Resumes Pursuit of Her Goal
https://qrper.com/2024/05/the-pota-babe-resumes-pursuit-of-her-goal/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/427/682/693/984/393/original/d6bceb4f5ef1f099.jpg

2024-05-10 10:57:48

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@npub1k80…8rd5 You've got this, Jim!!!

2024-05-09 10:00:42

K4AAC & K4RLC: SOTA Babe in the Clouds at Mt. Jefferson
https://qrper.com/2024/05/k4aac-k4rlc-sota-babe-in-the-clouds-at-mt-jeff/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/410/548/117/405/578/original/7a92c345f55c7318.jpeg

2024-05-08 10:00:09

The POTA Babe Gets a Partner!
https://qrper.com/2024/05/the-pota-babe-gets-a-partner/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/404/883/623/777/658/original/c8b1d265a9130027.jpg

2024-05-06 11:52:33

Caregiving and QSOs: Returning to a Favorite #POTA Site
#hamradio #qrp
https://qrper.com/2024/05/caregiving-and-qsos-returning-to-a-favorite-pota-site/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/394/079/698/812/456/original/f5159712122a2ac3.jpeg

2024-05-05 11:40:22

KK4Z: The Happenstance Rove
#POTA #Hamradio
https://qrper.com/2024/05/kk4z-the-happenstance-rove/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/388/290/736/926/839/original/fd136031a673a3ab.jpeg

2024-05-04 10:50:47

Beyond the Social: There’s room for us all in amateur radio…
#hamradio #pota
https://qrper.com/2024/05/beyond-the-social-theres-room-for-us-all-in-amateur-radio/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/382/435/534/031/974/original/bae10a21303ff7da.jpeg

2024-05-03 11:07:03

Testing the HF Waters: A High Band Bust During this Parkway POTA? #POTA #HamRadio #QRP
https://qrper.com/2024/05/testing-the-hf-waters-a-high-band-bust-during-this-parkway-pota/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/376/884/835/717/889/original/b20d3c51b8e02142.jpeg

2024-04-30 15:23:12

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@npub1k80…8rd5 I love those socks!!!

2024-04-29 21:44:08

Antenna Versatility: Pairing my Linked EFHW and the TR-45L Skinny at Lake Powhatan! #POTA #QRP #HamRadio
https://qrper.com/2024/04/antenna-versatility-pairing-my-linked-efhw-and-the-tr-45l-skinny-at-lake-powhatan/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/356/708/058/876/931/original/4f9ced5bfa07c90e.jpeg

2024-04-26 10:48:42

Did you know there’s a new MTR-3B in the works–?
https://qrper.com/2024/04/did-you-know-theres-a-new-mtr-3b-in-the-works/
#QRP #HamRadio #POTA #SOTA
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/337/133/826/270/347/original/501137a4314937b5.jpeg

2024-04-25 11:13:36

SOTA, POTA, and a Total Solar Eclipse Adventure: Conrad and Peter Pack It In!
https://qrper.com/2024/04/sota-pota-and-a-total-solar-eclipse-adventure-conrad-and-peter-pack-it-in/
#POTA #SOTA #QRP #HamRadio
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/331/561/447/890/676/original/289885597250b950.jpeg

2024-04-23 13:03:57

When Plans Change: A Relaxing “Plan B” POTA Activation at Lake James State Park
https://qrper.com/2024/04/when-plans-change-a-relaxing-plan-b-pota-activation-at-lake-james-state-park/
#POTA #QRP #HamRadio #MorseCode
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/320/713/459/844/922/original/9df36638ec65eee4.jpeg

2024-04-23 12:35:12

Alan demonstrated how to quickly tune the TR-45L’s Z-Match Tuner
https://qrper.com/2024/04/alan-demonstrated-how-to-quickly-tune-the-tr-45ls-z-match-tuner/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/320/558/648/443/599/original/b2c020c32db71a67.jpeg

2024-04-22 10:00:46

The POTA Babe Goes Back to Florida – Day 3
https://qrper.com/2024/04/the-pota-babe-goes-back-to-florida-day-3/
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2024-04-20 11:23:45

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@npub1k80…8rd5 Teri always takes nice photos and describes all of the nuances of her activations. I love reading them, too.

2024-04-20 10:00:45

The POTA Babe Goes Back to Florida – Day 2
https://qrper.com/2024/04/the-pota-babe-goes-back-to-florida-day-2/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/302/964/418/967/718/original/d2e460026d828961.jpg

2024-04-16 11:48:58

Funny: I'm preparing to print more logging sheets for my KH1. I seriously considered adding the amazing #SOTA chaser Christian (F4WBN) as a pre-printed first contact on each sheet. I mean, at the end of the day, it'll save me the trouble of writing down his call with each activation! 😂
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/280/736/122/560/849/original/e9c4db93edd36aa3.jpeg

2024-04-15 23:27:32

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@npub1k80…8rd5 Thank you for trying. I had to keep it much shorter than I wanted. Forgot that my daughter had an appointment! :)

2024-04-15 22:34:06

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@npub1k80…8rd5 Just look at that QSO Map!!!!

2024-04-13 11:00:11

K3ES Travels: Ten Days of QRP with Compromised Antennas
https://qrper.com/2024/04/k3es-travels-ten-days-of-qrp-with-compromised-antennas/
#POTA #QRP #HamRadio
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2024-04-11 12:13:56

My first POTA Activation with the Index Labs QRP Plus Field Transceiver
https://qrper.com/2024/04/my-first-pota-activation-with-the-index-labs-qrp-plus-field-transceiver/
#POTA, #HamRadio #QRP
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2024-04-09 10:44:50

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@npub178r…qekt It was glorious.

2024-04-08 10:28:47

WSPR Testing During the Total Solar Eclipse
https://qrper.com/2024/04/wspr-testing-during-the-total-solar-eclipse/

2024-04-07 11:30:22

Field Report: Elecraft KH1 for a Quickie POTA Two-Fer!
https://qrper.com/2024/04/field-report-elecraft-kh1-for-a-quickie-pota-two-fer/
#POTA #QRP #HamRadio
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/229/708/676/907/669/original/36de95d7bea72d91.jpeg

2024-04-05 20:33:46

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@npub1k80…8rd5 I love how you've got that kneeboard set up, Jim!

2024-04-05 12:07:16

Cabin POTA with the IC-705 and MC-750 at Gorges State Park!
https://qrper.com/2024/04/cabin-pota-with-the-ic-705-and-mc-750-at-gorges-state-park/
#POTA #HamRadio #QRP #QRM
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/218/583/579/859/696/original/0a0a3fe52417a284.jpeg

2024-04-01 15:24:36

N6ARA Introduces: THE GIANT PADDLE–!
https://qrper.com/2024/04/n6ara-introduces-the-giant-paddle/

2024-03-31 10:42:55

Penntek: John (WA3RNC) is Retiring
https://qrper.com/2024/03/penntek-john-wa3rnc-is-retiring/
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2024-03-29 13:03:53

Woo hoo! Finally taking my QRP Labs QMX on a POTA activation!
https://qrper.com/2024/03/woo-hoo-finally-taking-my-qrp-labs-qmx-on-a-pota-activation/
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/179/113/653/081/446/original/12a3c44355b50baf.jpeg

2024-03-27 12:30:27

Cast Your Vote: Ergonomics vs. Performance – What Matters Most in a QRP Field Radio?
https://qrper.com/2024/03/cast-your-vote-ergonomics-vs-performance-what-matters-most-in-a-qrp-field-radio/
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2024-03-26 10:10:44

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@npub1k80…8rd5 I was so pleased when you moved to 20M and I was able to hear N4JAW popping through the ether! One of those rare times a prop window is open between us! Woo hoo!

2024-03-20 09:54:40

Because I needed yet another QRP radio. 😅
https://mastodon.radio/system/media_attachments/files/112/127/404/555/199/226/original/2ece6ef092bbeb15.jpeg

2024-03-14 09:57:38

An update from the amazing @npub1k80…8rd5:
https://hamonabike.blogspot.com/2024/03/return-of-wanna-be-jedi.html

2023-11-11 23:40:51

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@npub1xl5…wsca My love of espresso borders on obsessive. I just wish I could make the flavor and the experience last as long as my morning pour-over.