Mobile Ops

Wanted to work a specific DXpedition today, but had to drive to Casa Grande for work.  What to do?  Stop at Picacho Peak and set up a station to make the contact!

OVARC Hamfest 2015

Attended the OVARC Hamfest in Marana this morning.  My son Ryan KR7YAN joined me for a while.  I didn't set up a booth this time, instead just wandered around and had some fun.  I attended a couple of forums on D-Star and Stealth Antennas, and cruised the swapmeet.

Patrick was there for the AMSAT Booth, and as he usually does, he demonstrated working an amateur satellite using a handheld beam: