Monthly Archives: January 2021

Getting Ready for Winter Field Day

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Bob Beatty

The good folks that manage the Winter Field Day program, have made some changes that make the contest more appealing to folks that are remaining home, or in their backyards this year due to the pandemic.  With that in mind, … Continue reading →

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10 year old LiFePO4 battery still going strong

Posted on January 21, 2021 by robert

I purchased my first LiFePO4 battery a decade ago from a company called K2 Energy (still in business today).  It was the same size as a 7 AH Lead Acid battery, but 1/3 the weight with a 9.6 AH rating.  … Continue reading →

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An inexpensive LiFePO4 battery for POTA Activations

Posted on January 20, 2021 by robert

I’ve been a HUGE fan of BioEnnoPower LiFePO4 batteries and have been using three of their devices for many years.  I had put together a presentation for my radio club (Newport County Radio Club) suggesting a couple of configurations of … Continue reading →

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Goals for 2021

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Bob Beatty

What a great way to start 2021 — I was on the air from the Charlestown Breachway State Beach, POTA K-7717, this fine New Year’s day.  Parks On The Air will be a major goal for me in 2021, but … Continue reading →

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Goal Review 2020

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Bob Beatty

Despite the lingering smell of a burning garbage, 2020 is finally behind us.  Like most of the planet, I found myself wishing the year would just end.  In my case, I’m quite blessed, as my immediate family is healthy and … Continue reading →

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