Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area is a beautiful park located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The park offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy wildland picnicking in a Norfolk Island pine-forested ridge, with spectacular views of the Manoa and Palolo valleys. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a family-friendly adventure, Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area has something for everyone.
One unique activity that visitors can participate in at Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area is Parks on the Air (POTA), an international portable amateur radio operation that promotes emergency awareness and communications from national and state level parks. POTA is run by volunteers, who set up temporary radio stations in the park and make contact with other stations around the world.
On April 20, 2022, amateur radio operators KH6ML set up a station at Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area and made 14 contacts in about an hour. It was a great opportunity for visitors to learn about amateur radio and the important role it plays in emergency communications.
If you're planning to visit Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area, be sure to use the hashtags #POTA, #WaahilaRidge, and #K-6416 to share your experiences with others. Whether you're enjoying a picnic with friends and family, or making contacts with amateur radio operators from around the world, Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
https://parksontheair.com/ParksontheAir ® (POTA)
site for international portable amateur radio operations that promote
emergency awareness and communications from national/federal and
state/provincial level parks. POTA all volunteers
Rig 100w ICOM 706mIIg with a tuner
CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA HYBRID Antenna Base - with a
73-foot wire about 18 feet in the air and a 25-foot elevated
counterpoise in the trees
12 feet in the air
with 25 feet of coax.
Rig 100w ICOM 706mIIg with a tuner and a Bioenno Power Lithium Iron
Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery Model BLF-1212A 12V 12Ah battery.
CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA HYBRID Antenna Base - with a
73-foot wire about 18 feet in the air and a 25-foot elevated
counterpoise in the trees
12 feet in the air
with 25 feet of coax.
Wildland picnicking on a Norfolk Island pine-forested ridge with fine
views of Manoa and Palolo valleys. Enjoy hardy family hiking in the
forest reserve.
This is one of the 3 antennas used on our Holiday DX Peditions on
Molokai, in the Hawaiian Islands.
Stayed up for 7 days. Used for sending HF Winlink emails, FT-8 and SSB
phone/voice contacts for both NVIS in the island and DX. This was great
for switching bands and checking propagation very fast. I used more
for 40m and 80m as the other antenna was Vertical I would switch on
don't 10m, 20m, 15m.
We hung it about 20 feet in the air. The center-hung from a ironwood
tree and the to ends were hung around coconut trees. Using Bungee Cords
and 8" Canopy/Tarp Ball Ties and paracord rope. Once the loops around
the coconut trees had tension, they were pushed up with a random bamboo
pole that had washed up with high tide.
This info is from N9SAB the maker of the Antenna.
80-6M 100W HF Ham Radio Antenna OCF Off-Center Fed Dipole
Integrated 4:1 matching transformer with a UHF SO239
his antenna requires a tuner.
The antenna is an 80 Meter half-wave dipole fed 1/3 of the distance from
the end. This raises the feed-point impedance to approximately 200
ohms. To compensate, the antenna is equipped with a 4:1 Ruthroff -style
voltage balun (impedance matching transformer) embedded between the UHF
female connector and the 18 AWG UL1007 elements. The transformer uses
one (1) FT140-43 ferrite toroid. The result is a highly functional OCF
dipole for use on 80 through 6 meters.
Parts and connections have been weather proofed using marine-grade,
adhesive-lined double-walled polyolefin shrink tubing Weighs under 20oz.
(566 grams) 47 feet in length, the other approximately 83 feet It fits
easily into a pocket.
What is Winlink?
It works all over the world, all the time, and requires no
infrastructure other than that provided by amateur radio operators
themselves. As a result, many emergency planners see Winlink as a
crucial backup when all else has failed.
The Winlink has a large library of forms that allow hams to enter
information or transmit messages in the specific format needed by
whichever agencies are involved in a particular emergency event.
We invite you check out more info Hawaii ARES - https://hawaiiares.nethttp://www.earchi.org/education/ Emergency Amateur Radio Club - Hawaii
would like to assist Oahu residents in obtaining or upgrading their FCC
Amateur Radio licenses.
An amateur radio operator is someone who uses equipment at an amateur
radio station to engage in two-way personal communications with other
amateur operators on radio frequencies assigned to the amateur radio
service. Amateur radio operators have been granted an amateur radio
license by a governmental regulatory authority after passing an
examination on applicable regulations, electronics, radio theory, and
radio operation. As a component of their license, amateur radio
operators are assigned a call sign that they use to identify themselves
during communication.
Amateur radio operators are also known as radio amateurs or hams. The
term "ham" is a nickname for amateur radio operators.
St. Patrick's Day is coming up and if you're looking for a unique twist on traditional Irish fare, look no further than Molokai Venison Shepherd's Pie. This dish, created by Ronnie Nasuti of Tiki's Grill & Bar, is a savory blend of fresh ingredients and game meat, making it the perfect main course for any St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Ingredients:
1 lb of molokai venison
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of butter
Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, etc.)
2 cups of kale or collard greens
4 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled
2 tablespoons of green onions, sliced
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
1 cup of chicken or beef stock
1/2 cup of frozen peas
1/2 cup of carrots, diced
1/2 cup of fire-roasted corn
Instructions:
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they become translucent.
Add the minced garlic, tomato paste, and fresh herbs to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
Add the chopped molokai venison to the skillet and cook until browned.
In a separate bowl, mash the boiled potatoes and add salt, pepper, and green onions.
Add the peas, carrots, and fire-roasted corn to the venison mixture in the skillet and stir to combine.
Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir until combined.
Pour in the chicken or beef stock and continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Transfer the venison mixture to an oven-safe dish and spread the mashed potatoes over the top, covering the mixture completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the mashed potatoes are lightly browned.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Molokai Venison Shepherd's Pie.
This Molokai Venison Shepherd's Pie is a great alternative to traditional lamb-based shepherd's pie, and the use of venison adds a unique flavor that is sure to impress. The venison used in this recipe is from Molokai, where hunting is allowed due to the large population of deer on the island. The venison has a mild flavor, but if you prefer a stronger game taste, simply add more herbs or seasonings to the dish.
The creamy, gravy-like sauce is made from the combination of flour and chicken or beef stock, and the fresh herbs, garlic, and kale add a touch of green to the dish, making it the perfect meal to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Serve with a cold beer or a glass of red wine and enjoy a delicious and unique twist on traditional Irish fare.
Amateur radio operators have a unique opportunity to connect with people from all over the world. The South America 10m contest is just one example of the exciting events that bring amateur radio enthusiasts together.
Last year, I was lucky enough to participate in the 2022 contest and was honored to receive the Hawaiian Islands #1 rank and #1 in OC and a World Rank of #202.
OC in Ham Radio refers to the "Oceania" continent, which includes countries in the Pacific region such as Australia, New Zealand, and various island nations. In the context of Ham Radio contests, OC is used as a shorthand to designate the geographical location of amateur radio operators. This designation is used to keep track of the number of contacts made with different regions around the world, and to foster friendly competition among Ham Radio operators.
The South America 10m contest is a great way for amateur radio operators to improve their operational abilities and to connect with others who share their passion for the hobby. The contest organizers, http://sa10m.com.ar/wp/en-home/, put a lot of effort into creating a fun and enjoyable event for participants. I was thrilled to be a part of this contest and I look forward to participating in future events.
Operating from Molokai during a DX Holiday was an amazing experience. I used an IC-7300 and mainly a Rob KH6RX vertical push-up mast to beam my antenna towards South America. The 28MHz propagation conditions were excellent and the enthusiasm of the participants made it a truly enjoyable contest.
I want to extend my gratitude to the South America 10m contest organizers for creating such a fun and exciting event. I also want to thank the amateur radio community for their support and encouragement. It is through events like this that we can continue to share our passion for this amazing hobby and inspire others to get involved.
Receiving the Hawaiian Islands #1 rank and a World Rank of #202 is a humbling experience and I am honored to have received such recognition. I hope that my participation in this contest will inspire others to get involved in the amateur radio community and to continue to share the passion for this amazing hobby.
In conclusion, the South America 10m contest is a great way for amateur radio enthusiasts to connect with others who share their passion for the hobby. I am grateful for the opportunity to participate and I look forward to future contests. Let’s continue to share our passion for amateur radio and inspire others to get involved.
Contest are just one of many ways that the Ham Radio community comes together to celebrate this amazing hobby and to connect with others from around the world.
Amateur radio operators are also known as radio amateurs or hams. The term "ham" is a nickname for amateur radio operators.
Purpose Mission Statement: To foster Ham camaraderie, field operation, emergency operating preparedness, and just plain on the air, outdoor fun in the midst of winter for American, Canadian, and DX Hams.
When: Winter Field Day runs for 24 hours during the last full weekend in January each year from 1900 UTC (2pm EST) Saturday to 1900 UTC (2pm EST) Sunday.
https://pota.app/#/park/K-2211 Heeia State Park
https://parksontheair.com/ Parks on the Air ® (POTA) site for international portable amateur radio operations that promote emergency awareness and communications from national/federal and state/provincial level parks
Winter Field Day Association
Winter Field Day Association (WFDA) is a dedicated group of Amateur Radio Operators who believe that emergency communications in a winter environment is just as important as the preparations and practice that is done each summer but with some additional unique operational concerns.
We believe, as do the ARES & RACES organizations, that maintaining your operational skills should not be limited to fair weather scenarios. The addition of Winter Field Day will enhance those already important skills of those that who generously volunteer their time and equipment to these organizations. This is why WFD is open to all licensed amateur radio operators worldwide.
Disasters are unpredictable by nature and can strike when you least expect them. WFDA's goal is to help enhance your skills and ready you for all environmental conditions found in the US and Canada during the spring, summer, fall and winter Preparedness is the key to a professional and timely response during any event and this is what local and state authorities are expecting when they reach out to the emergency service groups that offer their services.
If you are serious about emergency communications as we are; we welcome you to join us for our yearly event. We are sure you will find this event a pleasant change and challenge to that of a normal summer time field day.
An amateur radio operator is someone who uses equipment at an amateur radio station to engage in two-way personal communications with other amateur operators on radio frequencies assigned to the amateur radio service. Amateur radio operators have been granted an amateur radio license by a governmental regulatory authority after passing an examination on applicable regulations, electronics, radio theory, and radio operation. As a component of their license, amateur radio operators are assigned a call sign that they use to identify themselves during communication.
Extended, the dipole is cut for the 80 meter band with one element approximately 47 feet in length, the other approximately 83 feet. It can be used in any of the standard dipole configurations, flat-top, inverted V, sloper, vertical dipole, wire vertical w/counterpoise, etc. but the patterns achieved through different configurations are not the same as with a classic half-wave dipole in a standard configuration.
http://www.earchi.org/education/ Emergency Amateur Radio Club - Hawaii would like to assist Oahu residents in obtaining or upgrading their FCC Amateur Radio licenses.
Here is my log
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
Created-By: CONTEST: WFD CALLSIGN: KH6ML CLUB: LOCATION: KANEOHE, HI ARRL-SECTION: PAC CATEGORY: 1O CATEGORY-POWER: LOW SOAPBOX: 500 points for not using commercial power SOAPBOX: 500 points for setting up outdoors SOAPBOX: 500 points for setting up away from home SOAPBOX: BONUS Total 1500 CLAIMED-SCORE: 1534 OPERATORS: KH6ML NAME: Michael Miller ADDRESS: 44-096 Keaalau Place ADDRESS-CITY: Kaneohe ADDRESS-STATE: HI ADDRESS-POSTALCODE: 96744 ADDRESS-COUNTRY: HAWAII EMAIL: KH6ML808@GMAIL.COM QSO: 7088 PH 2022-01-29 2217 KH6ML 2O PAC AH6J 1H PAC QSO: 7088 PH 2022-01-29 2220 KH6ML 2O PAC KK6GM 1H PAC QSO: 7088 PH 2022-01-29 2222 KH6ML 2O PAC NH6DV 1H PAC QSO: 14268 PH 2022-01-29 2301 KH6ML 2O PAC KO4SB 1H AL QSO: 14268 PH 2022-01-29 2307 KH6ML 2O PAC N6GR 1H NM QSO: 14268 PH 2022-01-29 2320 KH6ML 2O PAC K7PAC 1H OR QSO: 14268 PH 2022-01-29 2341 KH6ML 2O PAC K7RKO 1H NV QSO: 14268 PH 2022-01-30 0013 KH6ML 2O PAC AL7KC 1H AK QSO: 14268 PH 2022-01-30 0023 KH6ML 2O PAC KD7ZPP 1H NV QSO: 14268 PH 2022-01-30 0023 KH6ML 2O PAC W6TDX 1O OR QSO: 14268 PH 2022-01-30 0032 KH6ML 2O PAC KF6IDK 1O SJV QSO: 144 FM 2022-01-30 0040 KH6ML 2O PAC KH6LT 1O PAC QSO: 144 FM 2022-01-30 0044 KH6ML 2O PAC WH6GPZ 1H PAC QSO: 14268 PH 2022-01-30 0051 KH6ML 2O PAC W0SJE 1H CO QSO: 144 FM 2022-01-30 0433 KH6ML 2O PAC N1VA 1H PAC QSO: 144 FM 2022-01-30 0441 KH6ML 2O PAC WH6DWF 2H PAC QSO: 144 FM 2022-01-30 0450 KH6ML 2O PAC KH6GG 2H PAC END-OF-LOG:
1.14.2022: Large volcanic eruption near Tonga (Hunga Tonga-Hunga
Ha'apai volcano) today as seen from outer space. Shown on visible
imagery using the Himawari satellite. #hiwx #tsunami #earthquake
TSUNAMI MESSAGE NUMBER 7
NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER HONOLULU HI
640 AM HST SAT JAN 15 2022
TO - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE STATE OF HAWAII
SUBJECT - TSUNAMI ADVISORY SUPPLEMENT
A TSUNAMI ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII.
A VOLCANIC ERUPTION OCCURRED WITH THESE PRELIMINARY PARAMETERS
ORIGIN TIME - 0627 PM HST 14 JAN 2022
COORDINATES - 20.5 SOUTH 175.4 WEST
LOCATION - TONGA
MEASUREMENTS OR REPORTS OF TSUNAMI WAVE ACTIVITY
TSUNAMI WAVE OSCILLATIONS ACROSS THE STATE OF HAWAII CONTINUE
TO DIMINISH BUT ARE NOT YET ALL BELOW TSUNAMI ADVISORY LEVEL.
THE FOLLOWING LIST PROVIDES MAXIMUM TSUNAMI AMPLITUDES SO FAR
ON GAUGES ACROSS THE ENTIRE PACIFIC.
LAT - LATITUDE (N-NORTH, S-SOUTH)
LON - LONGITUDE (E-EAST, W-WEST)
TIME - TIME OF THE MEASUREMENT (Z IS UTC IS GREENWICH TIME)
AMPL - TSUNAMI AMPLITUDE MEASURED RELATIVE TO NORMAL SEA LEVEL.
IT IS ...NOT... CREST-TO-TROUGH WAVE HEIGHT.
VALUES ARE GIVEN IN BOTH METERS(M) AND FEET(FT).
PER - PERIOD OF TIME IN MINUTES(MIN) FROM ONE WAVE TO THE NEXT.
NOTE - DART MEASUREMENTS ARE FROM THE DEEP OCEAN AND THEY
ARE GENERALLY MUCH SMALLER THAN WOULD BE COASTAL
MEASUREMENTS AT SIMILAR LOCATIONS.
EVALUATION
TSUNAMI WAVES THAT CAN BE A HAZARD TO SWIMMERS AND BOATERS AS
WELL AS TO PERSONS NEAR THE SHORE AT BEACHES AND IN HARBORS AND
MARINAS ARE NOW AFFECTING THE STATE OF HAWAII. THIS HAZARD COULD
CONTINUE FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THE SITUATION IS BEING MONITORED
CLOSELY AND THE ADVISORY WILL END WHEN THE HAZARD HAS PASSED.
FURTHER MESSAGES WILL BE ISSUED HOURLY OR SOONER AS CONDITIONS
WARRANT UNTIL THE THREAT TO HAWAII HAS PASSED.
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