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019 - Meet W0KEG Kevin “KEGMan” Giebel - A Parks on the Air Legend | POTA Hunters Series
In my series called POTA Hunters, I sit down with the voices I hear in nearly every activation to get to know the people behind those familiar call signs.
In this second episode, we meet Kevin “KEGMan” Giebel (W0KEG),...
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018 - Meet AL7KC Mike Sambuco - A Parks on the Air Legend | POTA Hunters Series
This episode contains my first conversation in a new series called POTA Hunters, where I sit down with the voices I hear in nearly every activation to get to know the people behind those familiar call signs.
Today, we...
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017 - I Am Going To Activate 26 Parks In Two Days This Weekend
My Ambitious POTA Goal: Activate 25 Parks in Two Days (THIS WEEKEND!)
Since earning my General License in September 2024, I’ve completely fallen in love with Parks On The Air (POTA).
One of the goals I set for myself...
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016 - Help Me Decide What Comes Next for Cliff’s Notes on Amateur Radio
In this short episode, I’m bringing you behind the scenes and sharing two ideas that have been on my mind for Cliff’s Notes on Amateur Radio. I’m genuinely looking for your feedback to decide which of these ideas...
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015 - Portable Go Bag Complete After POTA Equipment Failure
This episode was inspired by a QSO with Ron Rowe, W2ELS. If you’d like to hear another episode of this podcast, there’s only one way to make it happen: hunt me down in the park, mention the show, and request a new...
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014 - Parks, Pileups, and Podcast Listeners
In this episode, I sit down with no script, just a heart full of gratitude for this hobby that has become such a meaningful part of my life. It’s been about six weeks since the last episode, and a lot has happened...
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013 - Did I Get Bored With Amateur Radio After Four Months?
In this episode, I share the reason I've been "radio silent" since December as it relates to this podcast.
I launched this podcast on August 24th, publishing 12 podcast episodes within 17 weeks, but then stopped...
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012 - The Untold Story of ICOM’s Rise and Lido Radio’s Beginnings with Jim Newcomb
In this episode of Cliff’s Notes on Amateur Radio, I sit down with Jim Newcomb, the founder of Lido Radio Products, to explore his incredible journey through the world of Amateur Radio and entrepreneurship. From his...
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011 - HF & POTA Gear Haul 2024 - Part 2
In this episode, I continue sharing my initial amateur radio gear purchases after selling my 1974 Classic Volkswagen Beetle, which provided me with a $9,000 budget for the hobby.
Radio Purchases
ICOM 7300 - For Home...
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010 - HF & POTA Gear Haul 2024 - Part 1
In this episode, I share my Amateur Radio journey over the past three and a half weeks since my first Parks On The Air activation in episode 9. I share why I've been "radio silent" when it comes to new podcast...
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009 - My First Parks On The Air (POTA) Park Activation
I'm deeply grateful for the incredible gift Mark Volstad (AI4BJ) gave me today. Mark reached out midweek, offering to assist with my first official POTA Park Activation using his own gear. This episode captures the...
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008 - Unlocking the World of HF - A Tale of Generosity, Setups, and Connection
My First Solo Adventures with HF Radio
In this episode, I share my first solo adventures with HF radio, with the help of many different people who have made that possible for me.
Selling the Volkswagen Beetle
In the...
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