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Thomas (K4SWL)

@qrper@mastodon.radio
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Joined June 25, 2022
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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 6mo ago

Artwork from my amazing daughter, Geneva (K4TLI):
#Artemis #Artemis2

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 4mo ago

Morning POTA: Taking the Argonaut VI Out for Fresh Air

https://qrper.com/2026/05/morning-pota-taking-the-argonaut-vi-out-for-fresh-air/?swcfpc=1

Morning POTA: Taking the Argonaut VI Out for Fresh Air
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Morning POTA: Taking the Argonaut VI Out for Fresh Air

by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, May 1, 2026, my wife and I had plans to spend part of the day in Carrboro, North Carolina. A friend had told us about an art store there, roughly 50 minutes from the co…

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 4mo ago

Appalachian Trail Magic and a Trailside POTA Activation!

https://qrper.com/2026/05/appalachian-trail-magic-and-a-trailside-pota-activation/?swcfpc=1

Appalachian Trail Magic and a Trailside POTA Activation!
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Appalachian Trail Magic and a Trailside POTA Activation!

by Thomas (K4SWL) In March, our friend Emily set out on an incredible six-month adventure: thru-hiking the entire Appalachian Trail from start to finish—a journey of roughly 2,200 miles stretching …

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 6mo ago

Putting Europe on the Air: A KX2, an Eurail Pass, and Ten First-Ever POTA Activations

https://qrper.com/2026/04/putting-europe-on-the-air-a-kx2-an-eurail-pass-and-ten-first-ever-pota-activations/?swcfpc=1

Putting Europe on the Air: A KX2, an Eurail Pass, and Ten First-Ever POTA Activations
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Putting Europe on the Air: A KX2, an Eurail Pass, and Ten First-Ever POTA Activations

By Richard (KE4WLE) March 2026 I didn’t originally plan this as a POTA trip. I was accepted to speak at a cybersecurity conference in Brussels, and somewhere between accepting the invitation …

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 5mo ago

Johnston Mill State Nature Preserve (US-3859) – A Pedestrian Mobile Slog with a Surprise Finish!

https://qrper.com/2026/05/johnston-mill-state-nature-preserve-us-3859-a-pedestrian-mobile-slog-with-a-surprise-finish/?swcfpc=1

Johnston Mill State Nature Preserve (US-3859) – A Pedestrian Mobile Slog with a Surprise Finish!
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Johnston Mill State Nature Preserve (US-3859) – A Pedestrian Mobile Slog with a Surprise Finish!

by Thomas (K4SWL) Yesterday—Friday, May 1, 2026—my wife and I had a full day in the Raleigh–Durham area of North Carolina. That morning, I kicked things off with a leisurely 40-minute activation at…

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 5mo ago

Why are my POTA & SOTA activations often so short?

https://qrper.com/2026/04/why-are-my-pota-sota-activations-often-so-short/?swcfpc=1

Why are my POTA & SOTA activations often so short?
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Why are my POTA & SOTA activations often so short?

I received the following question from a reader recently, and I thought it deserved a proper reply here—especially since I get some version of this question a few times every year. Thomas, you ment…

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 7mo ago

Playing with the @n6ara@mastodon.radio TinyGawant.
This little guy is quirky and fun!

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 6mo ago

Pebble HF: An Ultra-Affordable QRP Radio Kit with Big Potential!

https://qrper.com/2026/03/pebble-hf-an-ultra-affordable-qrp-radio-kit-with-big-potential/?swcfpc=1

Pebble HF: An Ultra-Affordable QRP Radio Kit with Big Potential!
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Pebble HF: An Ultra-Affordable QRP Radio Kit with Big Potential!

Yesterday, Mike and Becky of the Ham Radio Duo on YouTube introduced a new product they’ve been quietly developing behind the scenes for quite some time: the Pebble HF. In short, it’s an incredibly…

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 4mo ago

Morning POTA: Just Enough Radio Before a Road Trip!

https://qrper.com/2026/05/morning-pota-just-enough-radio-before-a-road-trip/?swcfpc=1

Morning POTA: Just Enough Radio Before a Road Trip!
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Morning POTA: Just Enough Radio Before a Road Trip!

by Thomas (K4SWL) On the morning of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, I had my bags packed and ready to leave Raleigh. My wife, daughter, and I were heading back to the mountains for a couple of days before re…

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 5mo ago

Roadside POTA Twofer: Testing DB4REB's KH1 Angled Pressure Paddles!

https://qrper.com/2026/05/roadside-pota-twofer-testing-db4rebs-kh1-angled-pressure-paddles/?swcfpc=1

Roadside POTA Twofer: Testing DB4REB’s KH1 Angled Pressure Paddles!
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Roadside POTA Twofer: Testing DB4REB’s KH1 Angled Pressure Paddles!

by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, I visited my buddy Vlado in South Asheville and, on the way home, decided to take a shortcut via the Blue Ridge Parkway. Since I was already on the Park…

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 5mo ago

POTA with Friends: Zach's First CW Activation, New Gear, and Tough Bands!

https://qrper.com/2026/05/pota-with-friends-zachs-first-cw-activation-new-gear-and-tough-bands/?swcfpc=1

POTA with Friends: Zach’s First CW Activation, New Gear, and Tough Bands!
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POTA with Friends: Zach’s First CW Activation, New Gear, and Tough Bands!

by Thomas (K4SWL) On Friday, April 10, 2026, my friends Zach (AI4ZD) and his daughter Maggie (KR4FTN) were in the Asheville area for the day and reached out to see if I could meet up for a POTA act…

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 5mo ago

RARSfest Road Trip + A Spontaneous POTA Activation with Vlado

https://qrper.com/2026/05/rarsfest-road-trip-a-spontaneous-pota-activation-with-vlado/?swcfpc=1

RARSfest Road Trip + A Spontaneous POTA Activation with Vlado
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RARSfest Road Trip + A Spontaneous POTA Activation with Vlado

by Thomas (K4SWL) The first weekend of April 2026 was the RARSfest in Raleigh. Even though I had just gotten back from a trip to Raleigh, my dear friend Vlado (N3CZ) and I had long planned to atten…

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 3mo ago
Replying to
@JezCaudle@infosec.exchange @swling@mastodon.radio I've listened to both in the past, but my favorite, of course, has been The Shipping Forecast.
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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 5mo ago

Testing DB4REB’s Clever KH1 Accessories on the Blue Ridge Parkway
https://qrper.com/2026/05/testing-db4rebs-clever-kh1-accessories-on-the-blue-ridge-parkway/?swcfpc=1

Testing DB4REB’s Clever KH1 Accessories on the Blue Ridge Parkway
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Testing DB4REB’s Clever KH1 Accessories on the Blue Ridge Parkway

by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, April 6, 2026, my wife was meeting some friends at a café in Black Mountain, North Carolina, so I drove her into town, dropped her off, grabbed an oat milk latte in my …

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 5mo ago

Testing DB4REB’s Clever KH1 Accessories on the Blue Ridge Parkway
https://qrper.com/2026/05/testing-db4rebs-clever-kh1-accessories-on-the-blue-ridge-parkway/?swcfpc=1

Testing DB4REB’s Clever KH1 Accessories on the Blue Ridge Parkway
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Testing DB4REB’s Clever KH1 Accessories on the Blue Ridge Parkway

by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, April 6, 2026, my wife was meeting some friends at a café in Black Mountain, North Carolina, so I drove her into town, dropped her off, grabbed an oat milk latte in my …

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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 6mo ago
Replying to
@geerlingguy very timely, Jeff! Thank you for the primer!
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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 45mo ago
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@oatmeal@mastodon.social This. I understand this.
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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 41mo ago
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@2E0ECN@mastodon.radio @N4JAW@mastodon.radio But, of course, you already know this story, Mark! :)
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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 41mo ago
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@2E0ECN@mastodon.radio So @N4JAW@mastodon.radio has a few folding bikes, but no Bromptons. I know he uses a Tern quite a lot. Funny, because it was Jim who convinced me to take the Brompton plunge. I always wanted one and while saving up for a new one, two used ones showed up locally on the used market (an extremely rare occurence here in North Carolina) and I grabbed both. Absolutely love them and am grateful to Jim to telling me to bite the bullet. Always wanted a Brommie when I live int he UK!
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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 5mo ago
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@archy@mastodon.radio Thank you so much! Yes, I do love handheld portable--in fact, just walked back in from making a few contacts as I walked my property! :)
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Thomas (K4SWL) @qrper@mastodon.radio
· 5mo ago
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@df9hc@mastodon.radio 😀
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