Journal entry rollup

This page summarizes and categorizes all my journal entries to date.¹

I launched journal.seefar.dev on January 5, 2023. Since then I’ve written over forty entries. Here’s a “journal roll-up” of all my writings as an overall guide.

Topics

Personal stories and my Grandpa, the original W1YTQ
CW (Morse Code) operating
Parks on the Air (POTA) & field operations
Antenna building, repair & experimentation
Kit building & soldering
Scouting
Logging, mapping & software tools
Digital modes & VHF/UHF
Radio goals, reflections & milestones
Radio equipment & impressions
Resources & learning
General ham radio operations

Personal stories and my Grandpa, the original W1YTQ

Stories and reflections about my Grandpa, personal milestones, and the role of amateur radio in my life. These entries highlight meaningful connections and personal history within the hobby.

CW (Morse Code) operating

Guides, contests, and experiences related to operating CW (Morse code), including activity guides, awards, and personal achievements in learning and using Morse.

Parks on the Air (POTA) & field operations

Experiences, tips, and stories about activating parks, portable operations, and field setups. This category includes POTA, SOTA, and other outdoor radio activities.

Antenna building, repair & experimentation

Articles and guides on building, repairing, and experimenting with antennas for various bands and purposes. Includes both homebrew and kit-based projects.

Kit building & soldering

Resources and experiences for those interested in building radio kits and learning soldering skills, suitable for beginners and hobbyists alike.

Scouting

Stories and resources about introducing young people to amateur radio, including Scouting events, Merit Madges, and youth awards.

Logging, mapping & software tools

Tips and tutorials for logging contacts, mapping operations, and using software tools to enhance your amateur radio experience.

Digital modes & VHF/UHF

Information and experiences with digital modes and VHF/UHF radio, including APRS, hotspots, and digital voice/data operation.

Radio goals, reflections & milestones

Personal goals, reflections, and milestone achievements in my amateur radio journey. From first contacts to awards, and recognitions earned through amateur radio activities and achievements.

Radio equipment & impressions

Impressions and experiences with various radio equipment, including new rigs, antennas, and accessories for different operating styles. I would not call these “reviews” as I’m not advising on purchasing. I’m just sharing my personal impressions and how I use different radios and equipment.

Resources & learning

Recommended resources, learning materials, and guides for expanding your knowledge and skills in amateur radio.

General ham radio operations

General topics and entries about ham radio operation, troubleshooting, and maintaining your station.

The categories and page links on this page were generated using ChatGPT. AI is good at summarizing and categorizing collections of documents. All other pages on this site and the introduction on this page were written by me without AI assistance.

I do use LLMs and AI periodically to check grammar and clean up markdown. When I use AI in a substantive way, I’ll always mention it so you, the reader, knows. ↩