Ethan J. A. SchoonoverAug 22, 2023
My son and I made a quick run to the Puget Sound seaside to take advantage of the 20 meter band this morning. Sitting here in Seattle we made a contact in the Czech Republic using less power than you'd use to light a lightbulb. #hamradio #amateurradio #ft8
Show threadEthan J. A. SchoonoverAug 22, 2023

One of the great things about doing ham radio in a park like this is the endless stream of kids that come up to ask you what you are doing.

"ARE YOU MAKING A TIKTOK?"

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN NO INTERNET"

"HOW IS THIS TALKING TO JAPAN"

Invariably the parents are as interested, but it's always the kids that are uninhibited enough to ask.

#hamradio #amateurradio #ft8

Show threadRey Aug 22, 2023
@ethanschoonover fair, I'd be super curious, your circle-antenna looks fascinating! :)
Show threadJames WellsAug 23, 2023
@nothe @ethanschoonover
That looks like an AL-705 (https://www.alphaantenna.com/product-category/accessories/icom-ic-905-ic-705-options-for-the-al-705-magloop-antenna/) with the EK-705 enhancement (https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/icom-ic-705-al-705-enhancement-kit-for-the-magnetic-loop/) and the radio to his son's right looks like an Icom IC-705 (https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-705/) which makes sense given then antenna.
ICOM AL-705 ACCS

Alpha Antenna - ICOM AL-705 ACCS

Alpha Antenna
Show threadRey 
@nikatjef @ethanschoonover …gezheunteit ;)
Aug 23, 2023 at 5:53pmWeb
Show threadRey Aug 23, 2023
@nikatjef @ethanschoonover I've got a nice local crew of radio-fans here, so if I ever get to when i'm ready to learn, I've got the resources ;)
Show threadJames WellsAug 23, 2023
@nothe @ethanschoonover
If you get interested, you should check out Ethan's radio slack workspace (cascadiaradio.org). A lot of really cool people on there and a great wealth of knowledge available.