Welcome to k9jpd ham radio

Join me as I share my ham radio contesting journey, tips, and gear insights.

A cozy ham radio station setup with vintage and modern equipment glowing softly.
A cozy ham radio station setup with vintage and modern equipment glowing softly.
Close-up of hands tuning a ham radio dial with a background of contest logs.
Close-up of hands tuning a ham radio dial with a background of contest logs.
A wall showcasing awards and certificates from ham radio contests.
A wall showcasing awards and certificates from ham radio contests.

About Me

Sharing my favorite equipment, recent contacts, and upcoming product reviews.

My Gear

Snapshots of the radios and antennas powering my contests.

Close-up of a vintage ham radio transceiver glowing warmly on a wooden desk.
Close-up of a vintage ham radio transceiver glowing warmly on a wooden desk.
A sprawling antenna array against a clear blue sky, ready for contest action.
A sprawling antenna array against a clear blue sky, ready for contest action.
A cluttered but cozy ham shack filled with monitors, microphones, and gear.
A cluttered but cozy ham shack filled with monitors, microphones, and gear.
A proud display of contest certificates and awards pinned above the radio setup.
A proud display of contest certificates and awards pinned above the radio setup.
A close-up shot of a vintage ham radio transceiver glowing softly in a dimly lit room, with dials and meters clearly visible.
A close-up shot of a vintage ham radio transceiver glowing softly in a dimly lit room, with dials and meters clearly visible.

Classic gear.