Transceiver
Yaesu FT-991A
Upgraded from the stock microphone to a Yaesu M-100 dual-element mic with built-in lo-cut and hi-cut filters.
Amateur Radio Station
W4WZW
Whiskey 4 Whiskey Zulu Whiskey
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Station Licensee & Control Operator
Capt. James Lowe
About the Station
The Operator
Capt. James Lowe is a USCG 200-Ton Licensed Master, U.S. Navy veteran, and Amateur Extra class operator. He runs a mobile station from a 39-foot RV Toy Hauler based in NE Holmes County, Florida.
For yacht delivery and relocation services, visit his professional sites linked in the navigation.
Why Ham Radio?
I wanted to stay in contact with real people and stay informed about the “Goings On!” without relying on social media or the news. I like that I can have a conversation with someone in my neighborhood — or on the other side of the world.
- Personal Growth — License, theory, and exploration of the hobby
- Independent Communication — Reliable when traditional infrastructure fails
- Global Connectivity — Cross-cultural conversations worldwide
- Community — Clubs, events, shared knowledge, friendships
- Emergency Communications — Vital when other systems go down
- Information — Real-time news, weather, and updates
Station Equipment
Tuner
Palstar AT2KD
Manual tuner. Slower than the radio’s internal tuner but performs better in practice.
HF Antenna
Comet CHA-250HD
Mounted on the rear of the RV on a 2-inch schedule-40 aluminum mast with DX Engineering tilt brackets.
VHF/UHF
Comet GP-9 Dual Band
Mounted near the front on an 8-foot mast above the roofline. Both antennas tilt down for storms or travel.
Power
12 V System
Enhanced RV electrical system with a second battery and heavy-gauge wiring to terminal blocks near the radio.
Mobile Platform
39-ft RV Toy Hauler
Full mobile station. Antennas use DX Engineering tilt brackets with 3-inch aluminum angle and stainless muffler clamps for easy lay-down.
Photos of the radio, tuner, power supply, and antenna installations will appear here once uploaded to an images/ folder.
QRZ Logbook
Live statistics and recent contacts from the QRZ logbook.
Visitor Log / QSO Report
Leave a log entry or message. The form is available for testing and feedback.
Most recent public entry will appear here when the backend is connected.