Portable operating
My primary portable radio is a Xiegu G90. At roughly 20 watts, it is small enough for travel but capable enough for campground contacts on voice and digital modes.
K1RHH • Radio from the road
Campground Radio
Part camping tool, part hobby, part service—and always another way to make a campsite interesting.
Amateur radio has followed me into Scouting, camporees, campgrounds, and RV travel. Trail Tater gives it a permanent place to ride along.
Campground setup
A simple portable station can include the radio, battery power, a 20-meter hamstick on a speaker tripod, and a practical radial system that packs away when camp is over.
Scouting and K2BSA
I have taught the Radio Merit Badge and operated K2BSA stations for Scouts. At one camporee, about 250 Scouts had the chance to get on the air in a single day.
RV Radio Network
The RV Radio Network connects two things I already enjoy: amateur radio and traveling by camper. It is a natural fit for Trail Tater.
Why bring a radio?
More than making contacts
Emergency awareness
Radio provides another way to receive information when cell coverage is weak or local weather turns serious.
Scouting service
It gives young people a chance to hear distant stations, learn communications skills, and discover a hobby that can last a lifetime.
A campsite challenge
Every campground is different. Trees, terrain, noise, antenna space, and park rules all become part of solving the station puzzle.
Family history
My call sign, K1RHH, honors my father Richard Herbert Hall and carries his initials every time I transmit.
🥔 Trail Tater Radio Note
Good campground radio starts with being a good neighbor: keep the setup tidy, avoid creating trip hazards, respect quiet hours, and never let an antenna interfere with another campsite.
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