K4DAR

Amateur Radio

David Raney — Middle Tennessee. Focused on CW, portable operation, POTA/SOTA, antennas, and integrating radio with software and automation.

Callsign: K4DAR Grid: EM66ob

Home Station

  • Icom IC-7300
  • Buckmaster OCF antenna
  • Remote operation and station automation

Portable

  • Penntek TR-35
  • Lightweight wire antennas
  • CW paddles and straight keys
  • POTA / SOTA field operation

Current Interests

  • Improving CW proficiency
  • Portable CW operating
  • Lightweight field stations
  • Antenna experimentation

Radio + Software

  • Remote station control
  • Logging and digital integration
  • Station monitoring
  • Linux, Docker, and automation