Korey Chandler-WA5RR

Retired Army NCO, ham radio guy that loves CW contesting and satellites. Amateur astronomer and astrophotographer. Former calls KA5VCQ, HL9VC, YI9VCQ and W3TUA.

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

Had a good time at the Ardmore Hamarama Hamfest yesterday. Some goodies followed me home! 73 DE W5HI

[Physics In History @PhysInHistory]

Visualization of the magnetic field. https://t.co/DQ8BqLEKKQ

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

My new vanity call was assigned today! Finally got a 1x3 as W5HI.

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

@N4AKV_ @GridChasers Hadn't heard of that site but just registered. I'll try to post when out in the field. We'll have internet.

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

I'll be in grid square DM86 from Friday, 27 Sept through 5 Oct. Hope to get on the FM birds and hand out the grid for any who might need it. 73 DE WA5RR

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

Okie-Tex Star Party is coming up fast! Friday, 27 September until 5 October. I'm hoping for good weather this year. Last year was a 'wash-out' but it let me make other plans and visit several places in OK, CO and NM. In fact, I did my first POTA activation at Black Mesa SP, OK.

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

@WX4TVS I'll be in DM86 beginning Friday 27 Sept and until 5 Oct

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

@WX4TVS I really need to get back out there on the birds. There's a star party starting on Friday and I will be in far NW Oklahoma and will get on passes during the day. 73 DE WA5RR

[Jack Carr @JackCarrUSA]

This has to be the longest standing ovation for anyone or anything I have ever witnessed.

4000 high school students in Normandy, France standing to honor our World War II veterans.

This area in northern France has not forgotten the events of 80 years ago.

Honored and humbled beyond words to be here with my daughter volunteering with the @bestdefense_ supporting their mission to “take care of the ones who took care of us” assisting World War II veterans as they return to the sand and soil on which they fought.

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

I've been at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS since Tuesday of last week and will be here for about ten more days. The hams from the Mississippi Coast Amateur Radio Club have been welcoming and I'm looking forward to participating with them during the upcoming ARRL 10-Meter Contest!

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

@WD9EWK Satellite and digital operators are consistently good LOTW confirmers!

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

My Texas Rangers are the 2023 World Series Champions!!!!!

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

Clear skies, nice cool temperatures and excellent seeing conditions gave me the chance to see how my ZWO Dual-band filter works. I'd say it's a winner!

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

Tested the new scope and the 'new to me' ASI Air Pro. Here's the Great Orion and Running Man nebulae! Bortle 4 zone in my front yard.

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

John Martin Reservoir State Park (K-1224) is close to Lamar, CO. I think a POTA activation will happen on Tuesday!

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

With the cloudy weather that moved in on Saturday, I managed to take the time on Sunday to accomplish my first POTA activation at K-2773 Black Mesa State Park, OK

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

Plans for activating FM birds are on hold. My star party site had horrible rain and I broke camp. I'm headed to Lamar, CO tomorrow and then will move to and activate DM87 on Wednesday. Might do some bird passes DM88 on Tuesday/Wednesday as well.

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

@PilotAstronomy It blew in and destroyed my tent/canopy combo. I had a backup tent which worked well but it started raining all afternoon Sunday and into the afternoon on Monday. I broke camp and am diverting to other locales!

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

I'll be in far NW Oklahoma starting on Friday (DM86) and will have FM satellite capability for eight days during the Okie-Tex Star Party. Plans are to be on FM birds as much as possible during the daylight hours.

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

The truck is packed (to the gills) with astronomy and photography gear. I ensured that I packed the Arrow satellite antenna and look forward to putting DM86/87 on the air along with Black Mesa State Park over the next 8 days!

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

@KC1MMC I'll also be very close to the DM87 line this weekend and all next week.

[Korey Chandler-WA5RR @WA5RR_NTX]

@KC1MMC Wow! I work in EM03 still. We can work soon I hope!