Category Archives: Land-Mobile

How does antenna height affect VHF communications

Radio operators typically want to get the best performance and range out of their antenna systems. VHF and UHF  propagation is typically line of site, so the common thought to increasing range is to increase the antenna height. For the … Continue reading

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Mild winter makes for a great reason to upgrade your antenna system

As I write this, we are in the midst of one of the most mile winters that I can remember. Our snow cover in northern Wisconsin is only inches deep and in fact I have quite a few bare spots … Continue reading

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Digital J-Pole Antennas

Our community, Wausau and Marathon County, Wisconsin is in the process of converting their analog radio system over to a narrow band digital radio system. Marathon County has about 130,000 residents and covers an area about the size of the … Continue reading

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Antennas for MURS: the Multi Use Radio Service

MURS or the Multi Use Radio Service is a license free radio service designated by the FCC for short range business and family communications. MURS has five channels in the 151 – 154 VHF MHz range that can be used. … Continue reading

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The 462MHz (GMRS) J-Pole

GMRS radios are gaining in popularity daily. Inexpensive and effective, these radios are redefining how families keep in touch. Continue reading

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