by Michael Martens | Jul 28, 2013 | Antennas
Antenna mounting can be a tough subject. We want multiple radios on the air monitoring different frequencies and bands, yet we are limited by the amount of space available to place antennas. A common question I receive is how close can I mount this antenna to my other...
by Michael Martens | May 20, 2013 | MURS
Growing up in the country we had a long, wooded driveway. You’d never know who was coming up the drive: could it be a delivery person, the mailman, or perhaps someone wanting to cause mischief. I wish we had a product like the Dakota Alert Driveway Monitor to...
by Michael Martens | Apr 7, 2013 | Amateur Radio
Alright, you’ve just received your ham radio Technician license, or are in the process of earning your license. You’ve been reading the literature and looking at radios to get started with. Maybe you’re even shopping around on eBay or the other sites...
by Michael Martens | Feb 10, 2013 | emcomm
Do you have a backup or spare antenna that you can deploy in the field or use during an emergency? As amateur radio operators, we put a lot of time an effort into our antenna systems so that they work at optimal performance. Constantly tweaking and tuning, we work...
by Michael Martens | Jan 25, 2013 | Antennas, Scanner
Radio Scanning has come a long way since the old ‘Rock Boxes’ of the 1970’s. This article explores how to get the best performance out of your analog or digital radio scanner. Radio scanning is a great hobby. Not only do you stay informed with...
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