by kb9vbr | Dec 1, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A
This week, Dave, KZ9V, shares with us how he modified his 40 through 10 meter end fed half wave antenna to work as a ¼ wave radiator on 80 meters using the window screen ground. – – Links and resources – – -Extend your end fed half wave antenna...
by kb9vbr | Nov 28, 2023 | Activation Log
Gabil’s GRA-7350TC is a compact vertical antenna that is designed for portable operations. The antenna itself is relatively lightweight and consists of three componants: a 102 inch telescoping whip, an adjustable section with internal loading coil, and an...
by kb9vbr | Nov 25, 2023 | Parks on the Air
We take a weekend trip to Rocky Arbor State Park (POTA K-1476) in the Wisconsin Dells. Rocky Arbor State park is located a little over a mile away from the Wisconsin Dells a, popular tourist destination known for its natural beauty and waterparks. This park, created...
by kb9vbr | Nov 21, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A
This week, Dave KZ9V, shows me, an utter neophyte, how to make a CW contact. The great news is that you can too. – – Links and Products Mentioned – – -Build a Yaesu remote control box: https://youtu.be/lj7m-9KC9IwYaesu FH-2 remote control:...
by kb9vbr | Nov 17, 2023 | Parks on the Air
This weekend I meet up with Dave, KZ9V, at Lake Wissota State Park, WI (POTA K-1460) for a joint Parks on the Air activation. Dave’s got something up his sleeve this time, so who knows what’s gonna happen. Lake Wissota State Park is located in Western...
by kb9vbr | Nov 15, 2023 | Activation Log
The Activation Log is a new series that reports on my Parks on the Air (POTA) activations. These are write-ups that share additional content, thoughts, and images of portable operations that may or may not make it into a video. (November 5, 2023) The Fox Cities...
by kb9vbr | Nov 14, 2023 | Parks on the Air
We’re in Southwestern Wisconsin, enjoying the sites of the Driftless Area and putting two parks on the air. Join me for Parks on the Air activations of Tower Hill State Park (POTA K-1478) and Governor Dodge State Park (POTA K-1451). Southwestern Wisconsin’s...
by kb9vbr | Nov 10, 2023 | Product Focus
I take a look at the Coffee and Ham Radio’s Apollo End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) antenna. CaHRtenna EFHW is a 49:1 end fed antenna designed to operate on the 40 to 10 meter bands. The god Apollo is one of the most important in Greek Mythology and is also the name of...
by kb9vbr | Nov 8, 2023 | Parks on the Air
Big Bay State Park (POTA K-1439) and Big Bay Sand Spit and Bog (POTA K-4244) are two little activated entities located on Madeline Island on Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay. It’s always a pleasure to put these parks on the air when we take our annual trip...
by kb9vbr | Nov 2, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A
A viewer recently sent me a message about batteries and what type of battery that I use for my portable operation. That’s a big question as I’m currently using three different batteries depending on the situation. But they all share a common trait, so let’s dig into...
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