by kb9vbr | Nov 28, 2021 | Ham Radio Q and A
This year my ham radio holiday gift list features items all made in the USA. Products Mentioned:Field Notes Steno Bookhttps://amzn.to/3DKIzuV CW Morse Keyshttps://cwmorse.us/ Chameleon CHA-LEFS Lightweight End Fed...
by kb9vbr | Nov 20, 2021 | Antennas
Joe, KD9CJX and Jerry W9GLG give a presentation on end fed antennas at the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association’s 2021 ARRL Field Day. This was the group’s educational activity for Field Day. Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:...
by kb9vbr | Nov 16, 2021 | Product Focus
The Chameleon CHA LEFS Lightweight End Fed Sloper is a multi band portable HF antenna designed for operation on the 40 through 10 meter band. This antenna is a true end-fed half wave antenna with a 49:1 current balun at the feed point. Become a patron! Unlock...
by kb9vbr | Nov 11, 2021 | Parks on the Air
This weekend we do a little camping and test out the Chameleon Lightweight End Fed Sloper (CHA LEFS) antenna as I activate Parks on the Air entity K-1463. Mill Bluff State Park in South Central Wisconsin is known for its unique geological formations. Check out the...
by kb9vbr | Nov 5, 2021 | Operating Events
The rain may have dampened our gear, but it hasn’t drowned our spirits. This is the setup and operation of the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association’s (W9NA) wet ARRL Field Day station for 2021. Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:...
by kb9vbr | Nov 4, 2021 | Ham Radio Q and A
Joe and I, along with a special guest, will be live on Thursday November 4th at 7:00pm Central and ready to answer your questions. We’ll also be talking about fox hunting, cold weather operations, and something that is grinding Joe’s gears. But...
by kb9vbr | Oct 26, 2021 | Product Focus
The Chameleon CHA 40 20 FD fan dipole antenna is a portable antenna that will work on the 40 and 20 meter bands without a tuner and with a wide range antenna tuner will give you coverage on the 17, 15, 12, and 10 meter bands. The antenna is field tunable and can be...
by kb9vbr | Oct 23, 2021 | Parks on the Air
We hit the road and traveled a circle route of the eastern half of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. In this video we continue our travels from Whitefish Point and head west. We visit the following sites: Grand Marais, MIPictured Rocks National LakeshoreLog Slide...
by kb9vbr | Oct 20, 2021 | Parks on the Air
We hit the road and traveled a circle route of the eastern half of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. In this video we continue our travels from St Ignace and head north to Whitefish Point. We the following sites: Sault Ste Marie and the Soo LocksParadise,...
by kb9vbr | Oct 12, 2021 | Parks on the Air
We hit the road and traveled a circle route of the eastern half of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. In this video we travel from Menominee to St. Ignace and see the following sites: JW Wells State Park: POTA activation K-1554Powers Book State Park: Kitch-iti-Kippi...
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