by kb9vbr | Aug 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
I recently purchased a Heil BM-17 headset to help out with my portable operations. But I needed a switch to operate the headset. Heil makes a trigger switch for that purpose. While a nice product, I figured I could do something myself and save some money. Using a...
by kb9vbr | Aug 24, 2021 | Solar
It’s a beautiful spring day and the perfect time to install a solar system in my teardrop camping trailer for endless energy and ham radio off-grid camping (read more about the special offer). . . UPDATE: After a few months, here’s my impression on how my...
by kb9vbr | Aug 18, 2021 | Parks on the Air
It’s YL’s choice for a destination as we hit the road for a Saturday road trip, ending up at Natural Bridge State Park, Wisconsin (POTA K-1465). It’s a great day for adventure and a Parks on the Air Activation. I’m also testing the HAMRS...
by kb9vbr | Aug 13, 2021 | Ham Radio Q and A
How to use an automatic antenna tuner with the Yaesu FT-891. In this video I show you the steps to set up and configure the LDG Z11 Pro II auto tuner with the Yaesu FT-891 portable HF transceiver. n a recent video I talked about how to use a manual antenna tuner....
by kb9vbr | Aug 5, 2021 | Ham Radio Q and A
Join us for the live broadcast: Thursday August 5th at 7:00pm CDT This month Dave White, KZ9V, will join me for the livestream. We’ll talk about our recent Parks on the Air joint activation and answer your questions. Pop some popcorn and grab a cold one, this...
by kb9vbr | Jul 29, 2021 | Getting started
Antenna tuners are a vital, yet slightly misunderstood ham radio station accessory. In this video we talk about what an antenna tuner does and doesn’t do, how it works, and how to tune your antenna system with a manual antenna tuner. MFJ-949E Manual Antenna...
by kb9vbr | Jul 19, 2021 | Parks on the Air
This year for the Wisconsin QSO Party I hit the road and take the operation mobile, visiting four Parks on the Air entities in four different counties in Northern Wisconsin. Links/Resource:Wisconsin QSO Party: http://www.warac.orgPlanning a Multi-Park POTA activation:...
by kb9vbr | Jul 14, 2021 | Parks on the Air
How I go about planning a four park/four county Parks on the Air activation. Listen for me on the air: Wisconsin QSO Party, Sunday March 14, 2021 starting at 1800z (1:00pm CDT). Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/kb9vbrantennas...
by kb9vbr | Jul 7, 2021 | Reviews
Shark Antennas Hamsticks are mono band HF antennas that consist of a fiberglass mast with integrated coil and 48 inch stainless steel whip. In this video I review the 10, 15, 20, 40, and 75 meter Shark Hamsticks and give a solution on how to fix the poor SWR of the 40...
by kb9vbr | Jul 4, 2021 | Ham Radio Q and A
Michael: And then finally Robert asks, what’s a better choice for multi-band antenna. an off-center fed dipole or G5RV. I run a G5RV, at my house because it fits my property very well. They are a particular antenna. So, you know, there’s a couple of...
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