by Michael Martens | Oct 21, 2015 | LPFM
Finding that right channel or frequency for your FM broadcast station can be a big decision. If you are planning to broadcast audio for your holiday lights display, or put up a micro-broadcast community station, the frequency you choose needs to be free of...
by Michael Martens | Aug 31, 2015 | Amateur Radio
A popular landing spot for most new amateur radio operators is the two meter band. With the popularity of inexpensive handheld radios like this one, and the proliferation of two meter repeaters, it’s no wonder this is the new Technician’s first experience with ham...
by Michael Martens | Aug 20, 2015 | Getting started
Starting out in amateur radio, our first rig usually is the venerable handheld radio. Compact and all-in-one design, these HT’s or handi-talkies are an inexpensive choice. In fact, now with the Chinese handhelds flooding the market, a ham can get on the air for as...
by Michael Martens | Aug 14, 2015 | Ham Radio Q and A
Ham Radio Q & A is back with another episode. Thank you for all those questions, please keep them coming. IF you’d like your question answered on the show, please drop me an email at kb9vbr@jpole-antenna.com or leave a comment below this post. I try to...
by Michael Martens | Jul 23, 2015 | Ham Radio Q and A
You’ve heard a lot of people recommend putting a few loops of coax near the feed point of your antenna to keep the RF energy out. How does this work and why is it needed. Watch this episode for more information on common mode currents, baluns, and RF chokes....
by Michael Martens | Jul 4, 2015 | Operating Events
Field Day. Is it a contest? An emergency preparedness exercise? Or a ham radio reunion? I like to believe it’s a bit of all three. My Field Day participation has definitely spanned all three descriptions, and I tend to feel most comfortable with the third. After last...
by Michael Martens | Jul 1, 2015 | Ham Radio Q and A
What’s the best type of coax cable to purchase for my antenna system? Watch this episode of Ham Radio Q and A to find out. Thank you to everyone that gave me the positive feedback on the first episode of Ham Radio Q and A. I will admit that the first episode...
by Michael Martens | Jun 15, 2015 | Ham Radio Q and A
Ham Radio Q & A is a new type of amateur radio themed online show were I’ll answer your ham radio questions. You too can get your ham radio question answered, just send me an email to kb9vbr@jpole-antenna.com or leave your question in the comments below. Do...
by Michael Martens | Jun 6, 2015 | emcomm
How’d you like to deploy 50 feet of coax with just a flick of the wrist. Watch the video below and I’ll show you how. Has this ever happened to you? You grab a cable, be it an extension cord or piece of coax and start to unwind it. Suddenly you have a snarled mess of...
by Michael Martens | May 23, 2015 | News
In a Report and Order released on May 21, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the elimination of the regulatory fees for the amateur radio vanity call sign program and the GMRS licenses. Their reasoning: economics. From the FCC FY 2015 Report...
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