by Michael Martens | Oct 2, 2011 | 2 meter, UHF
October 1, 2011 marks the date for the 2011 ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET). The SET is a readiness exercise to test the capabilities of ARES/RACES emergency communications groups. Unlike Field Day which is more points based and social, the SET drill is usually...
by Michael Martens | Sep 9, 2011 | Antennas, Aviation, News
A big segment of the scanner community is centered around listening to aircraft communications that happen on the ground and in the air. Living near a major airport, these transmissions can be quite numerous; but even in less populated area you can hear a plethora of...
by Michael Martens | Sep 2, 2011 | News
The other day I was listening to the scanner and I heard a page out for the fire department. The address was about a block away from our house, so I popped outside and was surprised to see the box factory near our house was on fire. As the fire trucks got closer, a...
by Michael Martens | Aug 21, 2011 | Amateur Radio, Antennas, News
A frequent question that is asked about my antennas is how much power can they handle. This is a common concern as there are many different styles and construction methods of J-Pole antennas. Depending on what materials are used to build your antenna, its power rating...
by Michael Martens | Aug 14, 2011 | News
Now’s your chance to win a FREE 2 meter J-Pole antenna. Head on over to Hamuniverse.com and register in their drawing for a 2 meter antenna supplied by KB9VBR J-Pole antennas. The drawing is open to all amateur radio operators residing in the USA. Good Luck!...
by Michael Martens | Aug 12, 2011 | Antennas, News
My J-Pole antenna brochure has been completely revised and updated. This is the same brochure that is included with every antenna that I ship. In it will you find information about mounting the antenna, tips, and a short history of the J-Pole. You can download the...
by Michael Martens | Aug 10, 2011 | 2 meter, News
My family and I frequently go camping. We tend to prefer the great State Parks and Forests of Wisconsin as we are looking for a more rustic experience. My kids are old enough now that they can often wander off and explore the campgrounds and trails of the parks. But...
by Michael Martens | Jul 25, 2011 | News, Railroad
Do you love listening to trains? Do you wish you coud extend the range of your scanner so you could hear more of the action on the railroads? My Railroad band antenna works great for train buff and railfans to listen to the action in both the rail yard and on the...
by Michael Martens | Jul 16, 2011 | News
Besides everything else that I’m active in, I’m also a National Weather Service certified storm spotter. As EC of our local ARES group, my job is to keep our group properly trained and ready for when severe weather strikes. I had the opportunity last week...
by Michael Martens | Jul 2, 2011 | News
For all intents, this year’s Field Day was a success. Wanting to do something different this year, a group of four of us put together a mini Field Day expedition to lake in Northern Wisconsin. On June 25-26, 2011 we put Lake Allequash near Boulder Junction...
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