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A Better Reel – Flatlanders end fed half wave antenna

A Better Reel – Flatlanders end fed half wave antenna

by kb9vbr | Nov 26, 2024 | Product Focus

The Flatlanders end fed half wave is a compact portable antenna with a built in reel for the radiating element. It is designed for no tune operation on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meter bands and can be used with a tuner on 30, 17, and 12 meters. The antenna comes fully...
This antenna is a train wreck – but you won’t believe what it does

This antenna is a train wreck – but you won’t believe what it does

by kb9vbr | Nov 19, 2024 | Parks on the Air

Get a Parks on the Air master class. I join Steve as he does his first POTA: from setting up the pain in the a## antenna, finding a clear frequency, and getting on the air. Be sure to stick to the end for the valuable master class of information as we debrief the...
POTA Secrets Revealed: How I do a Parks on the Air activation (in real time)

POTA Secrets Revealed: How I do a Parks on the Air activation (in real time)

by kb9vbr | Nov 12, 2024 | Parks on the Air

This is how I do it! I take you through the entire process of a Parks on the Air activation with setting up my vertical antenna, preparing the logging computer, spotting myself, and making 15 contacts in this illustrative step by step video. Build a Wolf River Sporty...
Portable Ham Radio Madness: Driftless Wisconsin POTA Road Trip

Portable Ham Radio Madness: Driftless Wisconsin POTA Road Trip

by kb9vbr | Nov 7, 2024 | Parks on the Air

I hit the road for an epic day of Parks on the air activations. Five parks, four of them new to me, plus some adventures on the side make for a fast paced POTA experience. Our adventure starts in Mineral Point located in Southern Wisconsin’s driftless region....
It’s the REEL DEAL! POTA-ble end fed half wave antenna review

It’s the REEL DEAL! POTA-ble end fed half wave antenna review

by kb9vbr | Nov 4, 2024 | Product Focus

The Reel POTA-ble end fed half wave antenna makes deployment a breeze as it is built into a chalk-string marker. Just reel out and reel in the antenna to your desired frequency. Fully deployed, it is a resonant 40 meter EFHW multiband antenna that also works on 20,...
Linked Elevated Radial System: Game-Changing Antenna Performance

Linked Elevated Radial System: Game-Changing Antenna Performance

by kb9vbr | Oct 31, 2024 | Antennas

What could be better than the magic carpet, or the window screen ground network for your vertical antenna? Dave, KZ9V, joins me to show you his faster deployment of an elevated radial system that puts ground radials to shame. CamJam Cord Tightener:...
I Tested Radioddity HF-008 Antenna. Here’s What Happened

I Tested Radioddity HF-008 Antenna. Here’s What Happened

by kb9vbr | Oct 14, 2024 | Product Focus

Radioddity HF-008 is a compact portable antenna with multiple taps along its coil select any amateur band from 6 meters down to 80 meters. At the top of the antenna is an adjustable whip for fine tuning within the band. Use this link and get a $15 discount when you...
Last-Minute Rescue: ARRL Field Day 2024 Adventure!

Last-Minute Rescue: ARRL Field Day 2024 Adventure!

by kb9vbr | Oct 11, 2024 | Operating Events

I almost didn’t make it to this year’s ARRL Field Day. But with some quick thinking by Travis and Joe, I found my way to our site near Clam Lake, Wisconsin with only moments to spare. Barker and Williamson Tactical Folded Dipole Antenna:...
Is bigger better? The Big Kansas Coil Vertical Antenna System

Is bigger better? The Big Kansas Coil Vertical Antenna System

by kb9vbr | Sep 19, 2024 | Product Focus

The Big Kansas Coil is a lightweight, portable, and durable base loaded vertical antenna system that when paired with a telescoping whip operates on the 6 through 80 meter ham radio bands. This coil offers some innovative features, including: 3D printed construction...
Ham Radio Fishing Pole Antenna: Catching Contacts on the Wolf River!

Ham Radio Fishing Pole Antenna: Catching Contacts on the Wolf River!

by kb9vbr | Sep 11, 2024 | Antennas

I meet up with Chris, N9CVR, of The Ham Radio Experience. He shows off his fishing pole vertical antenna and we use it to catch some contacts along the Wolf River at the Mukwa State Wildlife Area, (POTA US-4314). Check out The Ham Radio Experience:...
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