by kb9vbr | Nov 20, 2025 | 2 meter
A viewer asks why I solder my solder the feed point connection on my J-Pole Antennas with the center feed going to the short side of the antenna. I take you through the reasons why this is a better way to do it. Transcript: Keith’s got a question about the feed...
by Michael Martens | Feb 26, 2019 | 2 meter
Slow Scan or SSTV is a method of sending still pictures or images over the airwaves. Most frequently you will find SSTV operations on the HF bands, notably on 20 meters, but there is also a bit of SSTV activity on the 2 meter band, especially when the International...
by Michael Martens | Nov 17, 2012 | 2 meter, Antennas, News
Thank you N7JVT for the unsolicited testimonial for the KB9VBR 2 meter J-Pole Antenna. 08 Nov 2012 Dear Mike KB9VBR: A few months back, I procured one of your J Pole antennas. When I opened the box I was a little skeptical of what I had bought. It took some time to...
by Michael Martens | Nov 4, 2012 | 2 meter, Amateur Radio, ARES/RACES, emcomm
Congratulations on being a member of your local ARES/RACES emergency communications group. The Amateur Radio Emergency Service is a great component of amateur radio and allows ham radio operators the opportunity to provide a valuable public service to their community....
by Michael Martens | Oct 21, 2012 | 2 meter, Amateur Radio, Antennas, slidedeck, VHF
On my site you can find both the all copper 2 meter J-Pole antenna and an all copper 2 meter Slim Jim antenna. Both are great antennas, I don’t have a problem recommending either of them as the foundation for a amateur radio base station. But I often receive...
by Michael Martens | Oct 14, 2012 | 2 meter, Scanner, UHF, VHF
Antenna range is a common question that I receive from ham radio operators and scanner buffs looking to purchase my antennas. I wish there was an easy answer to this question, but unfortunately there are plenty of variables to consider when analyzing what kind of...
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