by Michael Martens | Apr 8, 2012 | 2 meter, Amateur Radio, Antennas, Reviews
Brian of Anaheim, CA recently purchased one of my 2 meter J-Pole antennas for his shack. The antenna has installed on the chimney of his house above the DTV antenna. He’s put together a great story about the installation and operation of the new antenna. Head on...
by Michael Martens | Mar 25, 2012 | 2 meter, Amateur Radio, UHF, VHF
The Chinese made Wouxun and Baofang handheld radios have become quite popular with new and experienced hams alike. The price is right, around $125 for a dual band model, and they seem to work pretty well. From my experience fit and finish are a little lacking, but for...
by Michael Martens | Mar 11, 2012 | 2 meter, Amateur Radio, Antennas, slidedeck
Are you a new Amateur Radio operator? Just received received your callsign and are now excited to get on the air. Congratulations and welcome to the Amateur Radio Service! Amateur Radio is a great hobby that will offer years and years of exploration, fun, and...
by Michael Martens | Feb 5, 2012 | 2 meter, Antennas, Land-Mobile, Marine, Scanner, VHF
Radio operators typically want to get the best performance and range out of their antenna systems. VHF and UHF propagation is typically line of site, so the common thought to increasing range is to increase the antenna height. For the most part this works, but when...
by Michael Martens | Jan 8, 2012 | 2 meter, Antennas, Land-Mobile, Marine, MURS
As I write this, we are in the midst of one of the most mile winters that I can remember. Our snow cover in northern Wisconsin is only inches deep and in fact I have quite a few bare spots on my lawn. With temperatures soaring into the 40’s (in January, no less)...
by Michael Martens | Dec 25, 2011 | 2 meter, Amateur Radio, News, Scanner
Merry Christmas from KB9VBR J-Pole antennas. I hope your holidays where Merry and Bright and that Santa Claus brought what you wished for. Maybe your Christmas wish was to contact rare DX, peace on earth, or to receive a bright new shiny rig under the tree. I...
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