by kb9vbr | Aug 31, 2026 | Activation Log
The tried and true dipole antenna can be your savior in the field. Whether you are in an emcomm situation and need to establish reliable communications, or your go to antenna broke and you need to put something together in the field. This simple dipole only requires...
by kb9vbr | Aug 27, 2026 | Activation Log
Back last June I was in the Manitowoc, WI area for my participation on the Cobia for Museum Ships weekend. Along with working on the sub, I also did a few Parks on the Air activations and posted a few images on my social channels. I like to take a few pictures and...
by kb9vbr | Aug 3, 2026 | Activation Log
QRP, or low power, communication can be a lot of fun. QRP can also be a challenge. Making contacts with the minimum amount of power, or even less than that, hones your skills as an operator. When your output power is measured in single watts, you really start to think...
by kb9vbr | Jul 10, 2026 | Activation Log
I like vertical HF antennas for a variety of reasons: they are easy to set up, they often take up little space, and they can be quite efficient. But like all antenna systems, tradeoffs are involved. An efficient antenna may require more space or take time to set up,...
by kb9vbr | May 25, 2026 | Activation Log
I’ve showcased the Rybakov antenna on this channel more than a few times. I really enjoy this antenna because it has great upper band performance, and with the use of a wide ranging tuner, can operate on just about every other band. The namesake antenna Rybakov,...
by kb9vbr | May 7, 2026 | Activation Log
In my short list of antennas that everyone should carry in their portable antenna kit, the end fed half wave makes it into the top three. It has a couple of distinct advantages for portable use. As a wire antenna, the feed point is on one end, and it can be deployed...
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