by kb9vbr | Oct 16, 2026 | Activation Log
Early on, when I started doing portable operating and Parks on the Air more consistently, one of the first antennas I built was a 20 and 40 meter link dipole antenna. This antenna was heavy, made out of PVC and 14 ga THHN wire. But I used that antenna for a long time,...
by kb9vbr | Sep 30, 2026 | Activation Log
POTA Roves are a great way to spice up your Parks on the Air activations. Instead of going out to just one park and getting on the air, you chain together several parks and hit them in rapid succession. Speed the process up and you’ve got a sprint; quick...
by kb9vbr | Sep 25, 2026 | Activation Log
If there is one ham radio accessory that I couldn’t live without, it’s probably my headset. I love the convenience of not holding a microphone, and as my ears get older, I really appreciate how the headphones help me pull out weak signals. I can get by...
by kb9vbr | Sep 22, 2026 | Activation Log
There is no shortage of end fed half wave antennas on the market. Over the years I’ve tried many variations and one of my personal favorites is the Spooltenna, both for it’s ease of deployment and very good performance. Their new Ultra model is my top pick...
by kb9vbr | Sep 15, 2026 | Activation Log
The V-Dipole craze has really taken off! A V-Dipole is best described as two quarter wave elements angles upward in approximately 120 degree angle and supported by a tripod or base of about five feet in height. Alpha Antennas has produced a commercial V-Dipole for a...
by kb9vbr | Sep 7, 2026 | Activation Log
An antenna analyzer is a permanent part of my antenna kit. It’s a fast and easy way to help get your portable antenna adjusted for maximum performance. But you can easily get by without one, and in this week’s video I show you how to do that. This...
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