by kb9vbr | Jun 30, 2022 | Antennas
A viewer asks: Why J-Pole antennas? I mean it’s a cool design and all, but some people swear by them. What advantages do they have? Lower take-off angle? Gain? Joe and I share some insight on why the J-Pole is such a popular antenna for VHF/UHF operation....
by kb9vbr | May 24, 2022 | Antennas
Nestled deep in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northwest Wisconsin is the small town of Clam Lake. Clam Lake is best known for the excellent hunting and fishing in the area, and of course the herd of elk that roam the countryside. But the elk population is...
by kb9vbr | Nov 20, 2021 | Antennas
Joe, KD9CJX and Jerry W9GLG give a presentation on end fed antennas at the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association’s 2021 ARRL Field Day. This was the group’s educational activity for Field Day. Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:...
by kb9vbr | Oct 21, 2020 | Antennas
I’m no stranger to antenna analyzers. I’ve been using them for close to 20 years ever since I purchased an MFJ-259, and up until recently I replaced it with my Rigexpert AA-600 professional meter. The AA-600 is an excellent product, but it, along with the MFJ meter...
by kb9vbr | Oct 13, 2020 | Antennas
It was a good weekend to head north and build an antenna. For this Parks on the Air (POTA) Activation I’m at K-7260 which is the Northern Highlands American Legion State Forest. I’m building an 40/20 meter linked dipole using the dipole center insulator...
by kb9vbr | Sep 29, 2020 | Antennas
One of the most common and ubiquitous antennas for amateur radio is the simple dipole antenna. And for good reason‚ dipole antennas are easy to build and are proven performers. The ARRL antenna book says this about dipole antennas: The dipole is a fundamental form of...
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