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 | 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 9, 2012 | 2 meter, Amateur Radio, Antennas
The amateur radio community lost a valuable member last week. Dennis, W9PBB, a good personal friend and mentor suddenly passed away at the age of 76. It’s a shock whenever anyone close to you dies, but when the person was taken suddenly and without warning, it...
by Michael Martens | Oct 3, 2012 | Amateur Radio, Antennas
When the weather is nice I like to package my antennas for shipping on the picnic table in the backyard. We’re in the middle of fall color season here in Wisconsin, so my backyard is full of brightly colored Maple leaves. I think everyone this week will get a...
by Michael Martens | Sep 30, 2012 | 2 meter, Amateur Radio, Antennas, ARES/RACES, emcomm
Late September can be absolutely beautiful in northern Wisconsin, or it can be cold and dreary. We where blessed with warm temps and sunny skies for our ARES/RACES group’s deployment at the Village of Kronenwetter’s annual Fall Festival. The festival,...
by Michael Martens | Sep 16, 2012 | Antennas, Aviation, Railroad, Scanner
If you are looking for a broadband scanner antenna, you may be lured towards the direction of the discone antenna. Discones have unique features that make good scanner antennas, but are they the right choice for your setup? Would a J-Pole better suit your purposes? A...
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