Monitoring Aviation Band Communications

A big segment of the scanner community is centered around listening to aircraft communications that happen on the ground and in the air. Living near a major airport, these transmissions can be quite numerous; but even in less populated area you can hear a plethora of...

J-Pole Scanner Antennas

The other day I was listening to the scanner and I heard a page out for the fire department. The address was about a block away from our house, so I popped outside and was surprised to see the box factory near our house was on fire. As the fire trucks got closer, a...

Win a 2 meter J-Pole antenna!

Now’s your chance to win a FREE 2 meter J-Pole antenna. Head on over to Hamuniverse.com and register in their drawing for a 2 meter antenna supplied by KB9VBR J-Pole antennas. The drawing is open to all amateur radio operators residing in the USA. Good Luck!...

J-Pole Antenna Brochure Updated

My J-Pole antenna brochure has been completely revised and updated. This is the same brochure that is included with every antenna that I ship. In it will you find information about mounting the antenna, tips, and a short history of the J-Pole. You can download the...

Antennas for Base Camp Use

My family and I frequently go camping. We tend to prefer the great State Parks and Forests of Wisconsin as we are looking for a more rustic experience. My kids are old enough now that they can often wander off and explore the campgrounds and trails of the parks. But...