by Michael Martens | Oct 25, 2013 | Amateur Radio, Antennas, GMRS, Land-Mobile, UHF, VHF
We have a couple of new products available, just in time for the Christmas Holidays. As our Slim Jim Antennas become more and more popular, I’ve expanded the product line with models that cover more frequency ranges. [pq]My fall 2013 new product launch includes...
by Michael Martens | Jan 12, 2013 | Amateur Radio, Antennas, UHF, VHF
A common question that I receive is what type of coax cable should I use for my J-Pole antenna. This is a great question, as the coax you select can make a dramatic difference on the performance and range of your antenna system. There is a wide variety and choices of...
by Michael Martens | Oct 14, 2012 | 2 meter, Scanner, UHF, VHF
Antenna range is a common question that I receive from ham radio operators and scanner buffs looking to purchase my antennas. I wish there was an easy answer to this question, but unfortunately there are plenty of variables to consider when analyzing what kind of...
by Michael Martens | Aug 26, 2012 | 2 meter, 6 Meter, Amateur Radio, Antennas, GMRS, UHF
A common perception of J-Pole antennas is that because of their design, they have a tendency to couple with large metal objects and buildings. This is true if you are attempting to mount a J-Pole along side a house with metal siding or a steel shed. But does this...
by Michael Martens | Aug 19, 2012 | 2 meter, Amateur Radio, Antennas, emcomm, GMRS, Land-Mobile, Scanner, UHF
How do you provide communications support for an event that involves over 1,600 motorcycles and thousands of spectators? With a dedicated ARES/RACES team and a slew of KB9VBR J-Pole antennas. On August 16-18, 2012, Marathon County ARES in conjunction with ARES/RACES...
by Michael Martens | May 19, 2012 | 2 meter, Amateur Radio, Antennas, Scanner, UHF, VHF
A common question I get asked is ‘What is the best VHF/UHF amateur radio antenna?’ There’s no simple answer to that question since there’s countless antennas on the market, but in reality, the best amateur radio antenna is the one that works...
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