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Two Meter Band Plan: Ham Radio Q & A Episode 5
A popular landing spot for most new amateur radio operators is the two meter band. With the popularity of inexpensive handheld radios like this one, and the proliferation of two meter repeaters, it’s no wonder this is the new Technician’s first experience with ham...
Using an external antenna with your handheld radio
Starting out in amateur radio, our first rig usually is the venerable handheld radio. Compact and all-in-one design, these HT’s or handi-talkies are an inexpensive choice. In fact, now with the Chinese handhelds flooding the market, a ham can get on the air for as...
RF Ground and Ground Planes: Ham Radio Q & A Episode 4
Ham Radio Q & A is back with another episode. Thank you for all those questions, please keep them coming. IF you'd like your question answered on the show, please drop me an email at kb9vbr@jpole-antenna.com or leave a comment below this post. I try to answer all...
Baluns and RF Chokes: Ham Radio Q & A Episode 3
You've heard a lot of people recommend putting a few loops of coax near the feed point of your antenna to keep the RF energy out. How does this work and why is it needed. Watch this episode for more information on common mode currents, baluns, and RF chokes. Want your...
ARRL Field Day 2015 Wrap-Up
Field Day. Is it a contest? An emergency preparedness exercise? Or a ham radio reunion? I like to believe it’s a bit of all three. My Field Day participation has definitely spanned all three descriptions, and I tend to feel most comfortable with the third. After last...
Ham Radio Q and A Episode 2: Selecting coax feed line cable
What's the best type of coax cable to purchase for my antenna system? Watch this episode of Ham Radio Q and A to find out. Thank you to everyone that gave me the positive feedback on the first episode of Ham Radio Q and A. I will admit that the first episode probably...
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