by kb9vbr | Sep 14, 2022 | Operating Events
You know when Joe shows up, it’s going to be a good time. This year for Winter Field Day we head out to an off-grid cabin for some ham radio fun. Links and products mentioned:80 meter OCF (Off Center Fed) dipole antenna: https://youtu.be/A0Ymcs2D7ksMFJ-913 4:1...
by kb9vbr | Sep 9, 2022 | Ham Radio Q and A
How to use the Yaesu FT-891 Voice Memory Keyer. The FT-891 allows you to record five voice messages up to 20 seconds in length and replay them over the air. This video shows you how to use that super handy feature. Like what you see? You can leave me a...
by kb9vbr | Aug 22, 2022 | Parks on the Air
For the Winter 2022 Support your Parks Weekend, I do a little road trip around North Central Wisconsin and put three parks on the air: Ice Age National Scenic Trail K-4238, Peters Marsh Wildlife Area K-4321, and Ackley Wildlife Area K-4266. What a whirlwind day with...
by kb9vbr | Aug 3, 2022 | Parks on the Air
It’s New Year’s Eve I take a trip up our local hill to activate Rib Mountain State Park in North Central Wisconsin (POTA K-1473). The weather was nice, the views awesome, but the noise on 40m; not so much. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and...
by kb9vbr | Jun 30, 2022 | Antennas
A viewer asks: Why J-Pole antennas for ham radio? 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...
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