by Michael Martens | Aug 31, 2015 | Amateur Radio
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...
by Michael Martens | Aug 14, 2015 | Ham Radio Q and A
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...
by Michael Martens | Jul 23, 2015 | Ham Radio Q and A
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....
by Michael Martens | Jul 4, 2015 | Operating Events
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...
by Michael Martens | Jul 1, 2015 | Ham Radio Q and A
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...
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