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Work 8 amazing bands with one antenna! CaHR Ares End Fed Random Wire

Work 8 amazing bands with one antenna! CaHR Ares End Fed Random Wire

by kb9vbr | Jan 24, 2024 | Product Focus

The folks are Coffee and Ham Radio did it again! This time with their Ares End Fed random wire (non-resonant) antenna. What’s a random wire antenna and why would you want one? Let’s talk about that as we put this antenna together. Coffee and Ham Radio (CaHR) Ares...
It’s POTA Powerhouse! The ultimate HF portable antenna kit

It’s POTA Powerhouse! The ultimate HF portable antenna kit

by kb9vbr | Dec 11, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A

My antenna kit is in state of constant refinement. Here’s what I’ve been carrying and putting on the air for the last six months. – – Links and Products Mentioned – – -Husky 5 gallon professional storage container:...
Activation Log: The Gabil antenna, maybe it’s not so bad

Activation Log: The Gabil antenna, maybe it’s not so bad

by kb9vbr | Nov 28, 2023 | Activation Log

Gabil’s GRA-7350TC is a compact vertical antenna that is designed for portable operations. The antenna itself is relatively lightweight and consists of three componants: a 102 inch telescoping whip, an adjustable section with internal loading coil, and an...
Vertical antenna step by step – You’ll be surprised how easy it is

Vertical antenna step by step – You’ll be surprised how easy it is

by kb9vbr | Aug 29, 2023 | Getting started

We go ‘Back to Basics’ with the vertical antenna. I take you through the parts and setup of the Wolf River Coil Vertical Antenna System and show it in use at Cross Plains State Park, WI (POTA K-1448). As a bonus, patrons can view the full, unedited video...
Does this improve the MPAS 2? Window Screen with non resonant antenna

Does this improve the MPAS 2? Window Screen with non resonant antenna

by kb9vbr | Aug 14, 2023 | HF

Will a non resonant antenna like the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 work with the window screen ground counterpoise? We head to High Cliff State Park, WI (POTA K-1456) to test it with a Parks on the Air activation. As a bonus, patrons can view the full, unedited video of my Parks...
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