by kb9vbr | Feb 19, 2024 | Getting started
These are the two things you need to do to a new piece of coax cable before you start using it. Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the price you pay. Like what you see? You can leave me a...
by Michael Martens | Feb 12, 2019 | emcomm
Quality coax cable can be a significant investment for your amateur radio station. A common mantra is to save your money on the antenna and spend it on the coax. For a certain extant I would agree with that, as good quality coax cable will give you years of use and...
by Michael Martens | Nov 18, 2015 | Ham Radio Q and A
So far the first five episodes of the Ham Radio Q and A show have generated quite a bit of interest and response. They’ve also spurred more than a few questions, so I thought I’d take a moment and follow up on a few of the questions asked. In the episode titled RF...
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 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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