by Michael Martens | Jun 6, 2015 | emcomm
How’d you like to deploy 50 feet of coax with just a flick of the wrist. Watch the video below and I’ll show you how. Has this ever happened to you? You grab a cable, be it an extension cord or piece of coax and start to unwind it. Suddenly you have a snarled mess of...
by Michael Martens | Jan 28, 2015 | Amateur Radio
As ham radio operators, we’re always looking for a way to save a buck. I’ll frequently dig through a free bin of part, hoping to scavenge something for the next project. This scavenger mentality extends to coax feed-line. High quality coax cable can be expensive....
by Michael Martens | Jan 12, 2013 | Amateur Radio, Antennas, UHF, VHF
A common question that I receive is what type of coax cable should I use for my J-Pole antenna. This is a great question, as the coax you select can make a dramatic difference on the performance and range of your antenna system. There is a wide variety and choices of...
by Michael Martens | Feb 17, 2012 | Amateur Radio, Antennas, Land-Mobile, Marine, News, Scanner
To receive years of trouble free service with your antennas, you’ll want to make sure the feedline connection to the antenna is properly sealed from the elements. If the connection isn’t sealed properly, then moisture can work its way into the coax cable,...
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