by Michael Martens | Sep 8, 2012 | ARES/RACES, emcomm, Scanner
In addition to selling my line of J-Pole and Slim Jim antennas, I talk a lot about emergency communications. The reason is, that effective communications needs to be part of anyone’s disaster plan. September is National Preparedness Monthand the Department of...
by Michael Martens | Aug 19, 2012 | 2 meter, Amateur Radio, Antennas, emcomm, GMRS, Land-Mobile, Scanner, UHF
How do you provide communications support for an event that involves over 1,600 motorcycles and thousands of spectators? With a dedicated ARES/RACES team and a slew of KB9VBR J-Pole antennas. On August 16-18, 2012, Marathon County ARES in conjunction with ARES/RACES...
by Michael Martens | Dec 3, 2011 | Antennas, Land-Mobile, MURS, News, VHF
MURS or the Multi Use Radio Service is a license free radio service designated by the FCC for short range business and family communications. MURS has five channels in the 151 – 154 VHF MHz range that can be used. MURS has some distinct features that makes it...
by Michael Martens | Aug 10, 2011 | 2 meter, News
My family and I frequently go camping. We tend to prefer the great State Parks and Forests of Wisconsin as we are looking for a more rustic experience. My kids are old enough now that they can often wander off and explore the campgrounds and trails of the parks. But...
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