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Three things that make KB9VBR antennas different

by Michael Martens | Sep 30, 2013 | Antennas, News

These blog posts are usually the result of questions I frequently get asked via email. Of course I love answering questions, but when I repeatedly get similar questions, I find it easier to make a blog post so I can explore the answers in more detail. A popular...

Why build antennas out of copper and not aluminum or stainless steel

by Michael Martens | Jul 3, 2012 | Antennas

All of my J-Pole and Slim Jim antennas are constructed out of Type-M hard copper tubing. Type-M, also known as Red Copper is primarily used in the plumbing industry for supplying drinking water in homes and businesses. Although with the cost of...

Copper prices continue to rise, J-Pole price increase January 1, 2011

by Michael Martens | Dec 27, 2010 | News

The price of copper tubing, the main ingredient for the KB9VBR J-Pole antenna has steadily increased for the last six months. Unfortunately, due to the rise in material prices, there will be a light increase in the price of the J-Pole antennas. I am anticipating...

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