by Michael Martens | Aug 21, 2018 | Ham Radio Q and A
Are you looking for a fun and easy antenna project? The 1/4 ground plane might be just the ticket. If you are just starting out in amateur radio, you may not have collected the amount of resources that a more seasoned ham might have. This would also include antennas....
by Michael Martens | Jul 25, 2018 | Ham Radio Q and A
Near Vertical Incidence Skywave Propagation is an effective form of HF communication for stations in a 100 – 300 mile range. Ideal for Emcomm, the emergency communicator should be familiar with the use of NVIS antennas and propagation. Learn more about NVIS for...
by Michael Martens | Jun 27, 2018 | Ham Radio Q and A
Every year for ARRL Field Day, we try to mix things up- find a gimmick so to say. This year was no different when my local club, the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association, participated in a joint ARRL Field Day event with the Merrill Amateur Radio Group (MARG) of...
by Michael Martens | Jan 15, 2018 | Ham Radio Q and A
Is this the best kept secret in 2-Way Radio Communication? The Multi-Use Radio Service, or MURS, is an unlicensed radio service that allows for personal and business communications on five VHF channels. So what’s the amateur radio connection to MURS? If you are...
by Michael Martens | Nov 1, 2017 | emcomm
Every year in October, emergency communication team members and leaders get together for the annual Wisconsin ARES/RACES conference. This year’s conference, the 19th annual held, featured the theme of Digital Communication. Digital is a big subject and a one day...
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