by kb9vbr | Mar 12, 2024 | Parks on the Air
Watch me, in real time, as I deploy an end fed half wave antenna, set up my station on a picnic table, and do a QRP (5 watt) POTA activation on the 15 meter band. Products seen in this video:Weaver Leather Products 12 ounce throw weight: https://amzn.to/47jxpeSAtwood...
by kb9vbr | Feb 12, 2024 | Product Focus
I head to Council Grounds State Park (POTA K-1447) to test the new Chameleon LEFS 4010 end fed half wave antenna system. The LEFS or Light Weight Antenna System is a versatile EFHW HF antenna with tuner-free operation on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters and can be used with...
by kb9vbr | Nov 10, 2023 | Product Focus
I take a look at the Coffee and Ham Radio’s Apollo End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) antenna. CaHRtenna EFHW is a 49:1 end fed antenna designed to operate on the 40 to 10 meter bands. The god Apollo is one of the most important in Greek Mythology and is also the name of...
by kb9vbr | Apr 13, 2022 | Parks on the Air
You asked for it, here it is: a live A/B test of the Wolf River Coil vs the Chameleon CHA-LEFS End Fed Half Wave antenna. Which will win in this Parks on the Air activation of Brunet Island State Park in northwest Wisconsin (POTA K-1442). This is not a scientific test...
by kb9vbr | Nov 11, 2021 | Parks on the Air
This weekend we do a little camping and test out the Chameleon Lightweight End Fed Sloper (CHA LEFS) antenna as I activate Parks on the Air entity K-1463. Mill Bluff State Park in South Central Wisconsin is known for its unique geological formations. Check out the...
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