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Build a random wire end fed antenna and make amazing contacts

Build a random wire end fed antenna and make amazing contacts

by kb9vbr | May 31, 2023 | Antennas

Can a non resonant antenna be efficient? It sure can. I show you how to build a non resonant random wire antenna with a 9:1 transformer. You may be quite familiar with the end fed half wave antenna. That’s a very popular and common antenna that consists of resonant...
Amazing! We built antennas out of random wire and put them on the air.

Amazing! We built antennas out of random wire and put them on the air.

by kb9vbr | May 21, 2023 | Parks on the Air

Travis and Joe challenge me at the Flambeau River State Forest, WI POTA K-4349 to a homebrew antenna contest. Will we make amazing contacts or will our radiators fail spectacularly? Either way, hijinks will ensue. Michael’s Awesome Chili Seasoning:(makes 4...
Snow in October! Five Band Parks on the Air activation

Snow in October! Five Band Parks on the Air activation

by kb9vbr | May 10, 2023 | Parks on the Air

Snow, rain, graupel; we experienced it all on our weekend at Governor Thompson State Park (POTA K-1453). I also managed a five band Parks on the Air activation including 80 meters during the late shift. Thank you Chameleon Antennas for supplying the CHA-LEFS8010 end...
Tactical VHF Ham Radio: Don’t go into the woods without it

Tactical VHF Ham Radio: Don’t go into the woods without it

by kb9vbr | May 1, 2023 | emcomm

Joe takes over the channel this week and talks a bit about tactical ham radio and why we should carry a handheld when we go exploring in the woods. Like what you see? You can leave me a tip:https://www.paypal.me/kb9vbr Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:...
It’s not always perfect weather! Parks on the air at Brunet Island

It’s not always perfect weather! Parks on the air at Brunet Island

by kb9vbr | Apr 27, 2023 | Parks on the Air

A rainy weekend delivers mushrooms in all sorts of glorious shapes and colors. Join us as we explore a damp Brunet Island State Park, WI and put POTA K-1442 on the air. See the unedited contacts. Patrons can see all 259 contacts spread over the three hours of...
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