by kb9vbr | Nov 20, 2025 | 2 meter
A viewer asks why I solder my solder the feed point connection on my J-Pole Antennas with the center feed going to the short side of the antenna. I take you through the reasons why this is a better way to do it. Transcript: Keith’s got a question about the feed...
by kb9vbr | May 29, 2024 | Product Focus
I take a look at the 13th revised edition and first English translation of Rothammel’s Antenna book and compare is to the new 25th Edition of the ARRL Antenna Book. Which book stands out as the best? Rothammels Antenna Book:...
by kb9vbr | Dec 23, 2023 | Parks on the Air
This was a busy weekend. Two hamfests and two POTA parks in two days. First hitting Ham Radio Outlet’s Superfest on Saturday and then beeline to Belvidere Illinois, near Rockford, for the Chicago FM Club’s Radio Expo. To make driving easy, we took off Friday afternoon...
by kb9vbr | Jun 30, 2022 | Antennas
A viewer asks: Why J-Pole antennas for ham radio? I mean it’s a cool design and all, but some people swear by them. What advantages do they have? Lower take-off angle? Gain? Joe and I share some insight on why the J-Pole is such a popular antenna for VHF/UHF...
by Michael Martens | Dec 16, 2013 | Amateur Radio
Time is running out to get the ham radio obsessed person in your life the perfect gift. Fortunately, there are plenty options still available, especially if you are looking to pick up a couple of trinkets or odds and ends to fit in their stocking. So here is my list...
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