by Michael Martens | Feb 5, 2012 | 2 meter, Antennas, Land-Mobile, Marine, Scanner, VHF
Radio operators typically want to get the best performance and range out of their antenna systems. VHF and UHF propagation is typically line of site, so the common thought to increasing range is to increase the antenna height. For the most part this works, but when...
by Michael Martens | Oct 2, 2011 | 2 meter, UHF
October 1, 2011 marks the date for the 2011 ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET). The SET is a readiness exercise to test the capabilities of ARES/RACES emergency communications groups. Unlike Field Day which is more points based and social, the SET drill is usually...
by Michael Martens | Sep 9, 2011 | Antennas, Aviation, News
A big segment of the scanner community is centered around listening to aircraft communications that happen on the ground and in the air. Living near a major airport, these transmissions can be quite numerous; but even in less populated area you can hear a plethora of...
by Michael Martens | Aug 21, 2011 | Amateur Radio, Antennas, News
A frequent question that is asked about my antennas is how much power can they handle. This is a common concern as there are many different styles and construction methods of J-Pole antennas. Depending on what materials are used to build your antenna, its power rating...
by Michael Martens | Aug 12, 2011 | Antennas, News
My J-Pole antenna brochure has been completely revised and updated. This is the same brochure that is included with every antenna that I ship. In it will you find information about mounting the antenna, tips, and a short history of the J-Pole. You can download the...
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