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WARAC 46th Midwinter Swapfest – Ham Radio Q&A

Saturday January 6th, 2018, we’re at the West Allis Radio Amateur Club‘s 46th Annual Midwinter Swapfest at the Waukesha County Expo Center in suburban Milwaukee, WI. This hamfest happens on the 1st Saturday in January after New Years. This is one of the larger hamfests in the state, so it is very well attended and […]

Buying Used Amateur Radio Gear – Ham Radio Q&A

Like many hams, my first radio was a used purchase. Way back in 1999 I bought a dual band Alinco DJ-G5T handheld radio off of eBay. I didn’t know what I was doing (radio wise) so fortunately the transaction was a good one and that radio served me well for a few years as I […]

VHF/UHF Antennas for Amateur Radio, Public Safety, Business band, Scanning, and Broadcast

Welcome and thanks for viewing my site. My name is Michael, KB9VBR, and I carry a full line of VHF and UHF antennas for sale. I specialize in a certain type of antenna called a J-Pole. The J-Pole antenna is a 1/2 wave antenna with a 1/4 wave matching stub. Sounds complicated, but it really isn't.

The great thing about J-Pole antennas is their simple design and excellent performance. My antennas have a low noise floor and a beautiful omnidirectional radiation pattern. They work great for amateur radio, public safety, scanner listening, business band, and GMRS purposes.

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@KB9VBRJPole August 10, 2018

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The Wisconsin Valley Radio Association, an amateur radio club in Wausau, WI participated in a joint ARRL... youtu.be/eUlaKTxDNTA?a
@KB9VBRJPole June 25, 2018

I added a video to a @YouTube playlist youtu.be/eUlaKTxDNTA?a Wisconsin Valley Radio Assn ARRL Field Day 2018 - Ham Radio Q&A

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WARAC 46th Midwinter Swapfest – Ham Radio Q&A

Buying Used Amateur Radio Gear – Ham Radio Q&A

2018 Calendar to benefit the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association

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