by kb9vbr | Sep 22, 2026 | Activation Log
There is no shortage of end fed half wave antennas on the market. Over the years I’ve tried many variations and one of my personal favorites is the Spooltenna, both for it’s ease of deployment and very good performance. Their new Ultra model is my top pick...
by kb9vbr | Jul 10, 2026 | Activation Log
I like vertical HF antennas for a variety of reasons: they are easy to set up, they often take up little space, and they can be quite efficient. But like all antenna systems, tradeoffs are involved. An efficient antenna may require more space or take time to set up,...
by kb9vbr | May 25, 2026 | Activation Log
I’ve showcased the Rybakov antenna on this channel more than a few times. I really enjoy this antenna because it has great upper band performance, and with the use of a wide ranging tuner, can operate on just about every other band. The namesake antenna Rybakov,...
by kb9vbr | May 7, 2026 | Activation Log
In my short list of antennas that everyone should carry in their portable antenna kit, the end fed half wave makes it into the top three. It has a couple of distinct advantages for portable use. As a wire antenna, the feed point is on one end, and it can be deployed...
by kb9vbr | Mar 25, 2026 | Activation Log
About a year ago, Radioddity sent me their HF-009 vertical antenna. At the time I didn’t have very high hopes of it, as their previous HF antennas were a bit underwhelming. But in using it I was pleasantly surprised and the HF-009 became a regular part of my...
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