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2013 Wisconsin QSO Party Wrap-up

One of my favorite operating events is the Wisconsin QSO Party. I’m a pretty casual operator, so a contest that falls on a Sunday afternoon in late winter is perfect for me. Always the second Sunday in March, this event is when the state of Wisconsin comes alive with radio operators. “ This year my […]

Marathon County Civil Defense Helmet

I spotted this helmet at a flea market last week. It appears to be a standard issue white fiberglass Civil Defense helmet from the late 1950’s or early 1960’s. I’m not sure it’s worth the $75 asking price, but a fine specimen none the less.

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.

Got a question? Great, use my contact form to ask away. I'll be glad to answer them.

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@KB9VBRJPole August 10, 2018

Wisconsin Parks on the Air operating contest promotes public awareness of amateur radio within... youtu.be/xN9C92VgLGM?a
@KB9VBRJPole August 5, 2018

FCC isued a Citation and Order against Amcrest Industries, the company that imports Baofeng radios in to... youtu.be/aRNMiK3w4k4?a
@KB9VBRJPole August 3, 2018

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@KB9VBRJPole July 24, 2018

Near Vertical Incidence Skywave Propagation is an effective form of HF communication for stations in a 100... youtu.be/fvZ7z-6wAy0?a
@KB9VBRJPole July 23, 2018

I added a video to a @YouTube playlist youtu.be/fvZ7z-6wAy0?a Near Vertical incidence Skywave Propagation NVIS Antennas - Ham Radio
@KB9VBRJPole July 12, 2018

The Retevis RT3S Dual Band DMR Handheld Radio is an update of their RT3 DMR handheld radio. The new RT3S... youtu.be/Dagi7N-8tqg?a
@KB9VBRJPole July 6, 2018

I answer questions concerning my recent review of the Retevis RT-95 dual band mobile transceiver, and more. youtu.be/sYGCGE0G3UU?a
@KB9VBRJPole June 25, 2018

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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2013 Wisconsin QSO Party Wrap-up

Marathon County Civil Defense Helmet

2018 Calendar to benefit the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association

Snap-on Ferrite Beads 11mm (set of 3)

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