Hexbeam Gets a Spine
My G3TXQ Hexbeam gets a new metal backbone to accommodate a VHF beam antenna. A byproduct is a much stronger antenna assembly.
Hiking, Hams and Hills – Station #6 of the AT Golden Packet
Hiking, ham radio and hills combined to make the Golden Packet Test a memorable event.
5/8 Wave J-Pole vs. 1/2 Wave J-Pole EZNEC Shootout
5/8 Wave J-Poles aren’t better than 1/2 Wave J-Poles
Collinear 5/8 wave J-Pole vs. Collinear 1/2 wave J-Pole EZNEC Shootout
Another 5/8 J-Pole Design arranged as a Collinear… can it justify the complexity?
Ham Question: Kenwood TM-G707 Display Erratic
A user has a question concerning the reboot behavior of the control head of his Kenwood TM-G707 2m/440 transceiver.
2 Meter, 5/4 Wave Antenna Revealed
Resolving the mystique surrounding the 5/4 wave antenna comparing center and end fed approaches. One conclusion is the end fed 5/4 wave antenna shows little promise as a vertical antenna for terrestrial use.
Can a 2m J-Pole be used at 440?
Analysis to suggest you really can use a 2 meter J-Pole in the 70cm band.
1/2 Wave vs. 5/4 Wave VHF EZNEC Shootout
Longer is not always better in the world of antennas. Such is the case of the 5/4 wave vertical antenna… a Super J-Pole Wannabe Antenna
Ham Saves Self with HT While Hunting
Ham radio helps bring assistance to injured hunter using cross band repeat.
1/4 Wave Monopole vs. 1/2 Wave J-Pole EZNEC Shootout
Myths abound concerning how J-Poles do so well. Here is an EZNEC shootout between a 2 meter J-Pole and a Monopole with radials.
