Simulations of Classic & Broadband Hexbeam – The Movie

FDTD reveals Hex Beam behavior with real movies of magnetic and electric fields in time.

Max-Gain Systems Fiberglass for your Hex Beam

Max-Gain Systems provides a good source of fiberglass for your Hex Beam antenna project and I made good use of their products for my Field Day G3TXQ Hex Beam.

Elecraft K2 – My Favorite Field Day Station

The 100 Watt Elecraft K2 is my favorite Field Day radio. Moving the 100 Watt option to the external KAT100-2 case makes for a very flexible arrangement.

Help Needed for Ham Hike in Virginia

Hikers and Equipment needed for July 25th APRS Golden Packet event in West Virginia/Virginia.

Broadband Hexbeam at Field Day 2010

The Field Day Broadband G3TXQ Hex Beam works Hawaii from Virginia during Field Day.

Field Day Prep

Field Day items are stuffed into a trailer. Come see the mess.

Assateague Lighthouse Repeater Antenna?

The Fish and Wildlife Service makes good use of the Assateague Lighthouse for their communication repeater needs.

Review of DX Engineering BAL050-H05-A Balun

Review of DX Engineering Balun including a real electrical test.

Good APRS Information Web Site

Here is a good web site on how to set up Packet Equipment for APRS.

Small Loop HF Mobile

A small loop antenna is described to realize good 40 meter performance in a mobile environment.