Simulations of Classic & Broadband Hexbeam – The Movie

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

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

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.

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

The Field Day Broadband G3TXQ Hex Beam works Hawaii from Virginia during Field Day.
Field Day items are stuffed into a trailer. Come see the mess.

The Fish and Wildlife Service makes good use of the Assateague Lighthouse for their communication repeater needs.
Review of DX Engineering Balun including a real electrical test.
Here is a good web site on how to set up Packet Equipment for APRS.

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