Here we take a look at the ABBREE AR-F8 handheld transceiver. Does this really do 20 Watts? I think we know that answer already..! Antenna SUPER VERTICAL 8 ULTRA HF 4-6-10-11*-12-15-17-20-30-4 July 18, 2020 No comments Vertical-Array is proud to present the vertical... Read more
SteppIR Antenna This is another video from Pacificon 2022. I will interviewing another vender. John Mertel, WA7IR, for SteppIR. Watch to learn more. Antenna 144 MHz Halo Antenna December 23, 2015 No comments Construction and Analysis of a Low Cost Omnidirectional Horizontally Polarized Antenna for... Read more
Would you like a wireless mic option for your ICOM radios? Well, there is a way to do it with a Uniden CB mic. And it’s kind of neat! Antenna Radio interference from Solar Panels – RFI May 24, 2019 No comments The radio amateurs... Read more
The Wolf River Sporty Forty is a single band base loaded coil for 40 meter operation using the Wolf River 213 inch, Chameleon CHA SS-17, or MFJ-1979 whips. Add the coil to your base of the antenna, extend the whip to its fullest length and... Read more
HF SDR Transceiver 10W Amateur Radio AM FM CW SSB FX-4C Antenna W6NBC Wins December QST Cover Plaque Award December 17, 2019 No comments The winning article for the December 2019 QST Cover Plaque award is “Slot Cube Antenna for 6 Meters” by John Portune, W6NBC. The QST Cover... Read more
WRTC Organizing Committee is proud to announce a 2023 edition of WRTC 2023 AWARD! This is NOT WRTC 2022 Contest that will be held in Bologna in July 2023! This is a WRTC 2023 AWARD for anybody who wants to have fun in radio chasing... Read more
Here we take a look at and test the PT-GP1 HF Multiband Antenna. This can be used either portable, on hikes, sota, pota or even as a semi-permanent home installation with very little visual impace. PT-GP1 portable short wave antenna can work in the frequency... Read more
Effective October 1st 2022 WiMo Antennen und Elektronik GmbH (WiMo) will be the exclusive distributor for the complete 4O3A product family, including the PowerGenius XL power amplifier and the TunerGenius antenna tuners in the European Union, Great Britain, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. In addition to... Read more
My current top 7 choices for portable antennas on Amazon. As an Amazon affiliate, I can earn commissions from qualifying items. Antenna SteppIR UrbanBeam Yagi antenna March 30, 2017 No comments “We’re champions of the little pistol,” says Mike Mertel, YASME Excellence Award winner and... Read more
In the beginning was CTR The Mini and Mini+ are the third generation of radio controllers that I’ve designed and built. CTR stands for Control The Radio. The Mini traces it’s linage back to the original CTR Windows Pocket PC program I wrote back in 2001. I designed a companion... Read more
Keeping track of changes when you are tuning ANY antenna is critical. Don’t rely on your memory for what you did, write it down. Antenna Visits Chameleon Antennas Factory November 15, 2021 No comments I recently visited the Chameleon Factory in California. I took many... Read more
The IC-905 Debut! Ham Expo Walkthrough Aim higher and enter the world of SHF. The IC-905 is an industry-first all-mode transceiver with 144/440/1200/2400/5600 MHz coverage. Add 10 GHz with the optional CX-10G transverter. Output Power: 10W on 144 / 430 / 1200 MHz; 2W on 2400... Read more
An amazing place and a unique and equally amazing antenna that you can hook up to! Ham Radio Operators, you can now broadcast and listen on the discone antenna at the Titan Missile Museum. When the Titan II became operational in 1963, its communication system... Read more
John, AD8IQ, has a question. Which is more important in an antenna system, the lowest SWR or the 50 ohm impedance? Watch to learn which one I hink is better to have. Antenna Topband: Webinar – Waller Flag RX Antenna 101 – How to Construct... Read more
Keep track of your important dates, ARRL contests, and holidays with a 2023 ARRL Calendar. This year’s calendar features Collegiate Amateur Radio Clubs. It showcases a selection of active amateur radio programs at academic institutions throughout the US. 2023 ARRL Calendar | Collegiate Amateur Radio Clubs Showcasing... Read more
