Chameleon is releasing a new receive only loop, the CHA-RXL. Lets get it on the roof, test it out and talk about why receive loops can be pretty awesome. The CHA RXL is a new design high performance Low Frequency (LF), Medium Frequency (MF), and High Frequency (HF) receive-only loop antenna that can be permanently mounted outside […] Read more

Jeff, KD8KPT, asks about the logistics of putting antennas up in his trees. Read more

More than one Oggie has suggested I review the Bilal Isotron 20m Single Band Antenna Solve Virtually Any Restricted Space Problem – 40 Meter Isotron only 22 inches x 16 inches x 15 inches! Easy, Quick, and Simple Installation Tunes & Performs Without Radials or Antenna Tuners Handles Up to 1000 Watts PEP Durable Construction, Can be […] Read more

Here we take a look at the principles of a transmitting magnetic loop and then test a magnetic loop built by 2E0ERO. Read more

Scott Machalk, KD8NPJ, has a question regarding how he should separate his four antennas. Read more

“Oggie Jon McAdams, K3MAH, is getting back into HF and wants to try QRP. Will baluns, coax, etc., rated for higher power cause his small signal to get lost? The short answer is no. Watch the video for the longer answer!” Read more

Another comparison between a single wire and a cage arrangement. This time on the end fed half wave antenna. Read more

“Stacy Pharis, KI5MIT, has a homebrew antenna very similar in concept to the DX Commander, all held up by a tree. She wants to know if using a metal mast to hold it up would create issues. Yes, it would. Watch to find out why.” Read more

Welcome to the 400th Ask Dave video! Ken, VE7ZY, is having trouble with an 80m dipole mounted very closely to the roof flashing. He is seeking other alternatives. We look at hamsticks, loops, and screwdrivers as alternatives for such low frequencies Read more