“Part 2 of my look at the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Modular Portable Antenna System. I set the antenna up in the horizontal NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave Propagation) configuration and attempt to make some regional contacts on 80m. The MPAS is no one antenna, but several rolled up into one modular system. This building block approach makes it very flexible as you can deploy it as a vertical antenna, a horizontal antenna, end-fed, dipole, and even a man pack portable antenna. With this level of versatility, Chameleon is clearly targeting the governmental and military markets along with NGO or non governmental organizations. But really this is perfect for the amateur radio market, prepper survival communications, and outdoor enthusiasts: especially those that want an infinitely deployable antenna for field operations.”
News
New French CEPT paper still seeks 144-146 MHz for Aeronautical
The French administration has renewed its attack on the Amateur Radio 144-146 MHz band ahead of a key CEPT ECC CPG meetingin Ankara, August 26-30. In... Read more
Efforts Continue to Enhance ARES Program, Add Resources
The ARRL Board of Directors, committees, and Headquarters administrative staff are continuing efforts to enhance the venerable Amateur Radio Emergency... Read more
FCC issues $39,000 + Forfeiture Order against man from North Carolina
The WIA report the FCC has issued a $39,000 + Forfeiture Order against a man from North Carolina, for intentional misuse of a local public safety radi... Read more
Inter-American Proposal Removes 47 – 47.2 GHz from Bands under Study for 5G Services
The 34th meeting of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) Permanent Consultative Committee II (PCC.II) concluded a week of meetings... Read more
Antenna
The Legendary G5RV Antenna – ARRL The Doctor is In podcast
“The Legendary G5RV Antenna” is the topic of the new (August 15) episode of the ARRL The Doctor is In podcast. Listen…and learn! Read more
3/3 (6) element 50/70MHz Yagi (1.2m)
An Excellent Dual Band Yagi for 50/70MHz with 1.2m boom Model: DB-664 A dualband balun is recommended for this antenna, details can be found HERE The... Read more
JVP Antennas back to the market!
JVP Antenas was born in 1982 by José Vasallo Paleologo LU1FJ, former LU5FHM with the idea of manufacturing high performance antennas for amateur rad... Read more
VHF
Should a Baofeng be your First Ham Radio – Ham Radio Q&A
“The Baofeng UV5R. Some have called them the savior to ham radio and others say they are nothing but a scourge to the hobby. But one is for sure... Read more
WRC-19: request to support 50MHz
As the run-up to WRC-19 gathers pace, the UK Six Metre Group has also written to Ofcom in support of a positive approach to Agenda Item 1.1 concerning... Read more
Equipment
EB104 HF Power Amplifier – 2,4KW water cooling system 5″ LCD touch screen for N0JSN
HF/6m linear amplifier 2400W MRF1K50H 2 pcs water cooling system 5″ LCD touch screen for N0JSN Read more
NEW LNA + FILTER FOR RADIO ASTRONOMY HYDROGEN LINE OBSERVATIONS RELEASED BY NOOELEC
NooElec have recently released a new LNA + filter combo called the “SAWbird+ H1 Barebones” which significantly lowers the entry bar for ne... Read more
PTRX-7300 Panorama Adaptor for the IC-7300
A panorama adapter for the IC-7300? What’s the point, you might ask, the IC-7300 has such a nice spectrum and waterfall display? Right, but unfo... Read more
