“How high should a dipole be? What happens if it’s too low or too high? We turn to EZNEC antenna modeling software to see that the old rule of thumb of one half wavelength is correct. But there are lots of things going on!”
Equipment
ACOM A2100 HF + 6M Linear Amplifier
ACOM A2100 Easy to operate The TRI is a powerful tuning aid that, together with the automatically controlled input attenuator, helps the operator to... Read more
General3D Baofeng Handheld Radio Stand
“General 3D shared with me an ingenious solution. It’s a small plastic stand that he designed that custom fits the base of any Baofeng UV-5R bod... Read more
WS1098 Digital Scanner
The Whistler WS1098 desktop/mobile EZ Scan digital scanner with digital trunking technology features a new full keyboard, location-based auto programm... Read more
Yamaha CM500 Headset with built-in microfone
Yamaha CM500 Headset The Yamaha CM500 is a Circumaural headset that combines a pair of comfortable, noise-attenuating earcups and flexible headband wi... Read more
Review
GMRS Midland Micromobile Review, MXT275, MXT400 Radios
GMRS Midland Link to Part 1 https://youtu.be/AQTQptqusfc Part 2 in the micro series on GMRS. IN this video, I will show you a couple of the rad... Read more
Yaesu FT-991A Unboxing
The FT-991A is the next generation in all mode, all band MF/HF/VHF/UHF transceiver with C4FM (System Fusion) Digital capability. The FT-991A includes... Read more
Ham Radio Tower, US Tower MA40, Installation in Process by Jim Heath W6LG, Your YouTube Elmer
Jim W6LG your YouTube Elmer shows the progress on the MA40 Tower Installation that will be limited to 30 feet above the terrain as allowed by Ordinanc... Read more
The Xeigu G90 QRP Transceiver on CW
The Xeigu G90 QRP Transceiver on CW Read more
Antenna
Tuner free directional HF Multiband Field Expedient Antenna kit
Description: This 10-80 Meter Multiband FEA (Field Expedient Antenna) Kit enables you to customize your Alpha Multiband HF Antenna. The kit can then b... Read more
4 element 50MHz LFA-Q Yagi (4m)
A 4 element Low Noise, High Gain Directional Loop array (LFA-Q) Quad Beam The G0KSC LFA-Q possess all of the design traits InnovAntennas have become w... Read more
Introducing the SDA 2000 OptimizIR
“Today we’re incredibly excited to announce the launch of our first antenna optimization product: the SDA 2000 OptimizIR. This replaces your e... Read more
90’ MAGNETIC LOOP T3FD TERMINATED FOLDED DIPOLE ANTENNA
T3FD TERMINATED FOLDED DIPOLE AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNA KIT DESIGNED TO WORK AT ONLY 35 FEET ELEVATION FLAT OR AS A SLOPER. BRAND NEW. THIS ANTENNA IS ASS... Read more
App - Mobile
SmartSDR for iOS v2.1.0 Now Available
FlexRadio Systems announces the release of SmartSDR for iOS v2.1.0 is now available for download or update from the Apple App Store. This App requires... Read more
Morse code Ringtone Generator by M1RGZ
“This page converts text into a morse code ringtone playable on most mobile phones. If your phone can play ‘polyphonic’ or ‘po... Read more
RFinder – The World Wide Repeater Directory kicks BrandMeister up a notch. DMR without CodePlugs!
RFinder has worked with the DMR network Brandmeister to create new usability enhancements. The new dashboard just released includes coverage maps gene... Read more
RUMlogNG2Go for iOS version 3.3 now available
Thomas Lindner, DL2RUM, is happy to announce the availability of version 3.3 of his RUMlogNG2Go logger for the iPhone and iPad. RUMlogNG2Go can be do... Read more
News
Members of the Potomac Valley Radio Club to Activate NSS for Armed Forces Day
Members of the Potomac Valley Radio Club (PVRC) will activate the historic NSS call sign on Saturday, May 8, during the 2021 Armed Forces Day Cross-Ba... Read more
Goodbye Trio of Sunspots Hello Fast Solar Wind | Solar Storm Forecast 05.02.2021
Goodbye Trio of Sunspots Hello Fast Solar Wind | Solar Storm Forecast 05.02.2021 Read more
How to Hang Ladder Line
Tim , KJ4ZJ, wants to know if Ladder Line can be hung at an angle without affecting performance. Read more
Amateur Radio Credited with Rescue of Back-Country Hiker in Tennessee
A back-country hiker was rescued from Great Smoky Mountains National Park with assistance from amateur radio after she became exhausted on the trail a... Read more
Icom AH-705 in the Park with Ray – N9JA, Tommy – N5ZNO, and George – W5JDX.
A closer look at the Icom AH-705. A QRP antenna tuner for the IC-705 Trasnceiver. Tunable 50Ω antenna and long wire antenna designed for field operati... Read more
