Oggie Mike, KB7HFS, asks for a recommendation for a new vertical antenna. He already has a radial field and a mount; his prior antenna was destroyed in a windstorm. He considers the Butternut HF-9V too expensive. We look on DXEngineering.com for less expensive antennas and also at the DX Commander.
Antenna
CrankIR Series Antenna Vertical
Steppir Antenna Verticals are the only true ¼ wave continuous coverage antennas available for the HF bands. The SteppIR technology has had a pr... Read more
Solid Delta loop for 20m band
Delta loop Antenna Boom length: about 7m, projection on the ground 4m per arm Mounts on mast from 40 to 50mm, 60mm optional. suggested height at least... Read more
Which Antenna is Better? by Richard N4PBQ
“Real world antenna comparisons I don’t have many choices for my antenna at my residential QTH. I have an80m OCF Dipole (aka Windom) hung... Read more
Ham Radio Xmas Story – ALEXLOOP !
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Chameleon Portable HF Antenna Deployment Configurations
There is no shortage of ways to deploy a Chameleon Hybrid-mini/micro antenna! In this video, I will show you some of the most common ways to deploy a... Read more
Review
Gary M0TIG takes a look at the Metro VNA range at ML&S
ANTENNA ANALYZER MetroVna Pro Touch 55/180/250 MHz The idea of creating an all-Italian version of an Antenna Analyser was born as a challenge.After co... Read more
AnyTone AT-D878UV – In-Depth Review – DMR HT with APRS!
“The AnyTone AT-D878UV is a dual band analog FM and DMR (tier I and II) portable radio, it supports APRS, DMR Roaming and DPRS. This radio is de... Read more
Rugged Spot Hotspot DMR/DSTAR/Fusion Pi-Star
NexGen Hotspots “From NexGen Hotspots, the Rugged Spot, one of their top sellers – a review. The nice thing about this hotspot, over other... Read more
Review: SOTABeams WSPRLite HF WSPR transmitter
Reviewing the WSPRlite transmitter by SOTABeams. Includes a description, demonstration and a look inside. In conjunction with the DXplorer website it... Read more
MFJ-1924 Programmable Screwdriver Antenna Controller
Programmable Screwdriver Antenna Controller 10 Memories. . . Super Accurate. . . AutoPark . . . StallProtector. . . Super bright LEDs Tuning your mobi... Read more
Equipment
ICOM LC-192 for IC-705
Making your field operation more fun and convenient with the LC-192, the IC-705’s utility backpack. The IC-705 fits perfectly in the optional LC-192 m... Read more
An In Depth Look At ICOM IC-705 HF VHF UHF QRP Transceiver
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GZV6000 Switching Mode DC Power Supply – 60 Amp
Special Features: • Size: 8.25″ x 4.5″ x 16″ • Weight: 12.8 lbs. • 60 Amp Continuous Rating, 100% Duty Cycle • Variable Voltage Cont... Read more
Heathkit ® Precision RF Meter – HM-1002 – pre-order
Finally, affordable laboratory-grade accuracy. And a whole lot more. For about fifty years, SWR/power meters haven’t really changed at all. Un... Read more
News
IARU Receives Gift of hamradio.org Domain
Andrew J. Wolfram, KI7RYC, has donated the hamradio.org domain to the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) for non-profit educational us... Read more
ARISS is Seeking Hosts for Ham Radio Contacts with the Space Station
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is seeking formal and informal educational institutions and organizations, individually or wo... Read more
MARS Announces Schedule of Dates for 60-Meter Interoperability
The Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) has announced dates in 2021 during which MARS members will operate on 60 meters for interoperability... Read more
Plans to Retrieve Titanic Wireless Equipment Put on Indefinite Hold
RMS Titanic, Inc., (RMST) the company that owns salvage rights to the Titanic shipwreck, has indefinitely put off its plans to retrieve the... Read more
A New Version of WSJT-X is Now Available
The WSJT Development Group has announced the general availability release of WSJT-X Version 2.3.0. A summary of new features can be found in the WSJT-... Read more
