Hey guys, I am new to this hobby and very glad to be here. There is lots of great information here. my question relates to my tempest...
One part of a multi-part review of the Chameleon Antenna. This one in the vertical configuration. [MEDIA]
I am mounting a Cushcraft R8 in a space-constrained location (the only spot available in my QTH.) The base of the antenna will be about 12 feet...
I want to make my X-50 a bit more stealthy. It's been up three years and isn't an issue with anyone but I just would like to make it more...
Hi, My new home was constructed with steel shingles that have a fifty year warranty. While I'm happy to have a great roofing system, I'm a bit in...
I am looking for recommendations of an HF vertical antenna for bands from 160-6 meters or at least 80-6 meters. Using a 49:1 transformer with 134'...
Below for possible discussion is a calculation of about the maximum skywave field that might be present after a 500-mile, 1-hop total path back to...
The ZS6BKW is becoming a popular alternative to the G5RV as a compromise multiband dipole. I put it in the air one month ago and have been putting...
In this thread it would be great to hear about people’s homebrew antennas that were ambitious but that for whatever reason underwhelmed when it...
John Portune, W6NBC is back to take your calls about his latest creation featured in QST - a helical copper tape and PVC antenna that is similar...
This is a really simple and easy to construct antenna that will get you on the air on the six meter band using only RG-58 coax! I needed a quick...
[MEDIA] In this video I show how I made a portable Fan Dipole Antenna.
I have a brand new yaesu ft3dr. If I plug in the ac power (supplied ac charger) or the DC charger in the truck the radio signal just either...
Just replaced the 9:1 with a 49:1 and 135' of wire. Length could be that or 136'. So far, 80 is low at 3.520 to 3.620 and all other bands workable...
I would like an external antenna for 2m and 70cm, for my UHF/VHF handheld, what are my options or what would be best for me? I don't want to spend...
I finally got my antenna tower upright and am getting ready to populate it with a variety of doo-dads and wires... The list of planned items are:...
Is a Perfect Antenna Necessary for the New-To-HF Ham Operator? [IMG] Are you new to operating on the shortwave frequencies (or,...
I’ve got an iPhone, Alexa, Ring, and SmartThings. How can I remote key my transmitter while I’m outside working on my antennas? Hank/Ke0cu
Hi all, I recently purchased and put up an mjf-1778. I know it is not efficient in a lot of ways, however, the SWR results I am getting are very...
Hello, Still learning this great hobby, but wanted to ask opinions on mounting two antennas on the same mast. I have spoken to a few folks and...
