Antenna fun of building and testing a great working antenna for shortwave.
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VOA Site “C” Project
Rescue decommissioned VOA site C station and put to amateur radio use and for emergency communications.
What to do when you see a need…
Making a new antenna out of broken parts. Thinking outside the box.
CQ WW VHF Contest
Our experience with the world wide VHF contest sponsored by CQ.
Get ready for Field Day Everyone!
Designing a full wavelength J Pole antenna for Field Day.
Starting an Antenna Design and Testing Course
Survey to find the level of interest in a computer modeling of antenna designs class.
Antenna Building 101
Well, what a weekend this was. Beautiful weather, temperature in the 70-80’s and a light breeze. I just did not put enough sun blocker on so I look like a lobster in the pot! David K1KK called and wanted to try out his new 60′ tall Spiderbeam pole and turn it into an 80 meterContinue reading “Antenna Building 101”
Move over Charlie Brown!
I have decided to try QRP or low power mode. I got myself a used KX2 Elecraft radio that produces about 5 watts of power. I designed a random wire antenna that has a 2 oz lead weight on one end of the wire, I swing it around and throw it up into a tree.Continue reading “Move over Charlie Brown!”
The”Bubba” Potato Gun
How to use air gun
Brightleaf Amateur Radio Club 