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Tag Archives: antenna

Antenna Fun…

Antenna fun of building and testing a great working antenna for shortwave.

Posted byDrPVHDecember 5, 2021December 6, 2021Posted inAntennas, Blog, DIYTags:antenna, Net work analyser, SWR, vertical antennaLeave a comment on Antenna Fun…

VOA Site “C” Project

Rescue decommissioned VOA site C station and put to amateur radio use and for emergency communications.

Posted byn4pvhNovember 13, 2021December 19, 2021Posted inAntennas, ClubTags:antenna, BARC, EmComm, Rhombic, VOALeave a comment on VOA Site “C” Project

What to do when you see a need…

Making a new antenna out of broken parts. Thinking outside the box.

Posted byDrPVHAugust 3, 2021Posted inAntennas, BlogTags:Amateur Radio, antenna, Helping othersLeave a comment on What to do when you see a need…

CQ WW VHF Contest

Our experience with the world wide VHF contest sponsored by CQ.

Posted byn4pvhJuly 21, 2021July 21, 2021Posted inAntennas, Blog, Contesting, DxTags:2 meter, 6 meter, antenna, CQ WW VHF, Sporadic-ELeave a comment on CQ WW VHF Contest

Get ready for Field Day Everyone!

Designing a full wavelength J Pole antenna for Field Day.

Posted byDrPVHJune 6, 2021June 14, 2021Posted inAntennas, Blog, Club, Contesting, DIYTags:antenna, Field Day, J PoleLeave a comment on Get ready for Field Day Everyone!

Starting an Antenna Design and Testing Course

Survey to find the level of interest in a computer modeling of antenna designs class.

Posted byDrPVHMay 22, 2021June 14, 2021Posted inAntennas, Blog, DIY, ElectronicsTags:4nec2, antenna, computer modeling, design, testingLeave a comment on Starting an Antenna Design and Testing Course

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”

Posted byDrPVHMay 3, 2021May 3, 2021Posted inAntennas, Blog, DIYTags:antenna, vector analyser, vertical antenna1 Comment on 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!”

Posted byDrPVHApril 2, 2021April 2, 2021Posted inBlog, FunniesTags:antenna, Funnies, QRPLeave a comment on Move over Charlie Brown!

The”Bubba” Potato Gun

How to use air gun

Posted byn4pvhNovember 23, 2020November 23, 2020Posted inAntennas, Blog, UncategorizedTags:air gun, antenna, treeLeave a comment on The”Bubba” Potato Gun
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