antenna
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Height is Might! Right? Portable Mast Height Shootout
Comparison of 10-meter and 7-meter masts for 20m activations Before we look at antenna performance and radiation patterns, let’s look at the masts themselves. I don’t feel like I’m loyal to any particular brand, but I am loyal to things… Continue reading
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Feeling A Little Dipolar
So, in every antenna conversation I have in my mind, there’s an old guy in the back who keeps interrupting with, “Use a dipole!” To me, that juice just ain’t worth the squeeze for a portable guy. Getting it up to… Continue reading
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QRP POTA With MTR3B V4 Currahee!
We made it to US-2991 Bonham State Park this morning and I took my new Mountain Topper out for its first activation. Here’s what I brought: Loadout: MTR-3B V4Bioenno 3 AH LiPoBamaKey TP-IIISparkplug 49:1 UnUn w. 20m EFHW wirePOTA 20… Continue reading
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Packin’ Light
I carry allot of gear. My mind plans in depth, a trait I developed in the Marines, to account for every possible circumstance then lay in reasonable contingencies for each. My thoughts swirl with, “If this happens, I’ll do that… Continue reading
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Adjusting Portable Antenna Length
We learned to calculate wave length from frequency for the Technician ticket. Or at least, we memorized the questions and answers for the test. At the time, I thought it was an interesting tidbit of information but not critical to… Continue reading
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