Archive for November, 2008

Amateur Radio License Plates

There are good reasons to have amateur radio license plates for your car. There are more reason not to.

Ham Saves Self with HT While Hunting

Ham radio helps bring assistance to injured hunter using cross band repeat.

1/4 Wave Monopole vs. 1/2 Wave J-Pole EZNEC Shootout

Myths abound concerning how J-Poles do so well. Here is an EZNEC shootout between a 2 meter J-Pole and a Monopole with radials.

Turning AGC Off Helps Kenwood TS-2000 CW

Here is a tip to reduce noise receiving CW on a Kenwood TS-2000 transceiver.

Icom 746 & 725 Rig Control with N3FJP

A reader asks for help with rig control interfacing to an Icom 725.

Copper J-Pole Antenna on Play Set

Can a 2 meter J-Pole antenna work well on a child’s playset? Read and find out.

43 Foot Vertical and Coax Switches

Beware the use of an non-resonant antenna with the antenna matcher in the shack if you have a coax switch between the tuner and the antenna.