Archive for August, 2009

43 Foot Antenna Installation – The Rising

The raising of the Flat Black 43 Foot Antenna from DX Engineering.

Navigator Interface works well, but has some issues

After many months of successful use, my US Interface Navigator blew its fuse.

Hexagonal (Hex) Beam Battle

“Put a Hex on you…” Three antenna suppliers are making the Hex Beam antenna an easier choice for your next 20-10 meter beam.

Why don’t hams like vertical dipole antennas?

Tom, ke6ynh, asks…
“Why don’t hams like vertical dipole antennas.

Hiking, Hams and Hills – Station #6 of the AT Golden Packet

Hiking, ham radio and hills combined to make the Golden Packet Test a memorable event.

LED Lighting for your Ham Shack – a review of two models

Are 120V LED Lamps a good option for your ham shack? Reviewed are two models that I picked up locally.