QRP, or low power, communication can be a lot of fun. QRP can also be a challenge. Making contacts with the minimum amount of power, or even less than that, hones your skills as an operator. When your output power is measured in single watts, you really start to think about your antenna system and The post Chameleon LEFS Feather Antenna QRP with the Elecraft KX3 appeared first on KB9VBR Antennas.

I like vertical HF antennas for a variety of reasons: they are easy to set up, they often take up little space, and they can be quite efficient. But like all antenna systems, tradeoffs are involved. An efficient antenna may require more space or take time to set up, while a very compact vertical would The post Your HF Vertical Could be Much Better appeared first on KB9VBR Antennas.

I’ve showcased the Rybakov antenna on this channel more than a few times. I really enjoy this antenna because it has great upper band performance, and with the use of a wide ranging tuner, can operate on just about every other band. The namesake antenna Rybakov, a Russian word for Fisherman, was created by Enrico The post The Rybakov Antenna is back, and it’s better than ever. appeared first on KB9VBR Antennas.

In my short list of antennas that everyone should carry in their portable antenna kit, the end fed half wave makes it into the top three. It has a couple of distinct advantages for portable use. As a wire antenna, the feed point is on one end, and it can be deployed as a sloper The post Compact Antenna, Real Results – Spooltenna Ultra EFHW appeared first on KB9VBR Antennas.

I am a sucker for bags and organizers. Not for the reason that my life is organized. Far from it. But I am always searching for some form of organization. That’s maybe why I have this unhealthy obsession. But after using the Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Organizer, I can see how it would fit nicely into The post The Maxpedition Beefy Organizer makes POTA Setup Easy appeared first on KB9VBR Antennas.