An antenna analyzer is a permanent part of my antenna kit. It’s a fast and easy way to help get your portable antenna adjusted for maximum performance. But you can easily get by without one, and in this week’s video I show you how to do that. This technique isn’t just helpful when building an The post No Antenna Analyzer Required appeared first on KB9VBR Antennas.

The tried and true dipole antenna can be your savior in the field. Whether you are in an emcomm situation and need to establish reliable communications, or your go to antenna broke and you need to put something together in the field. This simple dipole only requires two parts and one tool to put on The post Build a working Dipole antenna Anywhere in the Field appeared first on KB9VBR Antennas.

Back last June I was in the Manitowoc, WI area for my participation on the Cobia for Museum Ships weekend. Along with working on the sub, I also did a few Parks on the Air activations and posted a few images on my social channels. I like to take a few pictures and throw them The post Authenticity in Ham Radio appeared first on KB9VBR Antennas.

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.