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It is important that the baluns used in a phased verticals match, otherwise the phasing, beam pattern and gain won't be as planned. They...

How many times have we seen 18 wheelers with CB verticals mounted on their mirrors? Doing this, truckers add a little gain on 11 mtrs. With ...

Today it was great weather here in SE Minnesota for getting outside (and it was even a lazy Sunday afternoon!). Beth agreed and she also nee...

Beth and I just returned from a 5100 mile road trip. My KX3 went along. Even with hot weather and family obligations I managed a few picnic ...

I'm pretty happy with my new end fed antenna. Using it Friday evening through yesterday afternoon I've worked NM, PA and OH on 20 an...

Tonight I got on the air with my latest endfed wire and had good success working both New Mexico and Pennsylvania. I've been concerned...

A year ago, in a rare foreshadowing of radios to come, I acquired a linear amplifier built around a single 572B running grounded grid. It ...

It's a new "QRP in the Park" season and I have a new rig. I need a new QSL card. My new card, using Walmart digital photo prin...

Today the weather finally turned warm, sunny and dry. It was also Mother's Day, a good reason to avoid the restaurants for a picnic in t...

I'm getting ready for summer trips and outings with my Elecraft KX3. I found a the right size padded bag at Goodwill for $3.00. See my v...