Category: DX Commander

Join in! Let’s see if the tech holds together today!

Just for fun, enjoying my ham radio!

If you have an old laptop you were wondering what to do with, perhaps take a look at a free remote control setup. Take your ham radio station anywhere in the world with you! It’s easy. Just follow my step-by-step instructions. Of course, there are many ways to skin a cat. This is not a list of all the different solutions – but the way I got it work absolutely free. Enjoy. Callum.

Just for fun..

This is the new Rapide +PLUS+ that includes a new alloy base and cap and ground mounted post for guyless operation. Perfect for HOA or those folks that still want a no-compromise, low impact antenna but with a small footprint. Available direct from the factory, or from DX Engineering and also Martin Lynch. Cut chart / user guide here: https://dxcommander.com/guides/

DX Commander Rapide PLUS Self-Supporting (40m – 6m)

https://www.hamradio.co.uk/dxcommander
https://www.dxengineering.com/search/brand/dx-commander

A cage dipole is a number of elements spread out in a "cage" all connected together to make effectively a larger "skin effect" (surface area) antenna. John and I look at two solutions for wide-banding antennas. We also discuss skin effect and consider if this is the success of the DX Commander? Answers on a postcard please! Callum.

What elevation will this be coming in at. Suggest 1-2 degrees.

Just Cruising HF and having a blast