In this video, we take a look at the most complete antenna reference for ham radio that I have seen. The book is available in English for the first time with the release of the 13th edition.
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Ed, K9EGS, has question on HF mobile mounts. He wants to use a magnet to hold his antenna on the top of his car. He also is wondering if he grounds his antenna to his car, if it will improve the performance of his antenna. Watch to learn more.
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Steve, KE5SF, is having a problems with SWR. He has a Yaesu ft-991 and a ameritron al-811h amplfier. When he uses the radio without the amplifier, he has high SWR and with the amplifier he has normal SWR. Watch to learn more.
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I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"
Technician training videos, see http://www.ke0og.net/training/
General training videos, see http://www.ke0og.net/general/
Amateur Extra training videos, see http://www.ke0og.net/extra/
Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)
My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
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