Is it true that coax needs to be 18 feet – or multiples of 18 feet for your CB Radio? I’m going to address the myth about specific lengths of coax that some CB operators believe will magically match their antenna to their radio. We’ll explain why the impedance along the coax varies with frequency and length, and how a mismatch can cause losses and affect the SWR of your system. We’ll also give practical advice on how to properly match your antenna to your radio and minimize losses.
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Robert is wanting to build a 80M dipole and support one end off of his Yagi tower. He is having problems with figuring out what type of unun and trap to use. Watch to learn more about what Robert needs to have to build a his dipole.
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The Roundtable welcomes TJ (K9KJ) to the stream as we discuss how to properly adjust your first CW key and what maintenance you’ll need to make sure your key performs for many years.
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Loft / Attic Home-Brew CB antennas. Three Rules: Needs to be compact, easy on the wallet (cheap!) and easy to construct and understand. I have built loft / attic antennas, both verticals and dipoles for 11m (10m actually) with varing success. Other ideas are Delta Loops, horizontal loops and also remember commercial mobile antennas can ideal for lofts and attics – you will need a bit of a ground plane though. Chicken wire or just regular wire can assist. Beware that loft antennas can sometimes sound noisy because they will be directly above all the electrics in the house. However, they are still cheap and fun to make. Good luck, Callum.
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Part two of my special event series. This time I’ve got ARRL Idaho section manager Dan Marler K7REX on to talk about this years W1AW portable effort and why special event stations offer a fun way to get involved in ham radio.
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