Building your own antennas is fun and relatively inexpensive. Jim, N4BFR, takes us through the basics of finding the length, connecting to the balun, strain relief, insulation and adjusting the length.
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Ham Tech Library picks up where license study leaves off. It’s a virtual Elmer started by Jim – N4BFR to inspire Hams to get started in new areas of the hobby.
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New videos publish on Tuesdays.
Upcoming Topics
To answer the question, “Could you do a video on…” this topic, here’s what’s planned over the next few weeks. (Updated May 18)
- Field Day including Where to Go, What to Do and “Scoring?!”
- Making simple antennas (think J-Pole and HF Dipole)
- Should I operate QRP? Should I operate QRO?
- Getting Started with Online Logging (LOTW/EQSL)
- Vanity Call Signs
- Learning Morse Code
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