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Understanding SWR by Example - ARRL
the most mysterious creatures in the world of Amateur Radio is standing wave ratio (SWR). I often hear on-air discussion of guys brag- ging about and comparing ... Learn More
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Bicycle-Mobile Antennas - By Steve Cerwin, WA5FRF and ... - ARRL
When riding for pleasure and exercise, having ham radio along makes the miles go by quicker. But the path to an efficient bicycle mobile installation is not ... Learn More
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The March Edition of Digital QST is Now Available - ARRL
Feb 10, 2016 ... The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, ... Learn More
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How Antennas Work - ARRL
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. Learn More
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Estimated Field Strength from Amateur Radio Stations -- ARRL #1
The transceiver used is an ICOM IC-781. The 3.5-MHz antenna is a half-wave dipole, at a height of 18 meters. The 7.0 MHz antenna is a 2-element Yagi array ... Learn More
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Circularly Polarized Yagi Antennas for Satellite Communications
Around 2000 my interest turned to VHF and UHF amateur satellites. After several years of mediocre performance from a single seven-element 2 meter Yagi, I ... Learn More
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QST Announces 2017 Antenna Design Competition Winners - ARRL
Sep 13, 2017 ... The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, ... Learn More
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FAQ's, Tips and Guides for Getting More Field Day QSOs - ARRL
Attempting VHF SSB/CW communication with a vertically polarized antenna, especially on 2 meters and higher, will reduce your ability to hear stations and be ... Learn More
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The DBJ-1: A VHF-UHF Dual-Band J-Pole - ARRL
Two-meter antennas are small com- pared to those for the lower fre- quency bands, and the availability of repeaters on this band greatly extends. Learn More
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Catch a Falling Star - A beginner's guide to meteor-scatter ... - ARRL
That's far from true, but if your VHF operation is limited to 2-meter FM it's somehow practical, especially if you're using a hand-held radio and a rubber ducky ... Learn More
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