Category Archives: Antenna Party

Let this be evidence that construction has begun to get AI4FO back on the air to attempt total domination of the HF airwaves between 14 and 29 mHz.  

Some of you may undoubtedly remember my “bullet proof G5RV” that I constructed and erected in 2007 with help from Neil, Brad and some gin and juice, amongst other friends.  It had recently started acting a little squirrely and would … Continue reading →

Ok, I am only like two months late in writing this article, but I wanted to post some thoughts on what I did with the buddipole and Par 6 meter loop at the beach in September. They both served as … Continue reading →

Ok guy’s this is my first story and I hate it to be this kind of story. It’s about a older ham W8KKK (nice) check His www.QRZ.com site for more info. A very kind, gentle peaceful Man I only meet … Continue reading →

Guys – N4RVR is working on getting an NVIS configured antenna setup at his QTH for regional work on the low bands. He sent along this email from K5KVH via an NVIS mailing list. Check it out for an idea … Continue reading →

This VK does a good job of showing exactly how to assemble a 6 meter beam with a buddipole and a few extra parts.  Certainly worth a peek for portable work in the summer six meter season. {httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAZwAiyDQ-g}

After operating on 6 meters for a year with a single OA-50 Par loop, I decided that it was time to upgrade a little bit. I made the decision to add a second loop and here is how things went. … Continue reading →

Who ever thought an end fed dipole (an interesting contradiction) would be a reality. When I was building dipoles in Brad’s back yard when we were 13 or so I wish it had been this easy. I would like to … Continue reading →