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23cm 1296MHz Field Day Yagi - 23cm 1296 MHz Field Day Yagi Construction, a 26 element conventional-style design. Article with several pictures and detailed homebrewing instructions
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The KC5LDO Vertical Antenna - Antenna for Field Day or Everyday. aA simple yet rugged six band quarter wave vertical antenna system perfect for field day or home use.
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5 Band Pipe Vertical Antenna - A simple, cheap and easy to build 26 feet long vertical antenna that works DX on 20 - 10 meters including WARC Bands, it is designed for portability for field days, camping, or permanent installation, cost, and to achieve at least 1/2 wavelength on the WARC bands.
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Field Day Inverted L - Inverted L antenna, even if not completely freestanding, it only requires one line to be lauched into a tree to support the end of the horizontal wire. This project is done with a 31-foot Jackite pole for a support and uses six 15-foot radials and one 33-foot radial.
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Random Wire Antenna Lengths - When on the trail, at Field Day, or whenever a good antenna is unavailable, a random wire can save the day, but it is important to understand its properties.
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Bridgerland Amateur Radio Club - We are a group of amateur radio operators located in Northern Utah who enjoy exploring many aspects of the hobby from HF to VHF and beyond. We are active in many public service events, Field Day, APRS, packet, Winlink, contesting and more
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Portable Operating Tips for Ham Radios - This article is from the book Ham Radio For Dummies and features some tips for portable amateur radio operations, on Field Day or generic outdoor operation, like selecting the proper antenna and portable power.
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Propagation on 630 Meters and 2200 Meters - This is a theoretical look at propagation on 630-Meters and 2200-Meters using ray tracing software. It expands on the brief discussion in the ARRL Handbooks. The Earth's magnetic field affects 630-Meter and 2200-Meter band propagation. Lower ionization reduces absorption, aiding low-frequency propagation. Differences exist between bands, limited daytime sky-wave propagation. Sunrise/sunset show promise, yet mechanisms are unclear. Ducting possible at night in specific conditions. Negative ions enhance propagation. Inefficient antennas and high man-made noise are anticipated. Groundwave propagation is significant on 2200-Meters.
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HAMRS - A simple portable ham radio logbook software tailored to portable activies like Parks on the Air, Field Day, and more. Works on Windows macOS, Ubuntu Linux, Raspberry PI. Hamrs is a free software.
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20m 30m 40m Bandpass Filters - Homemade LC Bandpass Filters for 20M, 30M, 40M In multi-station environments like special events, field day, portable operating, is very important to protect receivers from excessively strong signals. Bandpass filters help to protect your transceivers.
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Portable Efficiency: Building a KX3 Go-Box - A Go-box streamlines radio setup for temporary operations. Detailed guidance is provided on constructing a KX3 Go-box based on Radioset-go products. Emphasizing cooling, it incorporates silent fans and a temperature-controlled system. Wiring complexities, power considerations, and battery installation are covered. The Go-box offers a neat solution for field days and temporary setups, improving the efficiency and portability of the Elecraft KX3.
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