In this article, I describe the flying saucer resonator build using a 3D printer rather than sawing PVC material manually. It’s fast and cheap. Read more
Tag: antennas
Flying Saucer Vertical Antenna – New Project
I am going to build a flying saucer vertical antenna. Don’t worry, this will be a simple, down-to-earth project for my backyard. Read more
Antenna Modeling Software
If you have a moderate understanding of antennas, you can use antenna modeling software to better understand how your antenna creations work. Read more
Tree Aerial – Another Liquid Antenna
The tree aerial has been around for a century. Does it work? Perhaps, but mainly so in the jungle. Read more
Electromagnetic Waves Work
While avoiding Maxwell’s Equations, we need a basic understanding of how electromagnetic waves work. We can’t live without them. Read more
Antenna Switching – Share Between Multiple Radios
Recently, a friend asked how I do antenna switching at my shack. Here’s how. Read more
RTL-SDR Stock Antenna for ADS-B
Users say that the RTL-SDR stock antenna is useless. Not so. But close. Read more
Beverage Antenna Enables Intercontinental MW Listening
AM broadcast band radio signals travel great distances at night. You can hear medium wave signals from all around your continent. However, you can’t normally hear stations from across the Pacific or Atlantic. That’s not possible unless you use a Beverage antenna (shown above.) Read more
Seymour Lesonsky W6CCP Silent Key – Will Be Missed
Seymour Lesonsky, W6CCP, became a Silent Key on December 6th. “Silent Key” is the term used by amateurs to describe a ham no longer with us. He passed away at age 86 following a short illness. Read more
Modern Remote Loop – Next Project
My modern remote loop will sit in the backyard while I tune it from the shack. It will also let me play with some new toys.