We found an interesting tip that might just improve the performance of those small affordable handheld ham radios called a ... video on adding a counterpoise antenna wire to an HT.

Handheld Ham Radio Antenna,Walkie Talkie; Used widely at antenna scanner, UHF,VHF Frequency Connect and Radio Station Antenna Convertion; application for most baofeng, Yaesu, Icon, Alinco ...

If there’s one thing that amateur radio operators are good at ... Getting the two together, as with this field-portable antenna made from a tape measure, is a double win in any ham’s book.

They also test radio gear, antennas and ... we work on during the field day is geared toward preparing for emergency situations.” More information about amateur radio is available on Skyview ...

The Amateur Radio Field Day exercise showcases the science ... Club members spent all of Friday preparing for the field day, setting up eight antennas for five sets of frequencies.

The event, held at the Wally Pontiff Playground in Old Metairie, was part of the national Ham Radio Field Day. This annual event brings together around 40,000 amateur radio operators nationwide to ...