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Portable operations

These are all ham radio (amateur radio) programs and activities that involve portable or special-location radio operations. Each has a unique focus, and operators participating in these programs often receive awards or recognition for their efforts.

POTA antenna setups

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Tuning on the JPC-12

The JPC-12 (also known as PAC-12) is a portable HF vertical antenna that features a very handy set of parts that assemble quickly and that is able to cover, officially, 40m through 6m, but, unofficially, 60 and 80m as well. It handles up to 100 watts.

Why I left Brandmeister

In summary, Brandmeister’s direction was never clearly defined, IMHO. Over time, I grew increasingly frustrated with the inflexibility of a few individuals and the constant, often unreasonable demands from others. This occurred at a pivotal moment in my life when, with the birth of my daughter, my priorities shifted naturally and necessarily toward my family.

NanoVNA, Smith Charts and antennas

Ham radio hobbyists, as the former term indicate, have been all over the time great technicians, but with exceptions, never professionals on electrical or electronics works and related fields.