KB9VBR J-Pole Antennas

05/27/2026

My new Elecraft KX3 QRP transceiver gets a workout as I test the Chameleon LEFS Feather Lightweight End Fed Sloper Antenna.

My new Elecraft KX3 QRP transceiver gets a workout as I test the Chameleon LEFS Feather Lightweight End Fed Sloper Antenna. Chameleon LEFS Feather End Fed An...

05/20/2026

I take a tour through Hamvention 2026 and search the coolest things in the flea market and best deals at the show.

I take a tour through Hamvention 2026 and search the coolest things...

04/29/2026

For less than a dollar's worth of parts. you can use your original Chameleon PRV Coil in a center loaded configuration to improve performance.

19 likes, 1 comment. "Center Loaded Vertical Antennas? The results will surprise you!"

04/22/2026

The Rybakov vertical antenna strikes agin, this time with the versatile REZ Antenna Systems Scout XF system XFORM 4:1 transformer and Z25 telescoping whip.

16 likes, 2 comments. "Can This Modular Antenna Beat Traditional POTA Setups?"

04/15/2026

The Spooltenna ULTRA is a 40 meter End Fed Half Antenna that is half the size and weight of Spooltenna's popular PARKS model. Does this size diet affect performance? Let's find out.

The Spooltenna ULTRA is a 40 meter End Fed Half Antenna that is half the size and weight of Spooltenna's popular PARKS model. Does this diet affect performan...

04/03/2026

No joke! Joe and I are coming at you with a livestream on Thursday April 2 at 7:00pm Central Time (0001 UTC 3 Apr). Our April Livestream is packed; we'll answer your ham radio questions, talk about some cool things happening this month, and Joe needs some help with a purchase decision.

You can get your questions in by dropping us a chat, leaving a comment, or emailing [email protected]

Hope to see you on Thursday!

04/02/2026

No joke! Joe and I are coming at you with a livestream on Thursday April 2 at 7:00pm Central Time (0001 UTC 3 Apr). Our April Livestream is packed; we'll answer your ham radio questions, talk about some cool things happening this month, and Joe needs some help with a purchase decision.

No joke! Joe and I are coming at you with a livestream on Thursday April 2 at 7:00pm Central Time (0001 UTC 3 Apr). Our April Livestream is packed; we'll ans...

04/01/2026

Become an ELITE member of POTA with the new POTA Platinum package

Become an ELITE member of POTA with the new POTA Platinum packagePOTA Platinum: https://potaplatinum.com/************Links may be affiliate links. As an Amaz...

03/25/2026

Ham radio from an HOA? It can be done! The Chameleon Antenna HOA Guide lays out workable and tested solutions for apartments, condos, and single family homeowners struggling with restrictive covenants.

Ham radio from an HOA? It can be done! The Chameleon Antenna HOA Guide lays out workable and tested solutions for apartments, condos, and single family homeo...

03/18/2026

I rove a couple of parks and put two antennas on the air: the Radioddity HF-010 and KJ6ER (POTA) PERformer. Which one will come out on top?

I rove a couple of parks and put two antennas on the air: the Radioddity HF-010 and KJ6ER (POTA) PERformer. Which one will come out on top?Free and bonus con...