Antenna Height Matters – True or False, The CobWebb antenna project, Dual Band VHF/UHF End Fed Vertical Dipole, PA0FRI Unbalanced/Balanced ATU Project, DIY Weatherproof Dipole Antenna Center Connector for HF Operations, Optimizing Portable Ham Radio: From Wheels to Innovative Backpack Solution, A Top Loaded End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna for 20m,Continue Reading

As I type this, it is a lovely Thursday morning: warm, with blue skies and a light breeze. However, I thought I had already started issue 135, so it was an unpleasant surprise to open my browser and find a blank screen where issue 135 ought to be. This meansContinue Reading

Zero Retries is an independent newsletter promoting technological innovation in and adjacent to Amateur Radio, and Amateur Radio as (literally) a license to experiment with and learn about radio technology. Radios are computers – with antennas! Now in its fourth year of publication, with 2800+ subscribers. About Zero Retries SteveContinue Reading

Zero Retries is an independent newsletter promoting technological innovation in and adjacent to Amateur Radio, and Amateur Radio as (literally) a license to experiment with and learn about radio technology. Radios are computers – with antennas! Now in its fourth year of publication, with 2700+ subscribers. About Zero Retries SteveContinue Reading

I’ve spent the past month being present for my spouse who is recovering from a significant medical event. I’ve been sleeping on sofas, benches, cots, and occasionally the floor. It is not a particularly restful time and my attention has been focused primarily on my wife. Nevertheless, radio continues toContinue Reading