One of the first antenna projects many new operators make is the simple 2-meter "J pole." Usually made out of copper plumbing pipe (and called by a variety of names including plumber's delight and ...

On today’s episode of “Will It Antenna?”, [Ben Eadie (VE6SFX)] designs and tests an antenna made entirely of tape, and spoiler alert — it works pretty well. By way of background, the basic design [Ben ...

Every year, I take part in a week long event that takes place in a somewhat dense wooded area. Most of the event staffers use GMRS radios to communicate with each other over this 100 acre plot of land ...