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A while ago I wrote an article on making a trap dipole. Since then I have made lots more - and in doing so have gained some greater insights into how they work. The original article is here. My a … read more

It can be tricky to set up a full-sized 80 metre dipole on a hilltop with a low mast. This design is for a shortened 80 metre antenna that adds operation on 40 metres too. It was designed with the Wor … read more

A common question for newcomers to portable amateur radio operating is "which battery is best?". There is no single answer to this question though and the best choice will depend on what you want to d … read more

Peak Electronics make a range of very clever hand held test equipment. We recently bought their LCR45 automatic inductance, capacitance and resistance meter for use in our factory. I was so impress … read more

A friend contacted me yesterday. He was having some problems with his portable 2m set-up and wanted to get the feeder assembly checked. He wondered if the cable had degraded over many wet hilltop c … read more