It’s Common KnowledgeYou have heard it many times before; an HF wire antenna must be installed as high as possible to be efficient – preferably a half-wavelength above ground. It’s common knowledge! “Common knowledge” means everybody believes it to be true – well maybe not everybody, but if the majority believe it to be true … Continue reading A Most Unusual Antenna
Author: John VA3KOT
I'm a Canadian amateur radio operator based in Owen Sound, Ontario. I hold an Advanced license and I am passionate about two things: operating outdoors and CW. My blog is focused on the experimental aspects of the hobby. I love to try out new ideas and, being retired, I have the luxury of time to spend doing so. Please like, comment and follow if you enjoy what you read here.
How to Find the Height of a Tall Building … using a radio!
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I always knew that one day I would find a way to combine my Bachelor’s degree in Physics with my passion for radio. So I gave some thought to the idea of how to find the height of a tall building using a radio. I came up with four different … Continue reading How to Find the Height of a Tall Building … using a radio!
Ham Radio Outside the Box 