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How I Learned About the “Magic Carpet” Counterpoise — A Smart Ham Radio Hack

Posted on: September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Ever get tired of wrestling with radials every time you set up a portable station? Me too. That’s why when I saw the video about the Magic Carpet […]

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I Fried My VNA… Then Fixed It Thanks to Chelegance

Posted on: September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

I’ll admit it—I did something dumb. One little zap of static electricity, and suddenly my Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) wouldn’t turn on. For those new to ham radio, […]

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MeshTIEstick: Your Necktie is Now a LoRa Node

Posted on: September 3, 2025September 10, 2025

Ham radio is full of creative projects, but few are as fun—or as stylish—as the MeshTIEstick, a fully functional Meshtastic LoRa node hidden inside a necktie. What Exactly […]

Protect Your Fara-J Antenna: Easy Waterproofing Guide
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Protect Your Fara-J Antenna: Easy Waterproofing Guide

Posted on: August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

The latest video from Ham Radio Rookie shows you how to weatherproof your Fara-J antenna with simple, cost-effective materials. Perfect for hams who want their gear to endure […]

Revolutionize Your Ham Radio Experience with a Pocket-Sized DIY 2M Yagi Antenna
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Revolutionize Your Ham Radio Experience with a Pocket-Sized DIY 2M Yagi Antenna

Posted on: November 8, 2023

Unleashing the Potential of a Pocket-Sized Yagi Welcome to a new chapter in the world of amateur radio – where portability meets performance in the form of a […]

Turning Tapes into Antennas: The Duct Tape J-Pole Antenna Experiment
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Turning Tapes into Antennas: The Duct Tape J-Pole Antenna Experiment

Posted on: October 13, 2023October 18, 2023

In the realm of ham radio, there’s always a thrill in building your own gear, especially when it comes to antennas. The journey of creating a functioning antenna […]

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