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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, […]

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 […]

Make a Faraday Fabric Antenna for SOTA, POTA, and IOTA – Ultimate Portable Solution | HamRadioRookie
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Make a Faraday Fabric Antenna for SOTA, POTA, and IOTA – Ultimate Portable Solution | HamRadioRookie

Posted on: December 26, 2023February 2, 2024

The video features a unique Faraday fabric antenna with qualities ideal for SOTA, POTA, and IOTA activities. The antenna is lightweight, compact, and resistant to wet conditions. It comes with a parts list and links for further resources, including STL files and Patreon membership for plans. KB9VBR Antennas is also mentioned.

Unveiling the Stealth Sunroof Slot Antenna: A DIY Ham Radio Revolution
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Unveiling the Stealth Sunroof Slot Antenna: A DIY Ham Radio Revolution

Posted on: October 24, 2023October 24, 2023

Introduction: Have you ever looked at your car’s sunroof and thought, “That could be an antenna!”? Probably not. But that’s precisely the kind of unconventional thinking that led […]

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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