Author Archives: Ken Hansen

Analysis of the G5RV Antenna

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Ken Hansen

Over at the Brazos Amateur Radio Club, Rick Hiller, W5RH, has assembled a 59 page PowerPoint ‘deck’ that provides a lot of great information about this often deployed, and just as often criticized, go-to antenna for hams facing space issues … Continue reading →

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ELK Log Periodic Tripod Mount

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Ken Hansen

While at Pacificon last fall (2019) I attended an antenna seminar that had many great presenters, and when it was over, I won a door prize! While I did not win the HF Vertical, I won a an Elk 2m/440L5 … Continue reading →

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Programming Notes: Yaesu FT-4X

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Ken Hansen

Yaesu has recently released a new dual-band hand-held amateur radio, the FT-4X. I always encourage hams that buy a hand-held to try and program their new radio by hand – it’s a great way to get familiar with your new … Continue reading →

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How-to: Program Yaesu FT-60r Handheld

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Ken Hansen

I’ve sold many FT-60r handhelds to amateur operators these last few years, and while everyone likes to say that this is one of the easiest handhelds to program, to a new ham it is still a bit confusing or intimidating. … Continue reading →

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Thanks for stopping by!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Ken Hansen

Hello, and welcome to my little corner of the internet – it is my intention to use this site as a way to catalog and document things, places, and events of interest to me that you might also be interested … Continue reading →

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