7 articles on this topic.
© Bill Rinker, W6OAV. Shared on OneShack with his permission. Not to be copied or reused without his permission.
Equipment · Operating
By Bill Rinker, W6OAV
Your portable station is only as reliable as its power source. Choosing between sealed lead acid, lithium-ion and LiFePO₄, sizing the battery, estimating operating time, wiring it safely and keeping it charged with solar.
Equipment · Getting Started
By OneShack Staff
A tour of one ham's station: what each box on the desk does, why it's there, and what a newcomer really needs from it.
Antennas · Equipment
By Bill Rinker, W6OAV
Plenty of antenna ads quote a gain figure that means nothing at all. Here is how to read them: what a dB really is, how dBi and dBd differ, and the three rules that protect you from a misleading claim.
Antennas · Equipment · Getting Started
By OneShack Staff
A low SWR reading at the radio doesn't always mean a good antenna. Here's why, and how to find out what's really happening.