Our Meetings 4th Wednesdays of the month
Formal Nights for talks, demonstrations, lively discussions and activities: 7:30pm: Heeley Green Community Centre, 344 Gleadless Rd, Heeley, Sheffield S2 3AJ.
Other Wednesdays in a month
Check out our events and Member's Hub on Facebook, as we either go out for meals and socials, contesting evenings, or we do portable evenings.
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By G0JJR, on February 17th, 2015 Are you interested in ultra low cost 2 meter antennas that are easy to build using cheap parts; that require no tedious matching and adjusting; that are almost invisible; that are portable, compact, quickly assembled; and that can be converted into a beam?
If so read on!
These antennas are somewhat […]
By G0JJR, on April 6th, 2014 End-fed wire antennas
(From the RSGB site)
While dipoles are very efficient antennas, they are not the only way to go. Some houses don’t really lend themselves to installing a half-wave dipole. If you only have one support an end-fed antenna may suit you better.
But be warned – end-fed antennas can be noisier […]
By G0JJR, on April 6th, 2014 Attic Loop
Published on 9/28/2011, 11:44 AM by KD8BIG
Lacking outdoor space for that antenna?
Here’s what one can do: Put as much wire in your attic as you can run in the shape of a loop. Establish the feedpoint as high as possible. Use heavy gauge wire to minimize losses. I am soon to […]
By G0JJR, on April 6th, 2014 Your first antenna – the half-wave dipole (Note there is nothing new, this is from the RSGB site)
Many hams’ first choice of antenna is a half-wave dipole. But don’t be misled – just because they are easy to make doesn’t mean they don’t work well. In fact, a half-wave dipole will often outperform many […]
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