CQ Amateur Radio

MATH’S NOTES

First, I want to wish all of my long-term, short-term, and new readers of this column a very happy and healthy new year.

The response to our “simple test equipment” columns last year was overwhelming and since so many asked for “more of the same” type of projects, we thought that a good way of beginning a new year was to present two simple, easy-to-build, and inexpensive antenna-related accessories you might be interested in or even need.

Replacement HT Antenna

I am sure that nearly every amateur has a handheld transceiver and occasionally shows the finished product.

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