When you think of directional ham radio antennas, you probably think of a Yagi, cubical quad, or a log-periodic antenna. These antennas usually are in a horizontal configuration up on a high tower.

However, creating directional antennas allowed more stations to share channels and that’s the subject of a recent post by [John Schneider]. When it comes to antennas, ham radio operators often ...

A directional roof–mounted antenna can often help. AM signals are prone to interference by a variety of technical sources: other radio stations, power lines and computers. Lighting sources also ...

The company’s new rubber duck antennas are small and lightweight, making them easy to carry, store and fit into tight spaces. Some are less than an inch tall. They are easy to install, typically ...