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Build a Classic Multiband Dipole Antenna

On the Air readers who have a General- or Extra-class license will enjoy the versatility of this dipole, which works on several bands – how many is up to you, and the amount of space you have for the antenna. This article shows how to build one for yourself. READ THE ON THE AIR ARTICLE A Copper Tape Antenna for Two Meters This inexpensive antenna comes together in about 15 minutes and is designed to stick to a window. Depending on where you install it, you should be able to get into your local repeaters, and perhaps make direct simplex contacts as well. Check out how to build one in this article. READ THE ON THE AIR ARTICLE Turn a Mobile Antenna into a Base Antenna A common VHF/UHF mobile antenna with a 3/8 x 24 threaded base can be converted to an antenna for use at home. This step-by-step article shows you how to create a ground plane that makes it possible. READ THE ON THE AIR ARTICLE ARRL On the Air — Episode 13 On this episode of the On the Air podcast, Curt Laumann, K7ZOO, talks about inspiring club activity with “project nights.” See what Curt’s “formula for success” is, and share it with your club. LISTEN TO THE ON THE AIR PODCAST Installing Coax Crimp Connectors Installing connectors, whether you crimp or solder them, is a basic skill that every ham needs. Crimping is poised to overtake soldering as the method of choice for attaching connectors to coaxial cable due to it being stronger, having less potential for mess, and more reliability. This article offers a step-by-step look at the crimping process. READ THE ON THE AIR ARTICLE Hamspeak Junkbox — Term used to describe an amateur’s collection of surplus parts generally saved for some future project.   On-Air Events Straight Key Night | January 1, 2023   Kids Day | January 7, 2023   RTTY Roundup | January 7-8, 2023   January VHF | January 21-23, 2023 ARRL’s Introduction to Radio Receiver Kit provides a basis for introducing radio…to anyone. Builders are introduced to radio electronics through the experience of constructing the kit. Make this easy to build kit your next project!   Subscribe to our On the Air podcast | Join ARRL Follow us on social media   If you still have questions after viewing the On the Air resources, please email us at members@arrl.org.   This monthly email was developed to help new hams get on the air and involved with the hobby. Featuring content from On the Air magazine, along with newly produced articles and videos. About this Email: You are receiving this email because our records indicate you are new to ham radio or viewed a sample of our On the Air magazine. If you’d like to discontinue receiving emails from ARRL, please unsubscribe.

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Reminder for Hawaii Island radio amateurs:

The Big Island Amateur Radio Club will hold it Winter Field Day on 28-29 January 2023 at the golf course in Kapua Farm Lots near Eden Roc.

The Original Big Island of Hawaii International Swap Meet/Ham Fest is set for Saturday, 28 January 2023, 0930-1400 UST, at the Waimea Community Center.  For details, contact Steve (WH6N) at wh6n@gmail.com

Aloha es 73 de Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)

Public Information Officer

Hawaii County, ARRL Pacific Section

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