Most shortwave receivers for use ‘in the shack’ have a 50-coaxial input (usually a SO239 socket) which is not directly suitable for the high impedance of a typical long-wire antenna. The problem is ...

Short-wave listeners often are not able to, or allowed to, install a long-wire antenna or other large dimension antenna in or around the home. In such cases, the present active antenna, intended for ...

Ideally, if you are going to transmit, you want a properly-tuned resonant antenna. But, sometimes, it isn’t practical. [Ham Radio Rookie] knew about random wire antennas but didn’t want a wire antenna ...

The 185-foot masts and flattop antenna dwarf the transmitter building at the “new” 1931 WHK transmitting plant. Ever since Marconi began playing with radio at his family villa, there have been many ...

As if trucks weren't useful enough, some truck owners add even more capability by installing a communications system. UHF, two-way, and CB radios are helpful in trucks because they provide a reliable ...