Instead I’m working a magnetic loop antenna for HF. It’s impact, as magloops are, but it’ll do for now. 10 watts and it can reach around the world. (Yes, I’m using FT8; no, I don’t care ...

So far in the $50 Ham series, I’ve concentrated mainly on the VHF and UHF bands. The reason for this has to do mainly with FCC rules, which largely restrict Technician-level licensees to thos… ...