4/2/26 How to Improve VHF Heldheld Radio Coverage

One of the most effective ways of improving coverage with a handheld can be a larger antenna. Often, out of operating convenience, antennas supplied with a radio are physically small. A physically short antenna can compromise performance and might cause more “picket fencing” or signal dropouts than say a quarter… [Read More]

1/2/26 AFN Comes Around Again

Hardly a month goes by and its back around to Alpine Fault Net Sunday again. For the February 1st check-in about half the Auckland stations that participated were to be found at Musick Point. Four field stations and a base station made up the contingent with the majority choosing the… [Read More]