All Power goes to the Right Antenna

All Power goes to the Right Antenna
All Power goes to the Right Antenna

Paul, K6PMZ, has a question concerning power distribution over multiple antennas. He has a switchable splitter and he is wondering if power is being lost to the antenna/s he is not using.

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/category/ham-radio-antena/”>Antenna

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 End-Fed HF antennas are becoming increasingly popular, especially for limited space applications, but how well do they really work? In this episode,… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/end-fed-antennas-the-doctor-will-see-you-now-arrl/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

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  Learn how dipole and inverted V antennas work and how to build an hf antenna. Includes tips for construction, mounting and tuning   target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/dipole-and-inverted-v-antenna-basics/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

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  DX Engineering Coax Cable Stripping Tools provide a new and easy way to prepare your 50 ohm coax cable for the installation of solder-type PL-2… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/dx-engineering-coax-cable-stripping-tools-dxe-ut-8213/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more





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Gordon West (WB6NOA) talks about HF mobile antennas, and getting the feed-point impedance at 50 Ohms. Also covered, is a recommendation on the type of… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/hf-mobile-antennas-ham-nation-2/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

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Discusses the difference between Yagi antennas, log periodic antennas, and phased array antennas.   target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/exploring-the-yagi-log-periodic-and-phased-array-video/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

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Ham radio & 3D printing – A very portable table stand for the Icom IC-705. target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/ham-radio-3d-printing-a-very-portable-table-stand-for-the-icom-ic-705/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

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Jim W6LG plays recordings of an Elecraft K3s and a Yaesu FT-450. Which sounds best to you? Vote for receiver #1 or receiver #2 and give a very short d… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/how-does-an-inexpensive-transceiver-compare-to-an-expensive-transceiver/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

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The RIGrunner 4006U can deliver up to 40 amps total through 6 outlets and includes a dual USB socket for charging all your portable devices that need… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/reference-station-power-distribution-west-mountain-radio-4006u/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more





target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/category/equipment/”>Equipment

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It’s small SSB/AM/FM receiver with wide band coverage – LW/MW/SW/FM. Touchscreen and simple menu makes this radio easy to use. It has 2000… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/mini-ssb-receiver-ats-25-lw-mw-sw-fm/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

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I brief description of a construction problem, symptoms and solution regarding the QDX digital transceiver from QRP Labs. The “QCX+” (QRP… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/qdx-digital-transceiver/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

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Today we take a look at the Xiegu XPA125B QRP Amplifier and Auto Tuner hooked up to the Icom IC-705. This amp will work with a variety of QRP rigs inc… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/tech-out-of-the-xiegu-xpa125b-auto-tuner-amplifier/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

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