Ham Radio Projects
Welcome to my ham radio projects page! Here you'll find documentation for my various amateur radio projects, including antenna builds, station upgrades, and portable operating setups.
Current Projects
1. Portable HF Antenna System
- Goal: Create a lightweight, multi-band HF antenna for SOTA/POTA operations
- Components:
- Chameleon MPAS 2.0
- LDG Electronics RU-9:1 Unun
- 28.5' and 16.5' radiator elements
- Status: In Progress
2. APRS Digipeater
- Goal: Set up a low-power APRS digipeater for local coverage
- Components:
- Baofeng UV-5R
- Mobilinkd TNC3
- Raspberry Pi Zero W
- Status: Planning Phase
Completed Projects
1. Homebrew J-Pole Antenna
- Purpose: 2m/70cm dual-band vertical
- Materials: 1/2" copper pipe, N-connector, RG-8X coax
- Performance: 1.2:1 SWR on 2m, 1.5:1 on 70cm
2. Portable Go-Kit
- Contents:
- Xiegu G90
- Bioenno 20Ah LiFePO4 battery
- Chameleon Antenna setup
- Portable mast and guy lines
Future Projects
- 6m Yagi antenna build
- Remote HF station setup
- Digital modes interface for FT-710
Resources
Last updated: October 2023