RadCom Basics

RadCom Basics is a bi-monthly digital publication that explores key aspects of amateur radio in a straightforward and accessible way

Getting started with UKBOTA

Fraser Wenseth, MM0EFI looks at the sources of information needed to activate UK Bunkers on the Air (UKBOTA) sites, and explains how to make the most of this new portable operating scheme

In this edition…

  • 4 Getting started with UKBOTA
    Fraser Wenseth, MM0EFI looks at the sources of information needed to activate UK Bunkers on the Air (UKBOTA) sites, and explains how to make the most of this new portable operating scheme
  • 12 Working the 160 and 80m bands from small gardens and limited space
    Andy Gilfillan, G0FVI explains the challenges of operating these two low HF bands from typically space restrictive small gardens and spaces
  • 20 Building an HF multi-band vertical antenna
    In this article, Lee Aldridge, G4EJB puts into practice a simple vertical antenna for use on the higher HF bands
  • 30 Demystifying dipoles: Part three – The inverted-V dipole
    In the final part of this series, Tim Hier G5TM looks at the impact of using an inverted-V dipole as opposed to a flat-top version, comparing their performance at varying heights, and at how different apex angles influence the antenna
  • 36 Which coaxial cable should I use?
    Tim, G5TM looks at the different coaxial cable options for operating at different frequencies, from HF up to UHF
  • 43 Index of RadCom Basics articles, editions 1 to 38
    Provides you with an up-to-date reference to all RadCom Basics articles

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