Photographs courtesy of WCARES members David, W4DER, Joe, KQ1Q and David, KK4CQD.
David Rogers (W4DER) presents an in-depth talk on simple wire antennas that are effective for ham radio portable ops. Antennas discussed are: Dipole, Off-Center Fed Dipole, End-Fed Halfwave, and NVIS operating tips. Balun and Unun designs are also presented. The presentation ends with a handy checklist of items to include when packing for portable ops. […]
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Photographs courtesy of WCARES members David, W4DER, Joe, KQ1Q and David, KK4CQD.
WCARES 2026 Field Day News Dates: Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28. Location: 3000 BrightStone Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37064. From the Field Day Team: Field Day is upon us and throughout the weekend you are invited to participate, observe and learn more about ham radio, and particularly field operations. This is also a friendly reminder that […]
In this video, Tim Kreth (AD4CJ) talks about calculating the power requirements for ham radio stations in the field. He discusses the different types of solar panels and charge controllers. He shows voltage curves for lead-acid vs. lithium phosphate batteries. This is an excellent video for any ham who wants to power their station with […]
David Rogers (W4DER) gives a brief history of 3D printing and then shows the myriad ways it can be used for ham radio and beyond. Recorded at the WCARES monthly meeting in April of 2026.
Chris Brown (K4MGY) has long been interested in understanding the radios used on board the R.M.S. Titanic, which sank off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, on April 12, 1912. You’ve heard the story, you likely saw the movie, and you might even have seen the musical (yes there is a musical about the RMS Titanic […]