Does it matter how long my coax line is? Ideal world: No. Real world: Very possibly. Unless you have a near-perfect 1:1 SWR at the antenna or unless you're intentionally making a feedline-based matching system, you do not want your feedline to be a quarter wavelength long at your operating frequency or any ODD multiple … Continue reading Does it matter how long my coax line is?

Here is proof of the increased activity on 985! Graph is showing KWh per month. Let's make 2020 the most Joe has ever paid for electric! 146 KWh

Found this on Larsen's updated website. Diagram showing different antenna placements on a mobile and the corresponding losses. https://pulselarsenantennas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Amateur_Radio_PulseLarsen.pdf 73 de K3DBI

Article by permission from K4QKY Don Pendergrass

Compromise HF Antennas There have been many new Hams using the 985 repeater. It is good to see all the new interest in Amateur Radio and the activity on 985. New Hams have a lot to learn and many aspects of the hobby seem strange and mysterious. Antennas are always an area of much interest … Continue reading Compromise HF Antennas

Workbenches of 985 This is the place to see some of the 985 user's workbenches.  If you have a workbench pic, send to KC3CIB

ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE RADIOS OF 985 USERS One of the many aspects of ham radio is the repair, restoration and operation of vintage/antique equipment.  Here you will find some pictures of antique and vintage receivers, transmitters and transceivers belonging to 985 users.  These are either non-restored and in operational condition, non-restored and awaiting restoration, or … Continue reading ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE RADIOS OF 985 USERS

The installation of Echolink on 985 has officially started! For more info and pics click the following link: Echolink Project on 985

NOTE: "Your mileage may vary" depending on fixed/mobile station, antenna, etc... but its a pretty good representation.

Repost.  For those who have not seen what the repeater site looks like, watch the video of the tower inspection by drone. Drone inspection by Ken WB4AM.  The easy way to get up 100 feet.  What a view!