2019 Albuquerque Duke City Hamfest and Convention

Antennas, while they could be seen as just a piece of metal, are actually somewhat complicated things.  As hams, we shouldn’t let this intimidate us, though.  When we’re trying to squeeze more performance from our HF station, the antenna is the spot where you’ll get the most bang for the buck, so spending time trying to understand some of the more complicated designs and why they work (or don’t in some cases) can help us do more with less.  If you’ve ever wondered why that QRP station sounded like a kilowatt, I’ll guarantee you it was the antenna.  Come take a deeper dive into not so basic antennas, the part of your station that will define its performance more than any other.  Take DXing to the next level by learning what you’ll need to hear and work those not so common stations at the edge of the earth.