You would construct a counterpoise antenna wire 11.5 inch for VHF, 6.5 for UHF and about 19.5 inches for an OK performing dual band VHF/UHF radio. Normally with a handheld radio the counterpoise ...
When you buy a cheap ham radio handy-talkie, you usually get a little “rubber ducky” antenna with it. You can also buy many replacement ones that are at least longer. But how good are they?
Dr. Nathaniel Frissell is an assistant professor of physics and engineering at the university and says this antenna will put a student-run HAM radio station online. Dr. Frissell says HAM radios ...