Electronic & Technical Arts: Build Your Own Ham Radio J-Pole Antenna

The perfect project for the new HAM radio operator who wants to extend the range of their hand-held UHF/VHF radio with a portable roll-up antenna. The class is hands on. You will b

December 2018 1:00 PM 4:00 PM

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Electronic & Technical Arts: Build Your Own Ham Radio J-Pole Antenna

The perfect project for the new HAM radio operator who wants to extend the range of their hand-held UHF/VHF radio with a portable roll-up antenna. The class is hands on. You will b

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The perfect project for the new HAM radio operator who wants to extend the range of their hand-held UHF/VHF radio with a portable roll-up antenna. The class is hands on. You will build your own J-Pole antenna to take home and use. You will learn to solder and crimp while building the antenna.
Your antenna can be rolled up to make it portable, or you can encase it in PVC pipe and use it as a permanent or semi-permanent installation at your HAM radio shack.

A materials fee of $10 will be collected along with the class registration fee. This provides you with all materials to build your antenna and take it home with you.

Instructor Bios: Wade WA7DE and Jim K7EXP both hold the Extra certification, the highest HAM certification. Jim, K7EXP, received a BA in Chemistry and Biology from PLU and an MS in Oceanography from OSU. He spent his civilian career exploring the world’s oceans while doing highly complex technical and scientific projects. He was an Air Force pilot in Vietnam where he had his first opportunity talking on radios. Jim has built various radio related projects for use when fly fishing and exploring remote locations in the Western US. He has been active in HAM radio for the last seven years and is a Trustee of the Bainbridge Island Amateur Radio Club.

Wade, WA7DE, has been a HAM since the early ‘70’s. He has built a plethora of various types of HAM radio equipment and likes experimenting with and building antennas. He served as a Trustee in the Bainbridge Island Amateur Radio Club. The Bainbridge Island Amateur Radio Club (BARC) supports HAM radio operators and those who want to become HAM radio operators at all levels. The club meets at 9 am for a breakfast meeting at Casa Rojas in the Pavilion on the first Saturday of every month. The club supports various community events such as Chilly Hilly and the Rotary Auction.

Class size is limited to 10 so be sure to register to snag your spot.

Contact Annette Walker: ETA.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org