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Why Your "Antenna Tuner" Doesn't Actually Tune Anything #reels
Does an antenna tuner actually tune your antenna? The short answer: No! In this ARRL Tech Tip, Wayne, KB4DSF, breaks down why the term "antenna tuner" is actually a misnomer, what a transmatch really does between your radio and feedline, and how impedance matching keeps your transmitter running safely at full power. 📡 Got a question about transmatches, SWR, or feedline losses? Drop it in the comments below! Follow ARRL on Social Media: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/arrlhq/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ARRL.org X- https://x.com/arrl TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@arrlhq?lang=en Be
ARRL · The National Association for Amateur Radio He did what??? #reels
We asked hams to share their biggest amateur radio fails—from stolen dipole antennas and fried vintage gear to calling CQ into a dummy load for 20 minutes straight! What’s your worst ham radio "oops" moment? Tell us in the comments! 👇 Follow ARRL on Social Media: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/arrlhq/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ARRL.org X- https://x.com/arrl TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@arrlhq?lang=en Become an ARRL Member: https://www.arrl.org/membership Visit our website: https://www.arrl.org Copyright© 2026 ARRL #hamradio #hamradiolife #hamradiooperator #hamradiostuff #hamr
ARRL · The National Association for Amateur Radio What SWR Really Means for Your Antenna | Tuesday Tech Tip #shorts
Is a 1.0 SWR always a good sign? 📻⚡ In this Tech Tip Tuesday, Wayne, KB4DSF, breaks down Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) and explains what it actually tells you about your antenna system's efficiency. Learn why lossy feed lines or poor connections can give you a deceptively low SWR reading—and why a low SWR doesn't always mean all your power is reaching the airwaves! Subscribe to the channel for more amateur radio tips, tutorials, and tech guides! Follow ARRL on Social Media: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/arrlhq/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ARRL.org X- https://x.com/arrl TikTok- https:
ARRL · The National Association for Amateur Radio QST: Ask Dave, November 2026, Difficult Grounding
In this month's video, Dave draws from H. Ward Silver's, N0AX, Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur, 2nd Edition, to discuss alternative grounding options for hams in dry, rocky, or desert areas. Purchase Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur, 2nd Edition: https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/133989 Follow ARRL on Social Media: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/arrlhq/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ARRL.org X- https://x.com/arrl TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@arrlhq?lang=en Become an ARRL Member: https://www.arrl.org/membership Visit our website: h
ARRL · The National Association for Amateur Radio Tour the ARRL Headquarters Antenna Farm! 📡 #shorts
Join John, W1DRF, for a tour of the ARRL Headquarters and W1AW Antenna Farm in Newington, Connecticut! Explore the setup behind ARRL's global signal, including: • Multiband HF beams (10m–40m) • 2m & 70cm Yagis for satellite tracking • W1HQ repeater verticals & APRS Isopoles • W1AW rotatable Yagis, 80m cage dipole, and GOES-15 weather dish Which antenna would you choose for your dream shack? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe for more amateur radio builds, experiments, and technical tours. 73! Follow ARRL on Social Media: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/arrlhq/ Facebook- https://www.fa
ARRL · The National Association for Amateur Radio How to Stop RF in the Shack: Common Mode Chokes Explained! #reels
Are you dealing with stray RF, weird audio distortion, or noise floor issues in your ham radio shack? Common mode current is a frequent culprit, but using the right common mode choke can fix it! In this tech Tip Tuesday, Wayne breaks down what causes common mode current and how to effectively choke it off to improve your station's performance. 📚 Featured Article: For a deeper technical dive, check out the free ARRL QST March 2024 article "Common Mode Current and Common Mode Chokes" by Larry Lamano, WA0QZY: https://www.arrl.org/files/file/QST/This%20Month%20in%20QST/2024/03%20Mar%2024/03%20marc
ARRL · The National Association for Amateur Radio