@Benicia Amateur Radio Club
— · 4 videos curated
A local ham radio club documenting emergency communications skills, antenna builds, and disaster preparedness training.
All 4 videos
I Passed the Test! Now What? Getting Started with Amateur Radio
Seven-part guide for newly licensed ham radio operators: choosing your first radio, using repeaters, finding a local club, and connecting with experienced mentors.
VHF/UHF J Pole Antennas by Ed Fong WB6IQN
Hour-long walkthrough of designing and building a low-cost dual-band J pole antenna for VHF/UHF emergency communications.
End Fed Wire Antennas: Design, Installation, and Field Stories
65-minute technical presentation and peer discussion on end-fed wire antenna design, performance, and residential/remote installations for ham radio emergency communications.
San Francisco Wireless Emergency Mesh — Overview and Participation
Hour-long primer on the SF Bay Area's emergency mesh radio system: architecture, hardware requirements, and how individuals and clubs can join the network.