4WAVE Blog
Field notes, build updates, and thoughts from the team.
- Tuners Antenna tuners, also known as couplers or antenna matching units, are devices that are used in ham radio to match the impedance of an antenna to the impedance of the transmitter. The purpose of the antenna tuner is to maximize the transfer…
- End-fed-vertical When it comes to Parks on the Air (POTA) activations, choosing the right antenna can significantly impact your operating experience. Traditionally, aside from resonate dipoles the debate centers on the classic End-Fed Half-Wave (EFHW) vers…
- Radials Hey folks, quick reality check for anyone running or thinking about running a vertical like the 4Wave Antennas or honestly, any vertical - your radials are basically the other half of the antenna! Skip ’em or skimp on ‘em, and you’re basic…