Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Hello, everyone, and welcome back, I'm Frank wc0o! Today, I'm coming to you from the scenic Chino Hills in California, where I'm carrying out a POTA activation on K-1139. Now, I made a little change today – I've oriented my mobile antenna differently because I opened the hatchback on my car. This got me thinking: could this change affect my SWR? With the help of an SWR meter and even the radio's built-in SWR meter, we can figure out if the antenna is resonating as it should.
But here's the real highlight: the Maritime Mobile Service Network, a fantastic service mainly available during daylight hours in the U.S. It's a golden opportunity to test the operation of your radio. The dedicated volunteers on this network are always eager to assist, but it's crucial to practice patience and wait for your turn during General Check-ins.
So, in today's video, we're diving deep into how you can check your radio and antenna system's propagation, ensuring that it's in top-notch condition. Stick around to see if the network can hear us clearly, and by the end, you'll have a good grasp on the health and performance of your setup. Let's get started!
Hello, everyone, and welcome back, I'm Frank wc0o! Today, I'm coming to you from the scenic Chino Hills in California, where I'm carrying out a POTA activation on K-1139. Now, I made a little change today – I've oriented my mobile antenna differently because I opened the hatchback on my car. This got me thinking: could this change affect my SWR? With the help of an SWR meter and even the radio's built-in SWR meter, we can figure out if the antenna is resonating as it should.
But here's the real highlight: the Maritime Mobile Service Network, a fantastic service mainly available during daylight hours in the U.S. It's a golden opportunity to test the operation of your radio. The dedicated volunteers on this network are always eager to assist, but it's crucial to practice patience and wait for your turn during General Check-ins.
So, in today's video, we're diving deep into how you can check your radio and antenna system's propagation, ensuring that it's in top-notch condition. Stick around to see if the network can hear us clearly, and by the end, you'll have a good grasp on the health and performance of your setup. Let's get started!
