January 18, 20261 hr 21 min
End-Fed Antennas, Solar Conditions, and Real-World Ham Radio | 100 Watts and a Wire
In this episode of 100 Watts and a Wire, we dig into antennas, propagation, and life both on and off the air during our Sunday evening conversation.We talk end-fed antennas—why they were often dismissed a decade ago, what’s changed, and why many operators are now seeing strong real-world performance when they’re deployed and matched correctly.We also cover solar conditions and propagation forecasting, including how solar indexes and band-rating systems are used—and often misused—by websites attempting to predict on-air conditions.Along the way, we catch up, take questions, and keep it loose.Hosted by Christian (K0STH) with Steve (W7UDI) and Scotty (KC3BXN).Everyone is welcome. Stay above the noise.
