Welcome to KE2YK. Whether you are choosing a radio, building an antenna, preparing a portable station, or looking for an event, this page will help you find the most useful material on the site.
Build or Improve an Antenna
- Building Your Own Half-Wave Dipole Antenna
- Build a Simple Drive-On Antenna Stand for Under $35
- Set Up a Portable Antenna in Under Three Minutes
- Antenna Launcher Plans
- Browse all antenna articles
Choose or Upgrade a Radio
- ICOM IC-7300 vs. IC-7300MK2
- Yaesu FT-710 vs. FT-DX10
- (tr)uSDX vs. QCX-mini
- R1CBU X6100 Firmware in 2026
- Browse all radio reviews
Get on the Air from the Field
Portable and low-power operating are central interests at KE2YK. Explore station ideas, QRP equipment, antenna deployment, and Parks on the Air experiences.
Use a Tool or Find an Event
About the Operator
I have been involved in amateur radio since the early 1990s and have held an Amateur Extra license for roughly 25 years. My favorite operating includes HF CW, QRP, portable stations, and Parks on the Air. I have also served local radio clubs, worked as an ARRL Volunteer Examiner, and participated in ARES emergency communications events.
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