Ham Radio Blog | HF Vertical Antennas & HOA Flagpole Antennas, 160-6M

Greyline Founder Jon KL2A was interviewed by Q5 Ham Radio Magazine (YouTube) and shares the excitement of the biggest CW contest of the year, reveals the secret weapon for many of you (the DX Flagpoles!), and gives a special challenge for Newbies and Veterans alike. Get on the air this weekend!

YouTube: Watch as Greyline HOA Flagpole Antenna stands up to 100+ year historic tropical storm "Cristobal" in an HOA in Indiana. "60-75 MPH gusts with the Flag Attached!" PS. The largest storm of its type to hit the midwest in 100+ years.

In an era of disposable "wire-in-a-tube" antennas, Greyline Performance stands alone. Discover how we combined hurricane-rated physics with HOA-approved elegance to solve the 160-6M challenge.

As a company dedicated to solving the HOA problem, we stand firmly behind legislation that protects a ham's right to operate. Learn more about the Amateur Radio Parity Act and other crucial bills, and discover how our antennas provide a ready-made solution that complies with even the strictest rules today. #protecthamradio

Marlon Brando, Ham Radio Operator. Explore his secret life as FO5GJ & his exotic Tiki Shack of vintage gear & Yagi beam (pictured). No HOA issues on his Private Island Paradise. Lucky guy.

A feel-good-story of Teenage Ham Radio Ops showing off their tech skills at a School Assembly. Featured on NBC Today Show

A must watch YouTube Interview by W1DED: "How They Win" featuring KL9A & N6MJ, Two Expert Radio Operators pushing operating to the outer limits of achievement.

Pictures of KL2A and his radio friends set up an HF vertical antenna array for CQWW SSB contest on the Cayman Islands. The "best conditions in 20 years" is happening now. Find ZF2B on 160-10M. Ham radio is fun again 🏖📻

Greyline Performance Flagpole's are working into 3Y0J , plus fresh tips by Radio Guru W3LPL on how to "Increase your chances of working 3Y0J." Have fun...

Once there was a brother and sister named Max and Lily. They were always looking for new adventures and one day, they found an old ham radio in the attic of their house. "Is anyone there? Can anyone hear me?" the voice said. Read more

We have a story about a gentleman who took delivery of a Greyline Flagpole Antenna. He dug his hole in the backyard and installed the antenna. It worked great and looked great too. So much so that his XYL became nostalgic just after the installation recalling her childhood at her father's home years ago. "Honey, that reminds me of my father, will you put that in the front yard so we can enjoy it?" He dug another hole. Greyline Performance is Smarter, Stronger, and oh so Elegant. #hamr

YouTube Video of Surfing the Ham Radio Short Waves. Real DX coming through this weekend. Are you on the air? Let us know what you are working... Ham Radio is fun again. Pass it on.