1089 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

0 saved

1

10

It worked

We went to the field and used a piece of barbed wire we found lying on the ground to make an antenna. This is known as a “junkyard antenna” and knowing how to make one can be extremely valuable for getting the comms up in non-idealistic conditions.

2025/1/13 Edited to

In emergency situations or rugged conditions, traditional antennas may not be feasible. A junkyard antenna provides a practical solution for maintaining communication. Utilizing materials such as barbed wire can offer a makeshift yet effective means of enhancing signal reception. It's important to understand the principles behind antenna design; even a rudimentary antenna can significantly improve connectivity. Additionally, understanding the specifications of radios like the YAESU Submersible VX-6 is essential, as integrating them with a custom antenna can optimize performance. Whether you're an amateur radio operator or simply interested in DIY projects, mastering the art of creating a junkyard antenna can be a valuable skill. Always ensure to adapt your designs based on the environment you are in, as different terrains can affect signal strength. Engage with online communities or local clubs that specialize in radio communications to share insights and learn more about various antenna designs and improvements.

Related posts

signs of an unhealthy gut & what to do about it

This was such a popular topic so let’s chat gut health (part 2)! If you have digestive issues, you’re not alone. Many factors affect your gut health, like family and genetic history and how your body is built. But there are also factors you can control, like stress and diet. the gut is the body’s s

6614 likes

A list titled "TO BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF," detailing habits across categories like Health & Fitness, Career, Finances, Personal Growth, Environment, Recreation & Fun, Family & Friends, and Romance.

A list titled "20 HEALTHY HABITS TO START IN YOUR 20S," featuring habits such as daily positive affirmations, setting boundaries, budgeting, practicing gratitude, and getting enough sleep, each with a checkbox.

IT Girl Habits That Should Be Apart Of Your Life 💞

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Instagram in the past year, you’ve probably seen the “That Girl” trend: of “that girl” waking up at 5:30 a.m., DIYing a green juice, and strapping on ankle weights to take a hot girl walk. It’s the wellness influencer’s version of the “it girl;” the girl who che

196 likes

I think it worked 🤣

#couples #funny #relationship

103 likes

1077 likes

I recommend this… it worked out in my favor, lol 😬

1 like

POV: You finally feel it in your glutes now

✅If you do each stretch back to back 2-3 times Your booty will be 🔥! It will vibrate, pulsate how ever you wanna say it ! Just know you will feel every glute exercise you do! But first SAVE FOR LATER and heart it ❤️ (plz 🥹) ✨Quick tip ! The more you think about your A$$ the more you will

613 likes

Straightening Wet Curly Hair & it WORKED?!?!

Ok this is more of a blow dry w/ hot plates but PLEASE don’t try to straighten wet hair with a typical hair straightener😭😭😭😭!! #lemon8partner #straighteningcurlyhair #silkpressnaturalhair #silkpresstutorial

56 likes

It's as simple as that 🥲🥹🤯 Did you know?!!✨

This method has worked for me EVERY TIME.. and this was my first time and with one hand. 🫡 I actually gasped at how easy it was. 🤣 It sometimes takes me forever to find the center.. not anymore! 😉 #crochet #crochetricks #easy #ombre #bernatyarn

2541 likes

A person takes a mirror selfie, showing their midsection in dark activewear. Pink text overlay reads "Fitness Habits," highlighting the article's theme of personal fitness routines and healthy lifestyle choices.

White text on a black background details a personal diet plan, including small portion sizes and specific meal examples for breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner, emphasizing a balanced approach to eating.

White text on a black background outlines a workout split, detailing a weekly routine with lower body, upper body, abs, and cardio sessions, including specific cardio methods and an ab challenge.

Fitness habits that worked for me 🌸

#fitnesshabits #healthylifestyle2024 #healthylifestyle #discipline

205 likes

Do you think it worked

622 likes

A smiling woman in a red swimsuit and straw hat stands outdoors, holding a drink. Text overlays read "GROW BOOTY Minimize hip dips NOT LEGS" and "lemon8 @skylasgallery," emphasizing glute growth over leg size.

A screenshot of a YouTube video showing a list of 18 side glute exercises with timings. The video title is "GROW YOUR SIDE GLUTES |HOURGLASS HIPS & BOOTY PUMP~ Hip Dips Workout" by Janekate Fitness, with view and like counts.

A screenshot of a YouTube video displaying a "TODAY'S WORKOUT" routine, including warm-up, sets, and finisher exercises. The video title is "25 MIN INTENSE ROUND BOOTY WORKOUT" by getfitbyivana, showing views and likes.

The ONLY workouts that have worked for me 🍑

I’ve always been super skinny so my biggest insecurity is my butt — It took me a while to realize that my butt was actually toned but my side glutes/ hip dips were the problem— these are the only workouts that have made any difference for me 🥹🍑 Pro tip: form matters ✨doing less with great f

3289 likes

A split image illustrating a person's skin transformation, showing a before-and-after comparison of their face, with the left side displaying skin with bumps and the right side showing smoother skin.

A white pump bottle of a hydrating gentle cleanser for normal to dry skin, as part of a skincare routine.

A white bottle of a clarifying solution designed to target clogged pores and smooth skin texture, containing salicylic and glycolic acid.

Acne Sucks (But Here’s What Finally Worked for Me)

Acne sucks. I dealt with it for years—appointments with different dermatologists, trying what felt like a hundred different products... nothing really worked. I was so over being in my 20s and still breaking out like a teenager. Eventually, I found a routine that actually worked for my skin. Her

10.4K likes

I never dreamed about success. I worked for it ✨🌷

So many people have dreams, and sadly, many won’t even take that first step to make their dreams a reality. Having a great idea won’t necessarily make you successful; success comes from the work you do to turn your idea into a reality. -❤️❤️❤️❤️ EL #lemon8diarychallenge #dayinmylife #Lem

9 likes

UGC Tips that WORKED for Me!💰

Let me get straight to the Point: 🍋= UGC TIPS 🍋 Create Content with Items you already own that resonate with the Brands you want to partner with one day. ^ use this strategy to build your portfolio & post it on your UGC IG to attract Brands. 🍋 Sell your Content on the Spot UGC is a

48 likes

I tried the sleepy girls drink and it worked.

#Lemon8 made me do it! I love it here🙏🙏🙏💚💚💚

4 likes

A white bottle of a nutritional supplement with a blue label, placed below text reading 'What I Took to Get Rid of My GALLSTONES'. A surprised emoji is above the bottle. The label indicates it's a vitamin, amino acid, and herbal dietary supplement.

It really worked…

After ending up in the E.R. with EXCRUCIATING pain a few years ago and being diagnosed with gallstones, I thought surgery was my only option. My mom had surgery to have gallstones removed when I was young and I still remember having to help her get dressed. I did some research and I found out that

70 likes

A top-down view of a person's scalp with short, dark, curly hair showing significant patches of lighter, less dense areas.

A top-down view of a person's scalp with short, dark, curly hair, displaying patches of lighter, less dense areas.

A top-down view of a person's scalp with short, dark, curly hair, showing some lighter patches but with increased density.

What worked for me…..

I seldomly post pics of my hair growth journey. I get a LOT of questions about which products I used. Trust me, I have tried every trendy “thing” out there. It took months of researching, googling and learning about non-harmful or healthy ways to grow my african american hair. AGAIN, this is what w

1033 likes

Have you worked out your core today?

Learn more at mommymango.com.

4 likes

A woman with long dark hair poses with her eyes closed, holding a smartphone on a stand, likely recording content. A light source is visible, indicating a setup for content creation.

UGC Tips that Worked for Me!

I’ve been content creating for about 4 years now, and I finally took a leap to pursue UGC. Here’s what I Learned— that works.. • Building my Portfolio before Reaching Out to Brands: When you want to start pitching, brands want to see your work before making an investment in you. • Consist

1135 likes

A mobile app screenshot displays 'Good Morning, I did it!!!' and a total of $10,092.74. It shows 'Kyl's Savings' account with $10,092.74 available, confirming a savings challenge goal was met. A tax season scam alert is also visible.

A couple months ago, I posted how to save $10k in 100 days. My calendar was set to achieve this amount in April, but I completed it early. I actually saved $11k becuz I have $1k set aside in physical cash. Now I’m starting over with another 100 $10k challenge again. Here’s how I did it. (And this

1342 likes

Stop I Can’t Believe It Actually Worked Omg 😭

Whoever Views This That Isn’t Already Following Me I’ll Do Follow For Follow <33

11 likes

Study Hacks that worked for me 🫶

📝Step 1: HANDWRITE all your notes. There are proven studies to show that you remember more by handwriting notes vs typing. Wether it’s on paper, or an Ipad (I actually did both) and I personally write out my notes 2-3 times in different formats each time 🖨️Step 2: By printing or downloading the

479 likes

IT FREÀKING WORKED

#Tiktokshop #tiktokmademebuyit #mustbuy #trending

2 likes

he worked so hard 🥹

#lemon8diarychallenge #storytime #lemon8challenge

147 likes

6 likes

Brands I've worked with as a micro influencer ✨

I have been working in the content creation space for a little over a year now, with much success in working with different brands! These are just a few that will work with micro influencers, whether it was through a program or with me emailing them! → Follow to see more and for me to go more in

15 likes

This worked miracles 🫶✨

Tried something new #grwm #facialhairremoval #facialhairremoval #selfcare #womanhood Vote for me Sephora squad https://go.sephorasquad.com/testimonial/submit/68bd2989-a846-4402-8310-74d80d9c5a05

1746 likes

A woman stands on a beach with a pier in the background, smiling at the camera. Text overlays read "brands i've worked with as a UGC Creator (and how) part 2," with black hearts and yellow sparkles decorating the image.

A laptop displays the 1-800 Contacts website, next to a blue 1-800 Contacts box and a contact lens case. Text indicates the collaboration was a gifted/ambassador collab applied through Aspire.

An open Valentino box contains three small perfume boxes and a miniature bottle, along with a product information card. Text states this was a gifted Valentino collaboration, applied through Her Campus.

brands i’ve worked with as a UGC Creator 🖤✨

huge thank you to all the brands featured in this video 🖤🖤 all these brands have played a big part in my amazing UGC journey! I would have never thought I would have the amazing opportunity to work with these amazing brands!! i hope those who are looking to start their UGC journey or have already s

61 likes

A flat lay shows a tablet, a glass of iced coffee, and star cutouts on a white surface. Text overlays indicate the image is about brands a microcreator has worked with, including PR boxes and paid collaborations.

brands I’ve worked with as a microcreator 👀🤍

Swipe to see a few of the brands I’ve worked with! 💕 Don’t feel discouraged if you are an aspiring creator or you’ve been a creator for quite some time and haven’t had so much luck working with brands. I’ve been creating content since I was literally in high school so I’ve definitely learned a l

99 likes

The image displays a title screen on a phone, against a beach background, reading "Steal Some Emails I Have Sent & Some more tips!" with the date January 10, 2024.

The image shows email etiquette tips for undergraduate students, covering clear subject lines, professional greetings, conciseness, tone, proofreading, signatures, and timeliness, set against a beach background.

The image presents an email template for accepting a position in a club, job, or organization, expressing enthusiasm and willingness to contribute, set against a beach background.

Emails that have worked for me! 📨💌

⭐️Some Additional things to remember when sending emails: - Throw your email in a grammar corrector. - Follow-up emails could be necessary if you have no response within 24-48 hours. - Make sure that all info must be CLEAR. #emailwriting #schoolorganization #lemon8students #lemon8usa

19 likes

A dark image with a lit candle and smoke, featuring text about a neurodivergent guide to success and wellness tips, with the title 'Understanding my brain was the first step.'

A cozy bed with striped sheets and a soft, green blanket, illustrating the concept of a 'Sensory Oasis' for managing sensory overload with comfy textures.

An overhead view of a desk with a laptop displaying a calendar, a notebook, and a coffee cup, representing 'Scheduling' and the use of visual routines.

This is what’s worked for my brain 🧠 ✨

Being neurodivergent comes with unique needs, and finding a wellness routine that works for me has been a journey with lots of trial and error! Here are some things I incorporate that have worked for me: Sensory Oasis: Creating a calming environment with noise-canceling headphones, soft ligh

35 likes

please be nice to me I worked very hard on them

🧶💅🏻 #crochet #crochetcommunity #crochetproject

5694 likes

WHAT WORKED FOR ME AND WHAT DIDNT!

I’m not here to gatekeep so I’m sharing what worked for me and what didn’t to transform my body and lose the unwanted body fat. What DIDN’T work for me 👇 -Working out 6-7 days a week and doing 8-12 exercises per workout. -Eating 1200-1500 calories eating “super clean” and restricting my

23 likes

See more