Welcome to the RF.Guru Incredible Lab Mailing

Dear RF explorer,

We’re excited to kick off our technical newsletter series, packed with insights straight from our lab and field experiences.

Whether you're fine-tuning a contest station or just love digging into the physics behind antennas and RF behavior, you’ll find something to fuel your curiosity.

Here are some of the latest deep-dives from our team:

The Use of INOX Stakes as High Impedance Termination Points
Why stainless steel ground stakes/rods are a smart addition to your RX and EFHW setups.
https://shop.rf.guru/pages/the-use-of-inox-stakes-as-high-impedance-termination-points-for-rx-shielding-and-efhw-counterpoise

RF.Guru Coating Process – Why It Matters and Why It Can’t Be Rushed
Learn what’s behind our signature coating technique and why surface chemistry matters in RF engineering.
https://shop.rf.guru/pages/rf-guru-coating-process-why-it-matters-and-why-it-cant-be-rushed

Why You Need a 1:1 Balun or Unun on Every Antenna – The Forgotten Role of Skin Effect
Think a balun is optional? Think again. This article goes beyond common myths and into the physics.
https://shop.rf.guru/pages/why-you-need-a-1-1-balun-or-unun-on-every-antenna-the-forgotten-role-of-skin-effect

VSWR vs dB Loss, S11 and S21 – Cutting Through the Common Confusion
Understanding the language of analyzers is key. Let’s demystify what your measurements are really telling you.
https://shop.rf.guru/pages/vswr-vs-db-loss-s11-and-s21-cutting-through-the-common-confusion

The Future of RX – ARFOF vs Coax in QRM-Challenged Environments
A look at why ARFOF (Analog RF Over Fiber) may outclass coaxial feedlines in the toughest RF noise conditions.
https://shop.rf.guru/pages/the-future-of-rx-arfof-vs-coax-in-qrm-challenged-environments

Why Most RX Antennas Excel at DX Reception
A closer look at why small RX antennas punch above their weight when it comes to digging out weak signals.
https://shop.rf.guru/pages/why-most-rx-antennas-excel-at-dx-reception-compared-to-multiband-wire-antennas-and-verticals

Looking for more?
All our past and future technical articles can be found in our ever-growing RF.Guru Knowledge Base:
https://shop.rf.guru/pages/knowledge-base

Thanks for being part of the RF.Guru community. Stay curious and keep experimenting!

Team RF.Guru
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