A letter from the President:
As many of you know, Jack Althouse, K6NY, founder of Palomar Engineers passed away in September of 2013 but his visions and contributions to the ham radio fraternity will not be forgotten. Jack is sorely missed by all the hams touched by his products and magazine articles .
Jack was a member of various radio clubs in San Diego county and our Chief Engineer, Bob Brehm, AK6R had the pleasure of meeting him many years ago. Bob’s background as an electrical engineer is closely parallel to Jack’s and they both followed the principles of Maxwell, Kurt Sterba and others who debunk the hooey of inflated antenna specs, and the need to use only resonant antennas with a low SWR at all times.
We are continuing the Palomar reputation of truth, fairness and the American way with great customer support and new products that support the “fun” of ham radio.
Our product line is based upon the premise of solving RFI problems, receiver noise reduction (so you can work more DX), and keeping your neighbors happy (and RFI free). Our antenna matching products keep your feed line from radiating while delivering power to your antenna. Caution: Use our products with some of our crazy-simple antenna designs using only $10 of antenna wire may cause an influx of DX stations on your radio dial!
The new Kurt Sterba book, “Kurt Speaks Out” is flying out the door and is a great way to learn the truth about antenna principles, get some crazy new antenna ideas that may not make you the king of DX, but will certainly get you thinking about unusual (and cheap) antennas that can work in limited or restricted spaces. The book is peppered with humor and makes easy reading while massaging your brain. Check it out for yourself or buy it as a gift for a fellow ham. An order form is available on the back page of the catalog or on the website.
Stay tuned for new developments and check for the latest info and products on our website, www.Palomar-Engineers.com
Sincerely,
Susan P. Kline Bob Brehm, AK6R
President Chief Engineer
Palomar Engineers, Inc. is a Woman Owned Small Business enterprise.