Rothammels is an awesome book and it is my go-to reference in understanding an antenna concept. From there I can jump to other primary sources. Of course us living in Wisconsin/Minnesota (10:20) are able to say Karl's name properly right off the bat.
Working in a technical field with Germans for over 25 years I smile about this because he is spot on the technical aspects of exchanging the language is very difficult. He has done English speaking people a great service.
His accent brings me back to my childhood growing up in New Ulm MN... MANY German language speakers... in high school it was the most taken language class and came in handy when walking downtown... the old ladies would switch to German to talk about you, I loved to turn around and go back at them in it! I have forgotten most of it... use it or lose it! New Ulm had a week long festival Heritagefest... aka Minnesota's biggest week long drunk LOL Schells Brewery in town so that was the beer we all drank because it was cheap direct from the brewery! If you get a chance to try it go for it but it can be an acquired taste...
So a little bit about the background here, and the stuff that was mentioned around 09:00 From what I could gather during the WWII amateur radio in Germany became progressively more politicized. After the end of the war, the remaining German territories were split into 4 occupation zones, and amateur radio was banned in 1945. Of those zones, the 3 western zones (French, US, and British) formed the Federal Republic of Germany, also called West Germany, and the Soviet zone became the German Democratic Republic, also called East Germany. During the reunification at the start of 1990s, the states forming the GDR split and joined the Federal Republic of Germany, leaving the West Germany as the only remaining Germany. If I remember correctly, in the western occupation zones, first amateur radio activity was allowed sometime in 1949, and the DARC, the German Amateur Radio Club, was formed in 1950. In the Soviet Zone, where Karl Rothammel was living, amateur radio was allowed later on. Also, about the book being popular in strange places... Well, one of the publishers was the publishing house of the National People's Army, the armed forces of East Germany, and through that cooperation, it made its way through publishing houses of other eastern block armies, translations were produced, and the Rothammel's book became THE antenna book in the eastern block. After the reunification, the publishing house of the German Amateur Radio Club continued publishing the book, and Alois Krischke, who was working with Rothammel, continued producing the new editions. He died recently, and the 13th edition was the last one which he made, and which was translated into English.
Hello Josh and Hans. This was a fantastic interview and I'll be getting a copy from Gigaparts. Thanks for all your efforts Hans in creating the English version of the book. Oops, it's out of stock so I'd better keep trying. 73, Jamie VK2YCJ.
The book was translated into Serbo-Croatian in 1983 and was (is) very popular in Yugoslavia. Strange that it didn't get a Slovenian version back then as well.
@@KA4UPW who else has the same voice and fighting power or representative power to the FCC? If you think the League is a joke, explain how so. If you think its a joke, why are you not making an effort to change it? I often hear many complain about the ARRL, but rarely do I see any of the complainers doing anything to correct the issues they have. Instead they sit on the side, moaning and complaining, and overall sounding like a sad ham, and more like a whiny child. Over the years it appears that more and more hams are out for themselves and dont care about the collective gains for the hobby. The only goal is what they themselves get out of it, and if they arent happy they mostly bitch and moan about it, and they take their toys and go home. That's fine, I just wish they'd also keep quiet, or step up and help fix the issues. It is a great deal of what is dividing some in the service and hobby. The vitriol of this sucks or they suck or are a joke. Its rather insulting and old. I am a VE and have been at this for about 30 yrs, I am trying to get more young folks involved. When they hear comments that the ARRL is a joke, it sends a mixed message. Its like hating the government that also issued the amateur license you posses, and that issued your drivers license because you dont like the rules. Its confounding and confusing to me. The ARRL is by no means perfect. I too have some issues with them. however, I would in no way suggest they are a joke. Is there another radio club older? Larger? Better represented? Is there another radio association that has the ear of the US government in such a trusting and enduring manner? I would suggest that all of these strongly dispel the idea of the ARRL being a joke. Is the ARRL entertaining at times with some of their decisions? Absolutely. Does everyone feel represented all the time, no, however, everyone is represented somewhere along the way. I would strongly say the ARRL is by no means a joke but a serious Radio Association. I dont have to agree with everything it says and does, and trust I dont, I am very unhappy with some choices made, but I am still a member because there is no one else that will do a better job at representing my interests overall. As well, I can still file all the comments I desire with the FCC on my individual behalf, in support or disagreement with the league.
ThxJosh - a copy (back) ordered on the basis of this good interview & "JOSH" $7 off. I was sad that you didn't discuss your "emergency J-pole" construction! I would have enjoyed some discussion of antenna modelling coverage in tbe book (use of which might have improved your "emergency J-pole's chances). Interesting that he's already queued-up at least one 2ed topic: "hex-beam" antennas, which have already had several generations of companies selling various versions.
This is timely, since I've been dragging my feet setting up my first 100W base station in no small part because I don't know which antenna would work best in my new location.
The book is now on backorder, but I was able to pay for a copy, pending their next batch of printing! I lived in Germany from 87-90, so I couldn't just not buy this book!!!
Thanks Josh. I have been looking for info on Rhombic antennas but have not found much info on how to build one. Are they by chance covered in the book? Think I should buy one regardless. Tim - K5DEZ
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Rothammels is an awesome book and it is my go-to reference in understanding an antenna concept. From there I can jump to other primary sources. Of course us living in Wisconsin/Minnesota (10:20) are able to say Karl's name properly right off the bat.
Thanks for watching! German community strong in that part of the country for sure. 👍
The XYL got me a copy last year for Christmas, it's an invaluable resource.
Working in a technical field with Germans for over 25 years I smile about this because he is spot on the technical aspects of exchanging the language is very difficult. He has done English speaking people a great service.
A great interview. Hans is a very good man. RAB is real delight.
His accent brings me back to my childhood growing up in New Ulm MN... MANY German language speakers... in high school it was the most taken language class and came in handy when walking downtown... the old ladies would switch to German to talk about you, I loved to turn around and go back at them in it! I have forgotten most of it... use it or lose it! New Ulm had a week long festival Heritagefest... aka Minnesota's biggest week long drunk LOL Schells Brewery in town so that was the beer we all drank because it was cheap direct from the brewery! If you get a chance to try it go for it but it can be an acquired taste...
So a little bit about the background here, and the stuff that was mentioned around 09:00
From what I could gather during the WWII amateur radio in Germany became progressively more politicized. After the end of the war, the remaining German territories were split into 4 occupation zones, and amateur radio was banned in 1945. Of those zones, the 3 western zones (French, US, and British) formed the Federal Republic of Germany, also called West Germany, and the Soviet zone became the German Democratic Republic, also called East Germany. During the reunification at the start of 1990s, the states forming the GDR split and joined the Federal Republic of Germany, leaving the West Germany as the only remaining Germany.
If I remember correctly, in the western occupation zones, first amateur radio activity was allowed sometime in 1949, and the DARC, the German Amateur Radio Club, was formed in 1950. In the Soviet Zone, where Karl Rothammel was living, amateur radio was allowed later on.
Also, about the book being popular in strange places... Well, one of the publishers was the publishing house of the National People's Army, the armed forces of East Germany, and through that cooperation, it made its way through publishing houses of other eastern block armies, translations were produced, and the Rothammel's book became THE antenna book in the eastern block.
After the reunification, the publishing house of the German Amateur Radio Club continued publishing the book, and Alois Krischke, who was working with Rothammel, continued producing the new editions. He died recently, and the 13th edition was the last one which he made, and which was translated into English.
Great interview! I have thought about the book for a long time but this pushed me over the line. I just ordered it with your code. Thanks.
Thank you for covering this. I ordered the book.
Hello Josh and Hans. This was a fantastic interview and I'll be getting a copy from Gigaparts. Thanks for all your efforts Hans in creating the English version of the book. Oops, it's out of stock so I'd better keep trying. 73, Jamie VK2YCJ.
TNX Josh, just ordered a copy from GigaParts (thanks for the code!)...had been looking for it since DXE stopped carrying it. 73 - Dino KLØS
Ran right out and ordered it Josh! Thanks.
Hope you enjoy it!
Excited for this. I’ve had multiple people recommend this book to me
Very interesting to hear Hans’s view on the book and its history. This book is a very good reference book and you should buy one 😊
Hans is awesome!
The book was translated into Serbo-Croatian in 1983 and was (is) very popular in Yugoslavia. Strange that it didn't get a Slovenian version back then as well.
Just ordered! Thanks for the discount code!
This book should be required with the AARL book for any radio nerd!
ARRL is a joke
@@KA4UPWhow come ?
@@KA4UPW opinions are like assholes!
@@KA4UPW who else has the same voice and fighting power or representative power to the FCC?
If you think the League is a joke, explain how so. If you think its a joke, why are you not making an effort to change it?
I often hear many complain about the ARRL, but rarely do I see any of the complainers doing anything to correct the issues they have. Instead they sit on the side, moaning and complaining, and overall sounding like a sad ham, and more like a whiny child.
Over the years it appears that more and more hams are out for themselves and dont care about the collective gains for the hobby. The only goal is what they themselves get out of it, and if they arent happy they mostly bitch and moan about it, and they take their toys and go home. That's fine, I just wish they'd also keep quiet, or step up and help fix the issues.
It is a great deal of what is dividing some in the service and hobby. The vitriol of this sucks or they suck or are a joke. Its rather insulting and old.
I am a VE and have been at this for about 30 yrs, I am trying to get more young folks involved. When they hear comments that the ARRL is a joke, it sends a mixed message. Its like hating the government that also issued the amateur license you posses, and that issued your drivers license because you dont like the rules.
Its confounding and confusing to me.
The ARRL is by no means perfect. I too have some issues with them. however, I would in no way suggest they are a joke. Is there another radio club older? Larger? Better represented? Is there another radio association that has the ear of the US government in such a trusting and enduring manner?
I would suggest that all of these strongly dispel the idea of the ARRL being a joke. Is the ARRL entertaining at times with some of their decisions? Absolutely. Does everyone feel represented all the time, no, however, everyone is represented somewhere along the way.
I would strongly say the ARRL is by no means a joke but a serious Radio Association. I dont have to agree with everything it says and does, and trust I dont, I am very unhappy with some choices made, but I am still a member because there is no one else that will do a better job at representing my interests overall. As well, I can still file all the comments I desire with the FCC on my individual behalf, in support or disagreement with the league.
ThxJosh - a copy (back) ordered on the basis of this good interview & "JOSH" $7 off.
I was sad that you didn't discuss your "emergency J-pole" construction!
I would have enjoyed some discussion of antenna modelling coverage in tbe book (use of which might have improved your "emergency J-pole's chances).
Interesting that he's already queued-up at least one 2ed topic: "hex-beam" antennas, which have already had several generations of companies selling various versions.
Great video!! Will order this book!!
This is timely, since I've been dragging my feet setting up my first 100W base station in no small part because I don't know which antenna would work best in my new location.
This is the Antenna Bible !
I am ordering it from Wimo
The book is now on backorder, but I was able to pay for a copy, pending their next batch of printing! I lived in Germany from 87-90, so I couldn't just not buy this book!!!
❤ thanks
Josh did anyone made any clip regarding the "ARRL Ham Radio Equipment Coverage / Insurance" ?
Did Hans find any surprises in antenna types compared to today’s common styles?
Thanks Josh. I have been looking for info on Rhombic antennas but have not found much info on how to build one. Are they by chance covered in the book?
Think I should buy one regardless.
Tim - K5DEZ
There is an excellent video re the VOA rhombic antenna field. May have some clues.
@@LarryAllenTonar Thanks much....I'll go have a look. K5DEZ
They were in the seventh edition and as barely anything ever gets removed from the book it's a pretty good guess that they will also in this edition.
It’s already sold out!
Hello, I've made timestamps so viewers can jump to interesting moments
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to Hans and Rothammel's Antenna Book
01:54 - Book's target audience and comprehensive coverage
05:31 - Hans' background and translation experience
08:06 - History of Karl Rothammel and the book's origins
10:29 - Unique features and diverse antenna coverage
15:32 - Global interest and translation approach
17:50 - Highlights on wire antennas and practical setups
20:38 - How to navigate the 1,600-page book
25:33 - Book's comprehensive nature and future updates
29:58 - Hans' personal antenna experiences
32:31 - Value of antenna knowledge in ham radio
33:40 - Final recommendations and where to find the book