Vertical antennas are everywhere—on cell phones, broadcast towers and portable radios. You'll also find them on the roofs, towers and vehicles of ham operators all over the world, and for very good reason!

We all use them, but how can we make them work better? If you're in the market to buy or build a vertical, you'll find a wealth of advice on choosing the design that's best for you. If you want to improve the performance of an existing vertical, you'll find tips and techniques that can make the difference between ho-hum and top performer.

This book is a compilation of articles from QST Magazine and the ARRL Antenna Compendium series—spanning nearly 20 years. Selected tips and techniques from QST's "Hints and Kinks" column convey the insights of hams who have found solutions to pesky problems.

Published by The American Radio Relay League. First edition, soft cover, 120 pages, measures 10.8"H x 8.2"W.