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GJ Tech Help · Grand Junction, CO
Ham radio antenna installation & setup in Grand Junction
Cody is a licensed ham (General class, K6SBR) and a former broadcast engineer. He installs and tunes antennas, sets up base stations and mobile rigs, programs radios for local repeaters, and tracks down the noise that keeps you from making contacts.
Grand Junction, Clifton, Fruita & Palisade · By appointment
Sheet 01 · ProblemsSound familiar?
Antenna & radio problems Cody fixes
- High SWR or an antenna that won't tune
- New radio still in the box
- Can't hit the local repeaters
- Noise and interference on the bands
- Mobile rig that needs a clean install
- Crew or camp with no cell service
- Old coax, bad connectors, intermittent signal
Who it's for
- New and experienced ham operators
- Off-roaders and backcountry travelers
- Outfitters, hunting camps and ranches
- Event organizers and race crews
- Emergency and community groups
Sheet 02 · ServicesParts list
Ham radio antenna & installation services
Antenna tuning & SWR
Antennas measured and tuned so your radio sees a good match on the bands you use.
Radio setup & programming
Base, mobile and handheld radios set up and programmed with local repeaters and channels.
Mobile installs
Radios and antennas installed cleanly in trucks, Jeeps and side-by-sides for trail and backcountry use.
Interference hunting
Tracking down RF noise from chargers, lights, power supplies and other sources.
Coax, connectors & repair
Feed lines, connectors and power supplies tested, rebuilt or repaired.
GMRS & two-way radios
Radios for crews, events, hunting camps, outfitters and ranches where cell service runs out.
Go-kits & emergency comms
Portable stations and radio kits put together and tested so they work when needed.
Help for new hams
First radio, first antenna, first repeater contact: set up with you, explained in plain English.
Sheet 03 · Why CodyEngineer of record
Why call Cody for antenna work on the Western Slope
Cody holds an FCC amateur radio license (General class, K6SBR). He spent 13 years in television, including work as a broadcast engineer at NBC-affiliate stations, where he maintained and repaired transmission equipment to keep the station on the air.
He also co-owns Charity Safaris and coordinates with hunters and outfitters, so he knows how much reliable radio matters when you're far from a cell tower.
Service area
Cody is based in Grand Junction and works across Mesa County: Clifton, Fruita, Palisade, Orchard Mesa, the Redlands, Loma and Whitewater. Farther out on the Western Slope by arrangement. Call to check whether your town is in range.
Other services
Helpful resources
Sheet 04 · QuestionsFAQ
Common questions
Do you work on rooftop or tower antennas?
Cody installs base station antennas on houses and masts. Tell him about the location when you call, and he will tell you straight whether it is a job he can do safely.
Can you help me get on the air as a new ham?
Yes. Cody can help you pick and set up a first radio and antenna, program local repeaters and make sure everything works.
Do you set up radios that don't need a ham license?
Yes. GMRS and business two-way radios are popular with families, crews and outfitters. Cody can recommend a setup; GMRS requires its own FCC license, which is simple to get.
Do you come to me?
Yes. Cody works on-site around Grand Junction, Clifton, Fruita, Palisade and the rest of Mesa County, and handles some jobs remotely or at his bench when that makes more sense.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the job. Cody looks at the problem first and tells you the price before any work starts. Customers 55 and older get a 15% discount.
When are you available?
By appointment. Call or text 970-250-6613 to set a time, and Cody will get back to you.