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by John VA3KOT
Thu May 30, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: How do people organize/store wire antennas
Replies: 10
Views: 1245

Re: How do people organize/store wire antennas

My wire antennas are stored on winders inside small canvas pouches with a label attached. All the pouches are stored inside a large plastic weatherproof box that I throw in the bed of my truck when going on an activation. Frequently used antennas go inside my backpack. I also have an "emergency...
by John VA3KOT
Mon May 27, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CW and QRP
Replies: 2
Views: 674

Re: CW and QRP

Brian, I operate only CW. On short exchanges, like POTA, I am good for 20+ wpm, but I slow down a bit for rag chews. I learned code about 23 years ago at 5 wpm - actually "net 5 wpm" because the instructor used a higher character speed with Farnsworth spacing. Over the years my speed incre...