The 20' length I mentioned in my reply.
Why? Cause it was the first one I hit when I searched!
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- Sat Apr 27, 2024 10:06 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: RG-174 or RG-316
- Replies: 6
- Views: 227
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:54 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: RG-174 or RG-316
- Replies: 6
- Views: 227
Re: RG-174 or RG-316
I don't think you will see much difference when using short runs (around 25' or so). I have heard 316 is tougher, but it's also more expensive. I have a 20' length of 174 that's going on 5 years and about 100 outings. Never had any issues with it.
Good luck!
Good luck!
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:24 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: EFHW/RW - Attaching wire to balun
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1339
Re: EFHW/RW - Attaching wire to balun
You didn't say what transformer you are using, or whether commercial or home made. I went looking at commercial ones online and none of them had a way of anchoring your wire to leave slack on the connection! Some had a eyebolt to hang the transformer from. I guess you could loop your wire thru that....
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:00 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: EFHW/RW - Attaching wire to balun
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1339
Re: EFHW/RW - Attaching wire to balun
Hi Roy My antennas are usually 26 or 28 gauge wire. I add 30 to 40 cm of heavier wire at the transformer end to compensate for the rough handling and bending it can be subject to. Remember this adds to your antenna length, so you have to subtract that length from the far end of the wire. I tie a kno...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:08 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 834
Re: Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?
Maybe a cupholder mount or seat bracket mount? DX Engineering has quite a selection and Amazon came in up in my search also.
73 n GL
73 n GL
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: coax type
- Replies: 4
- Views: 955
Re: coax type
RG-316? https://www.amazon.com/CablesOnline-25ft-RG316-Cable-RF-BC125/dp/B078LSDG6V/ref=asc_df_B078LSDG6V/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=563688069599&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15400839869811362086&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvl...
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:21 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: RG316 recommendation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 853
Re: RG316 recommendation
I use DX Engineering for pre-assembled stuff.
Good quality and fast shipping. Never a problem.
https://www.dxengineering.com/search/pa ... terial/fep
73
Good quality and fast shipping. Never a problem.
https://www.dxengineering.com/search/pa ... terial/fep
73
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:58 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Is it too hard to start out on HF with QRP?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1112
Re: Is it too hard to start out on HF with QRP?
I forgot to add that this is a great time to try QRP and POTA. The solar cycle is in your favor. With POTA, you can spot yourself on the websites and people will be searching you out!
Have realistic expectations and good antennas
Have realistic expectations and good antennas
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:49 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Is it too hard to start out on HF with QRP?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1112
Re: Is it too hard to start out on HF with QRP?
I started with QRP. I was a single parent, money was tight. I found a Heathkit HW-7 for 35 bucks and was on my way! It took 2 weeks calling CQ before I made my first contact. It was more me trying to figure out the radio than anything else. Turned out the first contact was only 2 blocks away! If you...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:28 pm
- Forum: Field Kits and Reports
- Topic: Amazing what 3 watts can do.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3003
Re: Amazing what 3 watts can do.
Since you're running from your car, maybe try an antenna mount right on the car. It will beat any ground plane you can lay out under the tripod by a lot!