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- Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:23 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: RG-174 or RG-316
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3521
Re: RG-174 or RG-316
I carry a 15 ft piece of RG316 feed line (with male BNC connectors at each end) in each of my field kits. My reasons are: A 15 ft piece of RG316, as RG174, is light weight . I have to carry it with the rest of my gear, sometimes for short distances, and sometimes for miles. Losses on RG316, or RG174...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:02 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: EFHW/RW - Attaching wire to balun
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6650
Re: EFHW/RW - Attaching wire to balun
One recommendation. Your design drawing has three holes along the length of each "arm" of the winder body. Weave the end of the radiating wire through the holes of one arm before making the electrical connection. You can do the same with another arm for the counterpoise wire, if desired. T...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:48 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Where to go for QRP activations
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1774
Re: Where to go for QRP activations
Hi all. I am seeking advice. I am towing a small travel trailer-18’ to FDIM and then on to Maine and Lobstercon. I actually am somewhat planning and have reservations in lubec, ME July 1-9, then Lobstercon July 11-16. After FDIM and July 1, I have no plans. I was thinking about heading to Georgia, ...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:11 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2906
Re: Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?
Richard, The hook side of hook/loop fastener tape (Velcro) will attach well to carpet if you have it in convenient locations In your vehicle. When adhesive bonded to a transceiver body or mounting bracket, the hooks will hold firmly to a carpeted surface, leaving no permanent change to the vehicle i...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:34 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: net group
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1637
Re: net group
When does the QRP group get together on 70 and/or 40 meters? I would like to join a group. Ron Hi Ron, Here are some resources: 1. QRP calling frequencies are often monitored by operators running low power. The link below has a list of frequencies by band and mode. This gives you good places to cal...
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:43 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: thoughts on band scopes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1996
Re: thoughts on band scopes
What are your thoughts on full break-in or qsk operation? How important is that feature to you? I am newer to CW operating than many (about 3 years into my CW journey now), and it would be good to have others comment. Here are my thoughts. Semi-break-in can be an advantage when sending in crowded c...
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:14 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: thoughts on band scopes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1996
Re: thoughts on band scopes
How useful is a band scope for a CW only operator? Any and all comments appreciated. Thank you. Personal opinion: It depends how you are operating. For hunting DXpeditions working split, a band scope can be a great help in finding where to position yourself among the callers. For contesting, a band...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:13 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Recorded Morse classes?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1724
Re: Recorded Morse classes?
I’m struggling to make my LICW classes due my shifts and the time difference (UK based ) Are there any recorded CW classes (from anyone) that I can work my way through on YouTube? Something that builds on the class before and has an instructor talking you through? I have a basic understanding of th...
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:03 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Wet weather antennas
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1930
Re: Wet weather antennas
Hi Andrew, I use wire antennas for my QRP work. I did one outing with my antenna exposed to steady rain (I sat in the truck with feedline running in through the door seal after a generous drip loop). I noticed two issues. First, it was the only time I recall having RF in "shack" issues whi...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:48 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: KM4CFT Antenna kit 30/17 meters
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4314
Re: KM4CFT Antenna kit 30/17 meters
Hi Folks, please excuse my ignorance on this but several weeks ago Tom did a review/activation on the KM4CFT EFHW/EFRW antenna kit where he was able to activate most of the bands from 40-10 using this antenna kit with a 30M and 40M link. He was able to to use the 30M wire to activate 17M. I current...