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by KO4AWH
Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: ATU-10
Replies: 6
Views: 2314

Re: ATU-10

I was a bit disappointed but I will hang on to the ATU-10 in hopes of a fix. I have reached out to the vendor as well. They asked for a video of the operation. I sent this to them https://youtu.be/ULvbspwxufA https://qrper.com/2022/07/joshua-tests-the-atu-10-portable-automatic-antenna-tuner/ Joshua ...
by KO4AWH
Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: ATU-10
Replies: 6
Views: 2314

Re: ATU-10

I have an ATU-10 on order from newdiytech.com. I Love my T1 but am curious about the metering function of the ATU-10 and of course I will have to make a protection cover similar to the one I make for the T1. https://qrper.com/2022/06/the-elecraft- ... y-tuftein/

Joshua
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by KO4AWH
Mon May 30, 2022 2:18 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Frequency Agile Antennas
Replies: 13
Views: 4166

Re: Frequency Agile Antennas

I almost always activate QRP on 20m with an EFHW. I want to start running a random wire, an inverted V 35 or 41 foot likely. I love the efficiency of the half wave but having the flexibility of bands is nice. Anyway I go has to be highly portable hence the end fed wire…not to mention I make them (tu...
by KO4AWH
Fri May 27, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Is the X6100 a keeper?
Replies: 15
Views: 5276

Is the X6100 a keeper?

After the latest post from Thomas on the X6100 I finally ordered a X6100. I got it a couple weeks back I believe and have had some time with it in the shack. Certainly a fully featured rig, battery built in, ATU built in, Pan adapter AND waterfall...what's not to like? I have been following the radi...
by KO4AWH
Fri May 27, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Antenna Supports
Replies: 11
Views: 3529

Re: Antenna Supports

My portable radio works is almost always POTA or SOTA. I typically carry my TX500 and a Tufteln EFHW Antenna with a throwline to get it into a tree. I have a Chameleon MPAS 2.0 and could recommend just the whip but that is not the lightest option and will require a tuner in most cases, maybe your El...