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- Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The perfect POTA/SOTA rig
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3284
Re: The perfect POTA/SOTA rig
I think the ideal radio is one that has everything included in the case - radio, ATU and power. My KX1 fits that description, albeit only on 3 bands and only in CW. Having said that, I find enjoyment in the less than ideal - what can I do with things I built myself, or the most minimal setup possibl...
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 7:16 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Favorite portable antenna
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3137
Re: Favorite portable antenna
I'm a big fan of end-fed antennas - they're cheap, easy to deploy and versatile. I've made several EFHW antennas including a couple with traps that work great without a tuner. I'm currently using a 35.5 ft EFRW with a tuner as my "primary" antenna. The most amazing contact with it was with...
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 5:56 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Best beginner CW transceiver kit to start with
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7405
Re: Best beginner CW transceiver kit to start with
For those of us who were on the air in the early 1980s, the name woodpecker brings back bad memories! The Soviet OTH RADAR really made a mess of the bands.
Mike
Mike
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:18 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Paddle for KX2
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5289
Re: Paddle for KX2
I prefer single lever paddles too. This K6ARK 3D printed paddle is great - I have one for each radio:
https://www.printables.com/model/345195 ... cootie-key
It isn't quite as nice as my vibrokeyer, but it is a lot more portable!
73,
Mike, KL7MJ
https://www.printables.com/model/345195 ... cootie-key
It isn't quite as nice as my vibrokeyer, but it is a lot more portable!
73,
Mike, KL7MJ
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:11 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: SW-3B and Straight Key
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3901
Re: SW-3B and Straight Key
Why not just use a stereo plug where you have soldered the ring and sleeve together? Maybe mark it with red tape or something so you don't plug it in to a different radio?
73,
Mike, KL7MJ
73,
Mike, KL7MJ
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:08 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Best beginner CW transceiver kit to start with
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7405
Re: Best beginner CW transceiver kit to start with
I just built a (tr)uSDX, and I would have to say that it was one of the fastest radios to build that I have seen. Most of the parts are surface mounted already, so construction consists mostly of installing the display and controls on the top board, and winding and installing toroids on the bottom b...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:38 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Portable 10M Yagi ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8313
Re: Portable 10M Yagi ?
Andrew, How would you go about constructing the jungle job? For 28MHz, you'd need about a 16 foot reflector. Do you make it out of aluminum pipe or PVC with wire inside (or outside)? To me, it sounds a lot more difficult than a Moxon with a 3D printed hub - maybe because I've already printed the hub...
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HRWBOTA
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3961
Re: HRWBOTA
I heard Thomas for about a minute on 14.040, but he jumped to 14.322 and I could barely hear him already, and I didn't feel like retuning my magloop. I wonder if I could get SWL credit!
Mike, KL7MJ
Mike, KL7MJ
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 6:58 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Portable 10M Yagi ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8313
Re: Portable 10M Yagi ?
I'm most of the way done building a Moxon (basically a folder 2el yagi) based on this article: https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2023/09/27/ive-been-bit-by-the-black-widow-a-15-meter-moxon-antenna-project/ I bought poles that were a little longer, in case I want to try using it on 17m, but you could als...
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vertical antennas, an interesting discussion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3184
Re: Vertical antennas, an interesting discussion
A tribander on a 100 foot tower will outperform just about anything, but it's really hard to fit one in my backpack. I think the same thing applies here - a 1/4 vertical is probably easier to carry and set up than a 5/8 vertical, so even if it may technically have better performance it loses in the ...