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For LiPO batteries, it is worth looking at the charging protocols used by the RC crowd. LiPO batteries can be really high performance, but the "fireproof container for charging" thing pushed me toward LiFePO4.

I have 3 QRP rigs, all of which fit my mostly CW operating needs: Lab599 TX-500 Penntek TR-35 Elecraft KX2 I also have 3 primary QRP operating needs: Parks on the Air (POTA) with different activation methods, including: activating from a vehicle activating from a bench or picnic table short walk to ...

On some other platforms I have seen QRP operators discussing the rigs they own, and how they choose among them for particular field use cases. That seems like a good topic for this forum. Any thoughts?

Can anybody offer thoughts on the use of dedicated counterpoise wires with 9:1 Random Wire antennas for QRP operations? I have a Packtenna 9:1 with 71 ft radiator that I have used with some success with only the 15 ft coax feedline for a counterpoise. I also have a Tufteln 9:1 with 35 ft radiator an...

Thanks everyone for the responses! I do agree that CW and POTA seem like a natural fit. And I do appreciate the fact that FT8 would require bringing along a laptop and associated stuff. Given that my ideal vision would be for CW-POTA, I probably at least try to see if I can learn it, albeit a slow ...

Hi Stom, Congratulations on your retirement. I did the same last year, and amateur radio has been a great activity for me, with an emphasis on POTA. I am a recent licensee (August 2020), and I have been having a great time developing and using my CW skills. The July 2022 POTA update video on YouTube...

M0RGM wrote: ↑Thu Aug 18, 2022 4:08 pm Brian,

Many thanks for sharing. Some significant similarities with my own kit (less hat and chair)!

Richard M0RGM

Lol, I figured the hat and chair would be useful to show size comparison of the 3 kits. The TX-500 kit is a bit larger and more complicated, but it will come next.

TR-35 GO-KIT for POTA in the Pennsylvania woods. Bag: Generic tactical daypack – very cheap ($15) and non-branded, but was in my inventory, and has proven sturdy in use. Radio: Penntek TR-35 Power: Power cable and Bioenno 3 Ah LiFePO4 battery. Key: CW Morse Outdoor Paddles Earphones: Sony stereo ear...

M0RGM wrote: ↑Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:34 pm Interesting report Brian, I manage to get my KX2 and all the bits I need in the ES60 case, but I recognise everyone's needs are different.

I'd be interested in your TR-35 setup as a new TR-35 owner.

Richard M0RGM

Richard,

I will work on documenting the TR-35 kit next.

73 de Brian - K3ES

Have just taken delivery of my new TR-35 and wow, what a radio. This one is definitely a keeper! Quick question, did anyone establish whether there was a .io email forum? Also interested to know what keys people are using with the TR-35? My palm paddle goes very well, but what others are in use out...