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by NJ0Q
Thu Aug 18, 2022 12:46 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Question for FT-891 users
Replies: 6
Views: 5399

Re: Question for FT-891 users

I'm not an FT-891 user, but consider an auto tuner with latching relays. They draw current while tuning, but next to nothing otherwise. I have been using an LDG Z-100Plus for almost a year, and am still on the first set of 6 AA batteries. Specs say 100 mW while tuning, then almost no current draw. ...
by NJ0Q
Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:57 am
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: My field day
Replies: 2
Views: 4064

Re: My field day

Yes, that’s the one! It really was a great day!

You’ll have to give it a shot if you get back up there again. The farm I grew up on is maybe 15-20 miles NW of there.

I really like that park, miles of trial to hike. I did a couple SOTA & POTA from there last year too.

73, Mike
by NJ0Q
Mon Jun 27, 2022 2:37 am
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: My field day
Replies: 2
Views: 4064

My field day

Enjoyed field day with hosting a special guest from Switzerland. Spent the day with Paul HB9DST/AA1MI and accompanied him to a small summit in Iowa to complete his goal of activating from all SOTA associations in the lower 48 states. Also part of the expedition was Jean KF0GDN. Rig used was my KX2 a...