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Hi All, I'm looking to add a second HF antenna in the garden and am considering a ZS6BKW to run North-South and complement my EFHW running East-West. Familiar with the concept of the ZS6BKW and its advantages over the G5RV (which I used back in the '90s); I'd appreciate any comments or views from th...

Quick update. RGO-One received a couple of days ago and now in use for a day. A thing of beauty and wow, what a receiver, very low noise floor, signals jump out at you. Keying is very nice too. Only two short CW QSOs and one rare (for me) SSB QSO to check all is good. ATU is excellent, as is filteri...

On it's way (according to Fedex). Hopefully here next week, so will post my initial thoughts....

Richard MM0RGM

Interested, as having read all the positive reviews online, I've just ordered one, the latest 5+ run. Looking forward to receiving it in about 3 weeks and will happily post comments after a thorough work up. In all my research, I only found one really negative review and that felt more that the radi...

I rarely use mine, but love it when I do. Think of it as a classic car, to be loved cherished and taken out for a drive when the conditions are right!

Richard MM0RGM

Brian,

I couldn't agree more! The TR-35 and TR-45 are some of the favourites in my QRP stable, great fun to use and a refreshing change from all the menu driven radios. For those who have never used or owned one, you are missing out!

Richard MM0RGM

Thanks Rick, useful pointer - now looking at a number of options.

73 Richard MM0RGM

I wonder whether any one has seen or knows of a suitable mobile mount for a Yaesu FT-818/817? My use case is around a robust mount to allow use whilst mobile, but also allow for removal for field use or when the car is parked. Here's the additional challenge.... the car is a lease vehicle primarily ...

Given your "use case" and lack of availability of the KX2, I would suggest any of the following: Xiegu X5105, Xiegu X6100 or the venerable Ft817/818. They would all give you both SSB and CW. I own a KX2, X5105 and '817 (amongst others). The KX2 is awesome, the receiver is amazing, but give...

Concur with all, the SW-3B is a great little radio for the money - mine is kept is my car along with a key and battery, antenna etc in a small pack for opportune activation or activity. You can't go wrong for the money. The TR-35 is another excellent choice as Thomas has pointed out. Very light and ...