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by M0RGM
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?
Replies: 2
Views: 181

Re: Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?

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

73 Richard MM0RGM
by M0RGM
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?
Replies: 2
Views: 181

Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?

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 ...
by M0RGM
Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Looking for the possibly impossibe
Replies: 3
Views: 2760

Re: Looking for the possibly impossibe

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...
by M0RGM
Sun Oct 22, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Selling FT891 to fund a ???
Replies: 6
Views: 3497

Re: Selling FT891 to fund a ???

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 ...
by M0RGM
Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: Another new to me rig: Mission RGO One
Replies: 7
Views: 5618

Re: Another new to me rig: Mission RGO One

For years I used an old Ten-Tec Century 21, even taking it with me to the Falkland Islands (as VP8CZI). I can't help but feel that the RGO is domewhat reminiscent of the Ten-Tec rigs, albeit with a "top notch" design, none of the drift and a narrow, selective and sensitive front end of som...
by M0RGM
Sun Aug 27, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Reverse Beacon Client App
Replies: 7
Views: 4157

Re: Reverse Beacon Client App

Not sure about an app, but on Android I just access the RBN Web page - works for me. I've created a link on my "homescreen", so all you need to do is tap it and you are there.

https://www.reversebeacon.net/main

73 Richard M0RGM
by M0RGM
Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: Report from activation of Tea Hill Park, VE-0878, Stratford PEI
Replies: 3
Views: 4782

Re: Report from activation of Tea Hill Park, VE-0878, Stratford PEI

Always interesting to hear others experiences and see the set up - thanks for sharing.

Richard M0RGM
by M0RGM
Fri May 26, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Is ZM-4 still available?
Replies: 5
Views: 2894

Re: Is ZM-4 still available?

The Kanga products Tranzmatch is highly recommended; I have two, one of each style for the shack and field use respectively.

Richard M0RGM
by M0RGM
Fri May 19, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New QRP Labs Radio - QMX
Replies: 5
Views: 4093

New QRP Labs Radio - QMX

Hans Summers of QRPLabs has just announced a new radio that looks amazing, especially given the price. As owner of both a 30m QCX and a 20m QCX-Mini, this new multiband CW and Digital radio looks an absolute winner. It is available both as a kit and pre-built. Detail may be found here: http://shop.q...
by M0RGM
Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Case for Penntek TR-45?
Replies: 2
Views: 1143

Case for Penntek TR-45?

I absolutely adore my Penntek TR-45 and it has pride if place on my shack desk alongside my KX3/PX3 combo. Though I usually use my KX2 or Sky-SDR when travelling, I will likely be staying with family in the weeks ahead and was considering taking my TR-45 along to use with an EFHW. The only challenge...