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by Ikey
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: What is the difference between QRP Guys and QRP Builder?
Replies: 5
Views: 10451

Re: What is the difference between QRP Guys and QRP Builder?

Thanks for the offer.
I know what I need, it is the BNC connector which I intend to get to once this trip is over.
Yes, I do have a drill press.
Again, nice to see the spirit of a ham helping a ham is still alive.
Vy 73,
Ira KB2DJJ
by Ikey
Sun Feb 25, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: sBitx - any good ?
Replies: 3
Views: 10135

Re: sBitx - any good ?

Got one. Only using it with the native FT8 program, no other modes. A bit nervous about the reports of blown finals over 2:1 SWR and the spares included. Operating at 70% power and just made qso number 275. It runs very well, some minor quirks and unfamiliarity with Linux. Neighbor ham saw it and go...
by Ikey
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: What is the difference between QRP Guys and QRP Builder?
Replies: 5
Views: 10451

Re: What is the difference between QRP Guys and QRP Builder?

Ordered the version of the AX Elecraft antenna. Came with wrong parts. Spoke to Hendricks, said he made a mistake and would send correct parts when they arrived from back order. I noted that I live and travel in a motorhome, could he let me know when he would ship, not knowing where I would be at th...
by Ikey
Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Is the X6100 a keeper?
Replies: 15
Views: 14122

Re: Is the X6100 a keeper?

Has anyone seen the QRPer blog this morning about the performance of the 6100 ?
Ira KB2DJJ
by Ikey
Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:07 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Low- or No-RFI Portable Computers
Replies: 1
Views: 2144

Re: Low- or No-RFI Portable Computers

My needs are not as complex as yours, only do digital, nothing else. Running a pair of Microsoft Surface 3 units, Windows 10. Use them in the tablet configuration, have both keyboards, but using a mouse works fine. No issues and been using them for years now. Have two because I am a belt and suspend...
by Ikey
Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:58 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: My Dilemma: I need one radio to rule them all
Replies: 10
Views: 8235

Re: My Dilemma: I need one radio to rule them all

We live in motorhome 10 months a year. After much trial and error the station is a 3 week old Icom 705, a ZM-2 tuner to a variety of antennas, mostly though centered on a 31 foot Jackie pole or a variety of Wolf River and Buddipole parts. I have a MX-P50M amp left from the KX3 stuff I just sold and ...
by Ikey
Wed Jun 08, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Is the X6100 a keeper?
Replies: 15
Views: 14122

Re: Is the X6100 a keeper?

Sorry to say that I just went through two of them. Radioddity was more than gracious as far as the first exchange and the the eventual refund. I do not understand why anyone is willing to accept being an equipment tester for a company at their own expense . The first unit lost the ability to use the...