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by N3NEI
Sat Oct 22, 2022 5:25 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: QRP Transceiver Comparison
Replies: 10
Views: 4079

Re: QRP Transceiver Comparison

Thanks to all for the detailed replies! It's nice to have folks available willing to share such a vast base of knowledge. As I suspected in the beginning, it indeed does seem like a no lose scenario between the TR-35 and QCX+. One more question - Should I decide to start with the QCX+, what single ...
by N3NEI
Fri Oct 14, 2022 5:06 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Linked End Fed Halfwave Antenna
Replies: 11
Views: 3421

Re: Linked End Fed Halfwave Antenna

A related question: As pointed out, an EFHW is resonant on multiple bands. For portable operations, where deployment conditions might vary, is it safe to trust the SWR will be as it should, or is some sort of SWR indicator recommended?
by N3NEI
Sat Oct 08, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Choosing battery size
Replies: 4
Views: 1598

Re: Choosing battery size

Thanks for the helpful info, all. 2Ah it is!
by N3NEI
Wed Oct 05, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Choosing battery size
Replies: 4
Views: 1598

Choosing battery size

I’m about to receive my first portable QRP rig—a QCX-mini—and am battery shopping. Specifically, I’m stuck between two Eremit LiFePo4 models (I live in Europe), 2 Ah or 4 Ah. I’m drawn to the compactness of the smaller one, and it appears that it can power the QCX for several hours. But I’d like to ...
by N3NEI
Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Minimalist QRP transmitter
Replies: 3
Views: 1841

Re: Minimalist QRP transmitter

Here’s a kit that might fit the bill: https://www.qrpkits.com/eztransmitter.html
by N3NEI
Thu Jul 28, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: My portable setup
Replies: 4
Views: 3970

Re: My portable setup

Thanks for the inspiration -- you've got me thinking about 'shack on a board' possibilities. (What about leaving some empty space on the cutting board for making a picnic sandwich? OK, maybe keep the food and electronics separate...) The way you've repurposed old gift cards is especially clever and ...
by N3NEI
Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:33 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: portable antennas for 15, 12, or 10 meters?
Replies: 1
Views: 1279

portable antennas for 15, 12, or 10 meters?

As the sunspots start bringing the high bands back into play, I'm curious about preferred portable antennas for 15, 12, or 10 meters. Do the compact sizes at these frequencies invite any designs that might be too long or bulky for portable use on the lower bands? Or is the EFHW still king? (Let's as...