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by w0rw
Sat Sep 14, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: High Altitude RF Adventures
Replies: 0
Views: 1926

High Altitude RF Adventures

High Altitude RF Adventures This report is from my observations and experiences of High Altitude Radio operations in Colorado. The effects of high altitude sickness is more full described at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altitude_sickness It includes headache, confusion, fatigue, stomach illness, a...
by w0rw
Wed Aug 28, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kite lifted antennas
Replies: 4
Views: 12534

Re: Kite lifted antennas

Balloons work too...
see https://www.eham.net/article/49051
Paul w0rw
by w0rw
Mon May 27, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Need help with TR-35
Replies: 3
Views: 2916

Re: Need help with TR-35

Hi Mike,
Sounds like you have lost a decoupling capacitor.
Check all bypass capacitors on your +12V/+6V power line.
Look for missing or reversed capacitors.
Maybe you have a high impedance power supply.
Power the radio with a heavy duty battery.
Paul w0rw
by w0rw
Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: PRC319 Loaner Program
Replies: 0
Views: 22418

PRC319 Loaner Program

PRC319 Loaner Program You have probably seen my PRC319 in action.. https://www.eham.net/article/48934 i now have a PRC319 'Loaner' now available to any QRPer Group member in the USA. (Our local Astronomy Club has a 'Loaner' telescope for beginners. That's where i got the idea). If you have been want...
by w0rw
Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: 10M is still good for Pedestrian Mobile Ops
Replies: 2
Views: 13624

Re: 10M is still good for Pedestrian Mobile Ops

You are right, i corrected the list, Thanks... ps: i have a PRC319 'Loaner' now available to any QRPer io Group member in the USA. (Our local Astronomy Club has a 'Loaner' telescope for beginners. That's where i got the idea). If you have been wanting to try one out, here is your chance. If you are ...
by w0rw
Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What QRP Rigs do you have, and how do you use them?
Replies: 21
Views: 36750

Re: What QRP Rigs do you have, and how do you use them?

i got my QRP DXCC with my Wilderness Sierra. It was the blue rig seen here: https://www.qsl.net/g3vgr/sierra.html It had the little plug in modules for each band. Mine had the KC-2 LCD Display and the DL-PA mounted on the back wall for 5W output. All done on a dipole in a tree. What a great rig ! Ma...
by w0rw
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: QRP Books Available in W0RW Lending Library
Replies: 0
Views: 17162

QRP Books Available in W0RW Lending Library

There are still QRP books available in the W0RW Lending Library. See books at the 'TinyCat', (That is short for Tiny CATalog). https://www.librarycat.org/lib/W0RW This is a No Smoking Lending Library. The password is 'paraset'. If this is your first time using the Library, Send your name, Call and a...
by w0rw
Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cold Temperature Testing Your Rigs.
Replies: 4
Views: 10916

Re: Cold Temperature Testing Your Rigs.

Here is the information, The link apparently doesn't work. “Cold Temperature Testing Your Rigs” When you are going to be out in the field for Winter Field Day, SOTA, POTA, FYBO (Brrrr), or Polar Bear (Grrrrr) operations you want to make sure your rig is still going to work in those cold environments...
by w0rw
Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cold Temperature Testing Your Rigs.
Replies: 4
Views: 10916

Cold Temperature Testing Your Rigs.

Cold Temperature Testing Your Rigs.
See details here:
http://tinyurl.com/3ekaanw3
Has anyone tested the KH-1 yet?
Paul w0rw
Colorado
by w0rw
Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: “Zebulon Pike’s Purple Mountain Operation”
Replies: 1
Views: 9476

“Zebulon Pike’s Purple Mountain Operation”

“Zebulon Pike’s Purple Mountain Operation”
This is a PRC319 hike uphill.
Pikes Peak, Colorado.
Paul w0rw
https://www.eham.net/article/49743