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by ns6x
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Where to go for QRP activations
Replies: 2
Views: 9871

Where to go for QRP activations

Hi all. I am seeking advice. I am towing a small travel trailer-18’ to FDIM and then on to Maine and Lobstercon. I actually am somewhat planning and have reservations in lubec, ME July 1-9, then Lobstercon July 11-16. After FDIM and July 1, I have no plans. I was thinking about heading to Georgia, a...
by ns6x
Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Road trip to OzarkCon
Replies: 3
Views: 10595

Re: Road trip to OzarkCon

The tr35 is in the trailer.
As are a few other rigs.
I left my bag of batteries at home. In Joplin mo tonight. I had my KH1 which saved me. Have done 5 activations with it.
John ns6x
by ns6x
Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Road trip to OzarkCon
Replies: 3
Views: 10595

Road trip to OzarkCon

Hosted by the 4sqrp club, OzarkCon is in Branson, MO over the eclipse weekend. I’ll be leaving from the Los Angeles area, towing a small travel trailer on Easter Sunday probably along I40 getting there, maybe I70 or I80 in the return, depending upon weather. I’ll be stopping at parks along the way. ...
by ns6x
Sun Sep 24, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Reverse Beacon Client App
Replies: 7
Views: 8941

Re: Reverse Beacon Client App

I did my first CW activation yesterday, using HAMRS. Apparently, HAMRS connects with the RBN spotting network, and showed when I was spotted. I was surprised, and happy.
by ns6x
Sun Sep 24, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: Report from North Rim, Grand Canyon, K-0030
Replies: 2
Views: 11330

Re: Report from North Rim, Grand Canyon, K-0030

I'm a 69 year old retired firefighter. Worked for 50 years, so now time to do other type of work, like work on ham radio and fishing. Kids are out of the house. My wife of 48 years died a couple of years ago, so need to do something for fun and to stay busy.
Have fun as you can.
by ns6x
Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:26 am
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: CW POTA Activation, K-4463
Replies: 0
Views: 24862

CW POTA Activation, K-4463

I did my first CW activation today - actually tonight. Late shift. I actually got out a straight key, plugged it into my new-to-me HB1B and got on the air. I had made CW QSOs before, but used the PTT button on my mike to key the radio. I did that a lot many years ago while working VHF contests from ...
by ns6x
Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:05 am
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: Report from North Rim, Grand Canyon, K-0030
Replies: 2
Views: 11330

Report from North Rim, Grand Canyon, K-0030

I will take the advantage of being at more than 8,800 feet, and literally on the edge of a side canyon to the Grand Canyon (Marble Canyon?) so great take off, but more than 200 SSB QSOs on 10 meters Friday afternoon, 9/15 and into 16. Total more than 400 QSOs on all bands, including 15 and 20. I jus...
by ns6x
Sun Sep 17, 2023 11:40 pm
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: Another new to me rig: Mission RGO One
Replies: 7
Views: 20104

Re: Another new to me rig: Mission RGO One

My understanding is that Boris worked for, I think, TenTec at one time. I have not spent enough time with my RGO One, but enjoy it. I actually had two, but traded one for a spectrum analyzer/tracking generator. One may never have enough QRP rigs, but maybe more than one or two of the same rig? I do ...
by ns6x
Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: ABR Industries 23316-BM-25-3ferrite
Replies: 1
Views: 3331

ABR Industries 23316-BM-25-3ferrite

In several recent posts, Tom uses a 25' RG-316 coax to connect his radio to his antenna. It was made for him by ABR Industries, part #23316-BM-25-3ferrite. He has his usual link to the item in his post. The link is no longer working. When I have gone to the ABR website, I get an error message - prod...
by ns6x
Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: 2 band LNR MountainTopper help
Replies: 3
Views: 3929

Re: 2 band LNR MountainTopper help

Thanks, Rick.
Just wanted a manual, and to verify the operation of the radio. The 2-band radio seems to operate similarly to the 3-band.
John, NS6X