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- Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:48 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Where to go for QRP activations
- Replies: 2
- Views: 87
Re: 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, ...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:11 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 311
Re: Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?
Richard, The hook side of hook/loop fastener tape (Velcro) will attach well to carpet if you have it in convenient locations In your vehicle. When adhesive bonded to a transceiver body or mounting bracket, the hooks will hold firmly to a carpeted surface, leaving no permanent change to the vehicle i...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:34 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: net group
- Replies: 1
- Views: 227
Re: net group
When does the QRP group get together on 70 and/or 40 meters? I would like to join a group. Ron Hi Ron, Here are some resources: 1. QRP calling frequencies are often monitored by operators running low power. The link below has a list of frequencies by band and mode. This gives you good places to cal...
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:43 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: thoughts on band scopes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 355
Re: thoughts on band scopes
What are your thoughts on full break-in or qsk operation? How important is that feature to you? I am newer to CW operating than many (about 3 years into my CW journey now), and it would be good to have others comment. Here are my thoughts. Semi-break-in can be an advantage when sending in crowded c...
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:14 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: thoughts on band scopes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 355
Re: thoughts on band scopes
How useful is a band scope for a CW only operator? Any and all comments appreciated. Thank you. Personal opinion: It depends how you are operating. For hunting DXpeditions working split, a band scope can be a great help in finding where to position yourself among the callers. For contesting, a band...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:13 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Recorded Morse classes?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 296
Re: Recorded Morse classes?
I’m struggling to make my LICW classes due my shifts and the time difference (UK based ) Are there any recorded CW classes (from anyone) that I can work my way through on YouTube? Something that builds on the class before and has an instructor talking you through? I have a basic understanding of th...
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:03 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Wet weather antennas
- Replies: 3
- Views: 438
Re: Wet weather antennas
Hi Andrew, I use wire antennas for my QRP work. I did one outing with my antenna exposed to steady rain (I sat in the truck with feedline running in through the door seal after a generous drip loop). I noticed two issues. First, it was the only time I recall having RF in "shack" issues whi...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:48 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: KM4CFT Antenna kit 30/17 meters
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2687
Re: KM4CFT Antenna kit 30/17 meters
Hi Folks, please excuse my ignorance on this but several weeks ago Tom did a review/activation on the KM4CFT EFHW/EFRW antenna kit where he was able to activate most of the bands from 40-10 using this antenna kit with a 30M and 40M link. He was able to to use the 30M wire to activate 17M. I current...
- Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:11 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: 9:1 unun 20m
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2714
Re: 9:1 unun 20m
I want to use my 9:1 unun with my 20m QCX mini. What length wire recommendations? 9:1 ununs are typically used with random wire antennas, which are intentionally non-resonant. So, you would need a tuner to match the antenna to your QCX. An advantage of the random wire is its ability to be matched w...
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Battery for QRO operations
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3414
Re: Battery for QRO operations
Hi Matteo, The LiFePO4 batteries that I use have a built-in battery management system (BMS) to protect the battery. In addition to a low voltage cut-off (battery charge expended), they have a high current cut-off. If you draw more than the rated current, the BMS will shut down the battery. After pro...