The QRPer Board

One recommendation. Your design drawing has three holes along the length of each "arm" of the winder body. Weave the end of the radiating wire through the holes of one arm before making the electrical connection. You can do the same with another arm for the counterpoise wire, if desired. T...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...