It has been a while since I have taken my Penntek TR-35 to a park. I had almost forgotten what a fun, no-nonsense rig it is. Paired with a linked EFRW, it was good for 27 contacts during an hour of operating in the woods. It was a great way to spend a cool morning!
Best 73 de Brian - K3ES
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- Tue Jun 25, 2024 3:55 pm
- Forum: Field Kits and Reports
- Topic: TR-35 Fun
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2298
- Thu May 30, 2024 11:52 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: How do people organize/store wire antennas
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5383
Re: How do people organize/store wire antennas
For those of you with multiple wire antennas, especially for field activations, how do you keep them organized at home? I use mostly wire antennas for activating in the field: multiple EFRWs, multiple EFHWs, and a dipole. I keep each antenna wrapped on its own winder. Most of them are then containe...
- Sat May 25, 2024 3:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CW and QRP
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2872
CW and QRP
CW mode and QRP operations complement each other well: CW makes efficient use of radiated power. Many small and high efficiency rigs are CW-only. Many low cost rigs are CW-only. How about starting a conversation about CW: Are you an old hand, a new operator, would you like to learn, or do you have n...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:23 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: RG-174 or RG-316
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16225
Re: RG-174 or RG-316
I carry a 15 ft piece of RG316 feed line (with male BNC connectors at each end) in each of my field kits. My reasons are: A 15 ft piece of RG316, as RG174, is light weight . I have to carry it with the rest of my gear, sometimes for short distances, and sometimes for miles. Losses on RG316, or RG174...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:02 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: EFHW/RW - Attaching wire to balun
- Replies: 17
- Views: 27958
Re: EFHW/RW - Attaching wire to balun
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...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:48 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Where to go for QRP activations
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7638
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: 10519
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: 6744
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: 8394
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: 8394
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...