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by N5FY
Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:36 pm
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: k6ark efhw capacitor
Replies: 3
Views: 38725

Re: k6ark efhw capacitor

Agree, not essential. 100ohm. Will not have much noticeable effect on that antenna.
by N5FY
Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:28 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: New K6ARK antenna?
Replies: 7
Views: 53445

Re: New K6ARK antenna?

I can get you one. Shoot me an email.
by N5FY
Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:27 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: don't underestimate the humble dipole
Replies: 1
Views: 2590

Re: don't underestimate the humble dipole

Voacap is fantastic. I shared the tool with my club a couple months back, was well received. Nice write up on Dipole as well. Thanks for sharing!
by N5FY
Fri Jan 17, 2025 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The perfect POTA/SOTA rig
Replies: 7
Views: 22812

Re: The perfect POTA/SOTA rig

To pair it down first...with existing rigs and to split my answers between POTA and SOTA...because for me that changes things...and I will not mention antenna pair... POTA rig for me is TX500 with a close and closing margin of the KX2 in second place. SOTA rig for me currently is the MTR-3B (LCD or ...
by N5FY
Fri Jan 17, 2025 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The perfect POTA/SOTA rig
Replies: 7
Views: 22812

Re: The perfect POTA/SOTA rig

I would think the perfect POTA/SOTA rig would be a cross between a 705 and KX2. The 705 user interface and screen with the form factor of the KX2. It would have pin diode switching and USB C for digital modes. Built in ATU too. If Elecraft did a KX4 I think that would be the closest we get to that....
by N5FY
Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 29.5 ft EFRW for QRP
Replies: 4
Views: 12798

Re: 29.5 ft EFRW for QRP

This is a great configuration for the KX2! Great to hear good results. How long is your second counterpoise? I’m assuming you are using coax between the radio and 9:1.
by N5FY
Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:45 pm
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: FX-4CR POTA with EFHW
Replies: 0
Views: 2922

FX-4CR POTA with EFHW

I had an opportunity to borrow a radio I don't own and take it for a POTA activation. The radio needed the Main board replaced and firmware updated. I took the opportunity to make a magnetic cover as well. I was concerned CW would not be great but I had no issue with a N0SA key paired up. I also ran...
by N5FY
Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:20 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: New K6ARK antenna?
Replies: 7
Views: 53445

Re: New K6ARK antenna?

The 4:1 has become my "go to" antenna for small portable operations when I have a tuner... Same configuration, 15' radiator and 7.5' CP. What I appreciate about my 4:1 winding is the efficiency is significantly higher than any other winding I have tested...over 99% actually with Back to Ba...
by N5FY
Sun Jan 12, 2025 12:57 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: New Mountain Topper landed on their website
Replies: 1
Views: 9450

Re: New Mountain Topper landed on their website

It's a keeper!

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by N5FY
Sun Jan 12, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: CW practice / rag chew on 1/17/25
Replies: 2
Views: 4296

Re: CW practice / rag chew on 1/6/25

I love to see this! Is the sloping doublet a requirement? HIHI