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I just came across Chris', DL1CR, "QMX Carrot" SOTA rig. Inspired by the KH1, he adapted it from a QRP Labs' QMX, adding a tuner, battery & touch CW points in a custom case. It's pretty impressive! https://reflector.sota.org.uk/t/introducing-qmx-carrot/38027 https://groups.io/g/QRPLabs...

Just wanted to share the cover I designed a while back for my TR-45L Skinny. It's a fairly rugged radio, especially with its side handles, but the knobs & display are always a concern. This snaps on and very robustly covers it all. I have Velcro strap slots, but the handle snaps are pretty firm ...

And just to spell it out, should anyone later be searching: RG-316. RG-174 is similar as far as loss goes, but the 316 outer sheathing is more durable.

I miss my Sierra!

FWIW, there's an X6100 on QTH.net for sale ($475): https://swap.qth.com/view_ad.php?counter=1674630.

How do you like your QMX? Which model did you get?

I used a frac tank for a counterpoise/anchor. I like it! One of the better phrases I learned when I moved to the South was, "Run what ya brung!", i.e. use what's at hand. While I've never used a kite for radio, I've thought about it many times over the years, along with surplus weather ba...

Sounds like great fun! Ah, to have the time to play radio like that...

Nice write-up!

Nice work. With regards to both EFRW & EFHW antennas, does raising the feedpoint/transformer height above ground make a difference in impedance or efficiency? I'm planning on installing a 132ft EFHW at home, hoping to get the midpoint & far end at 30+ feet. I've been wondering if it will mak...