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Skip - I did the EFHW link at 30 meters today. Maybe it's the balun (I'm using the spark plug) and I started at 50 ft 0 in. I ended up cutting 5 ft. 10 in. off of it! The total length is about 62 feet, so quite a difference from your measurements. Thanks for the idea, now I have 20-30-40 at near 1:1...

I also have a linked EFHW, although I'm basically a slacker and went for the minimalist version, mostly because my Venus SW-3B only has three bands (20-30-40m). So, I have a 40m (66') EFHW, with one link at 49' 3" for 30m. That gives me all I need for now, and even with that I rarely pull the ...

The other day I watched a video of a YouTuber making a linked EFHW. I decided to make one myself using his method in the video. I am not good when it comes to soldering, so I thought this would be a good time to practice. So I used my spark plug and created a linked EFHW for 20, 30 and 40 meters. Th...

A couple of weeks ago at the Huntsville Hamfest a YouTuber named Hikin' n' Hammin' interviewed WRC regarding a new product the Sporty Forty coil. Although I sold my TIA WRC over a year ago, I still like their product and had recently rediscovered my MFJ 17 foot whip that I started using on a mirror ...

POTA is not a contest. SKCC is also not a contest (however they have designated contests with submitted scores). There are awards you can achieve with both groups. SKCC and POTA are welcome on the WARC bands, and also 60 meters.

Scott
KN3A

I have been using it for a few months and it's helped me find spots for states needed. I'm down to HI and AK needed. I recommend using it for other things as well.

Scott
KN3A

I love QRP and doing POTA/SOTA. My QRP radios are (tr)uSDX, QCX Mini 20 meter, SW-3C, IC 705 and Xiegu X6100. Yes, I have too many of them, but each get used. Lately I've been using the x6100 most of the time and even though I like to switch up antennas, I seem to have been using my EFHW spark plug ...

I just upgraded my POTA bike and I've joined the world of eBikes. I've had the bike for just over a week and have over 100 miles on it. Took the bike to activate POTA on Sunday and it worked out great. This is a "starter" bike, to see if I really like eBikes, and decided if I do, then I'll...

I couldn't wait to activate a park over the weekend just to check it out. It is awesome!

Since I use HAMRS, I still had to email it to myself from my cell phone to my computer in order to upload. If there's a way to directly send from HAMRS, please let me know!

Scott
KN3A

Hey Scott.. that looks like a great set up.. I like how you attached your antenna to the frame.. and Look at that QSO map, WOW.. I'd say you have successfully made your BOTA rig work very well.. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb Thank you! I'm still improving on it and did ...