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by Netdewt
Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:46 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: New ham interested in CW
Replies: 56
Views: 32540

Re: New ham interested in CW

The EFHW Kit from KM4ACK is a great option for that reason, all the parts you need are included and it takes maybe an hour to assemble. Make it the day it arrives. If you don't want a tuner, you might consider buying or making a linked dipole. If you build it, you can make each section to have max ...
by Netdewt
Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: New ham interested in CW
Replies: 56
Views: 32540

Re: New ham interested in CW

Another plug for KM4ACK kit. Packtenna stuff is nicely made, just just have to catch them when available. For other fully assembled options, check out N9SAB's ebay store. Tim makes some really nice antennas. His stock varies, so what you may see on there today is not all he makes. I have a few of h...
by Netdewt
Tue Mar 07, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: New ham interested in CW
Replies: 56
Views: 32540

Re: New ham interested in CW

SkipRD wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:36 am
Netdewt wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:29 pm I can't find it on their website - does anyone know what the CW Ops Academy costs?
It's free.
73 Skip K4EAK
Wow, cool. I signed up for the next session.
by Netdewt
Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:48 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: New ham interested in CW
Replies: 56
Views: 32540

Re: New ham interested in CW

Either of these brands a good option for 20/40M? Any other brands you recommend? https://www.sparkpluggear.com/shop/p/the-bundle-starter-pack-sdw77 https://www.packtenna.com/store/p25/EFHW-20%2F40_-_End_Fed_Half_Wave_20m_and_40m_Antenna.html#/ Do you use a mast or just find trees and use rope and a ...
by Netdewt
Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:29 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: New ham interested in CW
Replies: 56
Views: 32540

Re: New ham interested in CW

I can't find it on their website - does anyone know what the CW Ops Academy costs?
by Netdewt
Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: New ham interested in CW
Replies: 56
Views: 32540

Re: New ham interested in CW

Thanks for responding. I've been watching K4SWL's videos to see what POTA looks like. I would rather have more "meaningful" contacts than the POTA formula, but it looks like a good way to learn. I just ordered the AME Ultra. I am planning to connect it to my iPhone and Morse-it with an Arc...
by Netdewt
Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:19 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: New ham interested in CW
Replies: 56
Views: 32540

New ham interested in CW

Am I getting in over my head? I just passed my tech and general. I don’t know why but CW has me captivated. I looking at Venus SW-3B, AME Ultra Porta Paddle, and haven’t nailed down antennas, tuners, batteries yet. I have a very small property so mobile and QRP are more interesting than big fancy to...