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- Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:41 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: POTAPlus Chrome Browser Extension
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1780
Re: POTAPlus Chrome Browser Extension
I finally had a chance to check this out. At first I was a little unsure about what it was doing, but once I got everything setup (there is not much you need to do), I saw the usefulness of it. In addition to alerts, I like that it also shows you QSO total with an activator or park and the direct RB...
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 12:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POTA on 30M?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6959
Re: POTA on 30M?
Update from IARU! As I mentioned, I sent an email to IARU seeking clarification on this. I got a prompt and helpful response from Joel W5ZN, IARU Secretary. For complete transparency, I am going to post all messages in order below, but the short answer is: POTA/SOTA may be viewed as a parallel to e...
- Mon Sep 12, 2022 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POTA on 30M?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6959
Re: POTA on 30M?
I have an email to IARU asking if they have weighed in on this topic. I will be sure to share if I get a response. One thing I noted in searching the IARU site, was how they define a contest: Contesting consists of making the maximum number of contacts with other radio amateurs in a defined time. Th...
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POTA on 30M?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6959
Re: POTA on 30M?
Thanks for the thoughts on this so far. Skip, your point/question is one I have seen elsewhere and why I was trying to understand this better. While POTA is not a contest in the traditional sense, it has similar elements and was not the intent of the WARC rule to prevent overloading relatively small...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POTA on 30M?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6959
POTA on 30M?
Where do people stand on POTA using 30M or other WARC bands that have the rule " Contest activity shall not take place on the 10, 18, and 24 MHz bands? " I have hunted park activators on 30M and always feel a little awkward, knowing some say it is fine and others are dead against. Today I ...
- Fri Sep 02, 2022 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What QRP Rigs do you have, and how do you use them?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22340
Re: What QRP Rigs do you have, and how do you use them?
Right now I have a MTR-4B V2, TR-35, KX1, KX2 & KX3. Paired with them I have about a dozen antennas that I experiment with. Most of those are homemade dipoles, linked dipoles and EFHW, but I do have a four from commercial makers. I usually don't need an external tuner, but when I do I use a T1 o...
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 8:55 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: TR-35 group/forum
- Replies: 35
- Views: 23238
Re: TR-35 group/forum
I have only briefly used a Palm Pico, so I don't think I can comment with any accuracy. The AME Ultra Porta Paddle (note Porta Paddle is different model) is a very nice paddle with magnetic return with good adjustability on the spacing and magnets. It should be noted that the forward adjustment scre...
- Sat Aug 27, 2022 9:55 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: POTA & FT8 Data
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3216
Re: POTA & FT8 Data
If you decided to give CW a go, also have a look at the Long Island CW Club. https://longislandcwclub.org/
I never thought I would learn CW, and while I am still honing the skill (one probably always is) it quickly became my favorite mode.
I never thought I would learn CW, and while I am still honing the skill (one probably always is) it quickly became my favorite mode.
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:32 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Question for FT-891 users
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2879
Re: Question for FT-891 users
Thanks for that input. I think I have decided that the 891 is not a good fit for me. I am going to find it a new home, and if I get 100W itch for POTAI will get a KXPA100 for the KX3 or KX2. I think I am most happy when doing CW at 5-10W, so more power is probably not worth the effort or expense for...
- Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:21 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: POTA & FT8 Data
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3216
Re: POTA & FT8 Data
Ditto to considering CW. I thought I would never learn it, and now it is 95% of what I do on air. You just have to commit to it and practice a little every day. The learning curve is steep at first, but progressively eases into a long slow climb of improving comprehension and speed. CW makes an exce...