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- Thu Jun 16, 2022 2:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HF propagation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2000
Re: HF propagation
Since I discovered the RBN and POTA, I often look to see where a station is reaching before running upstairs to attempt a qso. Similarly, when I’m attempting an activation, I check to see how my signal is doing. I have noticed that most stations that report hearing me (and others in my general area...
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:34 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Arborist Throw Lines
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4934
Re: Arborist Throw Lines
I had difficulty deploying a wire antenna at my home QTH with slingshot/fishing sinker/fishing line, when the sinker had too little mass to pull the line down to the ground easily. So when I got my first arborist throw bag, I opted for a 14 ounce model. The line comes down every time, but I have to ...
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:23 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: TR-35 group/forum
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16603
Re: TR-35 group/forum
I have TR-35 coming. Is it best to use a 3.5mm Mono to Stereo adapter when using earbuds or just use one earbud. I’m interested in whether you just listen with one ear or two? Max -WG4Z Hi Max, I took delivery of my TR-35 in early March, and it provides sound in both ears using earbuds equipped wit...
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why so few "random" wire antennas ?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 14954
Re: Why so few "random" wire antennas ?
Hi Andrew, I understand. For multi-band antennas, I have been working with linked EFHWs to extend resonant capabilities to other bands. They trade off time for raising and lowering the antenna to manipulate links against access to more bands. You might be interested in the Frequency Agile Antennas t...
- Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why so few "random" wire antennas ?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 14954
Re: Why so few "random" wire antennas ?
Hi Andrew, I can only speak for myself, but I have and use both 9:1 random wire and 49:1 EFHW antennas. I prefer using resonant antennas (EFHWs or dipoles) for radios without a tuner to avoid carrying extra kit. I love the random wire with my KX2, because it has an excellent built-in tuner. The 9:1 ...
- Sun Jun 12, 2022 8:57 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: TR-35 group/forum
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16603
Re: TR-35 group/forum
Is anyone else having trouble with the tuning encoder? Mine tunes downward just fine, but when spinning the knob quickly to tune upward, it skips pretty badly, sometimes even ending up on a frequency lower than where it started. It's probably a $3 part, so I'm not offended, just curious if anyone e...
- Sun Jun 12, 2022 3:52 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: TR-35 group/forum
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16603
Re: TR-35 group/forum
I sent my TR-35 in for the firmware update with $15 for return shipping, and it was back in my hands in about a week. The process went very smoothly, and I am really happy with the memory keying function. It really helps my workflow during POTA activations by giving me a pause to catch up on logging.
- Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:04 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: My Dilemma: I need one radio to rule them all
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3839
Re: My Dilemma: I need one radio to rule them all
I would stick with the IC-7300 and a QRP rig, then add a 2m/70cm HT. In fact, that is my shack in a nutshell. Footprint for the 7300 is just the end of my desk next to the computer. The radio takes less space than the computer, which would be needed even if the radio went away. I installed a stack o...
- Sat Jun 11, 2022 11:37 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Arborist Throw Lines
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4934
Re: Arborist Throw Lines
I prefer brightly colored throw line and throw bags, because I can always find the far end, even in heavy foliage.
- Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:04 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: TR-35 group/forum
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16603
Re: TR-35 group/forum
I just finished a POTA activation at K-1345. I ran the TR-35 at 5 watts into a linked EFHW inverted V at 30 ft. The tally was 43 CW contacts on 40, 30, and 20m in 1 hour 40 minutes. Great fun, courtesy of the park hunters.