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#1
Antennas / Eagle One Portable Vertical HF Antenna
March 30, 2015, 11:24:59 AM

Has anybody used an Eagle One vertical antenna? (http://www.w8afx.com)

It gets a lot of good comments and looks like it would be an easy grab-and-go antenna.

Anyone here ever used one??

Bruce, N9WKE
#2
Morse Code / Re: CW Academy
March 19, 2015, 05:36:58 PM
I just finished the CW Academy Level 1 course two weeks ago.

It was an 8 week course and we met twice a week via Skype. It was outstanding! The classes do fill up quickly so get your name on the list now... it's definitely worth the wait and you'll be glad you did. Their training program really is that good!

I'm going to spend the next 5-6 months developing my CW skills and take their Level II course. Can't wait actually, the instruction was excellent and loads of fun.

Just do it!   :D
#3
Jim,

I pulled my SB-101 out of the closet last week and fired it up to see what would happen (hadn't been plugged in for 20 years). No smoke but no joy either. Lights lit up but no receive and I didn't try to xmit.

I've got the manuals for the radio and the power supply. It would be an easy project to rebuild even though it would take me awhile to get it done. Many parts for both the HW-101 and the SB-101 are still relatively easy to find. It's on my list of project to do. Now if I can find the time to dig into it instead of building new radios and experimenting with wire antennas!  :)

#4
Antennas / W3EDP, 160-10 meter portable antenna
January 19, 2015, 10:31:31 AM
Hey Guys,

I've been reading and enjoying all your posts about EFHW antennas and was pretty settled on getting one on the air. However, I stumbled across an article about the W3EDP antenna that looked interesting. Been doing a lot of research on it and wanted to mention it here because it maybe something some of you will find interesting.

I haven't built one yet (this week I hope) but it looks very easy to build and supposedly is a good performer. I've included several links below about this antenna, what do you think??

https://va3qv.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/good-results-with-re-worked-w3edp/
http://www.amateurradio.com/160-meter-fun/
http://www.ok1rr.com/index.php/antennas/19-the-w3edp-antenna
http://w2lj.blogspot.com/2012/11/w3edp-passes-its-first-test.html and http://w2lj.blogspot.com/2012/12/w3edp-success-part-2.html
http://www.nc4fb.org/wordpress/w3edp-multi-band-antenna/

Bruce, N9WKE
#5
Gil,

Thanks for the info and advice on the K1, much appreciated my friend. A quick search on all the usual places for a four band K1 turned up nada but I kind of expected that. I'll just have to be patient and keep my eye out for when a good one becomes available... and then pounce on it!  :)  From what I can tell they get picked up pretty darn fast.

Jim Boswell, I like your suggestion a lot. I'm thinking about getting one of the older radios you mentioned to use at home. The price is certainly right and I'd love to have a classic Ten-Tec for CW. Thanks for your great suggestion.

I appreciate all the comments and suggestions I've received. This is a great group!

Bruce
#6
Hi Gil,

Thanks for the reply. I was looking really hard at the Elecraft K1 also. I'm a little confused though. Can you put all four bands in a K1 at the same time? Or does the K1 only support two bands at a time and if you want to use the other two bands you have to open it up and swap out the boards?

I was on Elecraft's website yesterday and I can get a fully tricked out K1 with 4 bands for a couple hundred dollars less than the Argo VI would cost. I know the two aren't exactly the same but I might be tempted.

Thanks -
Bruce
#7
Hello everyone,

Been thinking about getting a new rig. For some reason I've gotten fixated on the Ten-Tec Argonaut VI. I know, it doesn't cover 12 or 6 meters but I don't really hang out there anyway so I'm not bothered much by those omissions. I've also been reading about LNR's new LD-5. Looks interesting and the price is right. I am a little concerned about the LD-5 build quality. On the other hand their antennas are great.

Ideally I think I'd like to get the Argo VI primarily for home use and get a MTR3 from LNR to use out in the field.

Any opinions or comments would be helpful and appreciated.

Thanks -
Bruce, N9WKE
#8
Hello Everyone,

It's a pleasure meeting you. I was delighted to find this place, thanks for making it available.

I've been a ham for 12 years now. Upgraded to General last year and am working on my Extra. Look forward to hopefully meeting some of you on the air.

#9
General Discussion / Hello, New Member
January 26, 2014, 06:23:04 PM

Hi Guys,

Wanted to introduce myself and say hi. Been a QRP'er for almost 10 years. My rigs are a NorCal 40A and a Wilderness Sierra. Going to Dayton this year to check out Elecraft and LNR and hopefully come home with a new radio!  :D

I'm happy to have found this group. Many interesting and helpful conversations here.

Bruce. N9WKE/AG