Now that I've learned Morse well enough to get on the air, my next step is QRP, and especially for portable ops. A QRP rig would also be a nice addition to the SHTF go-kit. There are some really nice small QRP rigs, but what do most backpackers use for an antenna? I mean, what's the point of putting the radio in an Altoids tin if the antenna is 65' of #18 wire, plus 50' of feed line, plus lots of 550 cord, plus a slingshot line launcher to get it up in the trees?
So, what do you use, or have heard that works and is compact and light? If it's a wire, how do you get it up high?
So, what do you use, or have heard that works and is compact and light? If it's a wire, how do you get it up high?