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General Discussion / Re: Have you tried the 160m band?
« on: July 25, 2018, 03:52:18 PM »
AM definitely sounds better than duck voice SSB!
Gil
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General Discussion / Re: Lets Talk Feedlines
« on: July 24, 2018, 05:49:38 AM »
I agree. No doubt RG-58 is better, but you should not lose as much power with RG-174. I don't know about the characteristics of RG-316. I only use it because it is mechanically stronger. There is always LMR-240/UF...
Gil.
Gil.
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General Discussion / Re: Have you tried the 160m band?
« on: July 24, 2018, 05:01:18 AM »
I'll have to try, thanks!
Gil
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Technical Corner / Re: Its never been cheaper to get into Ham Radio! 3 to 30Mhz Xcvr for $109 US
« on: July 23, 2018, 02:08:31 PM »
Looking forward to see the results!
Gil
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Batteries & Solar / Re: Best portable battey pack for QRP HF/CW
« on: July 23, 2018, 02:07:22 PM »
Make sure you do not take any cell below 3V.
Gil
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General Discussion / Re: Lets Talk Feedlines
« on: July 22, 2018, 03:50:03 PM »
I used to use RG-174, but now I prefer RG-316, even though it is less flexible.
Gil
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General Discussion / Re: Have you tried the 160m band?
« on: July 22, 2018, 03:48:07 PM »
So how low does the 320 go?
Gil
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General Discussion / Re: Knowing WHY Something Works, Allows You To Improvise -
« on: July 16, 2018, 05:06:16 AM »
Good one Ray, thanks!
Gil.
Gil.
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Morse Code / Re: Yaesu CW Filters
« on: July 13, 2018, 04:07:40 AM »
I think that will be true at the beginning, when everyone still has charged batteries... After a couple weeks I think mostly QRP radios will remain on the air, which means more CW rigs.
Gil
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Morse Code / Re: Yaesu CW Filters
« on: July 11, 2018, 01:59:16 PM »
I don't think the 817 needs defending. It is no doubt a great radio.
Gil
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Morse Code / Re: Yaesu CW Filters
« on: July 11, 2018, 12:50:54 PM »
The Elecraft K2 only comes as a kit. You can find used ones. It is an 80-10m CW transceiver, which can be extended to 160m and SSB. There is even a 100W option. Power is 14W. I built one a few years ago and it is an excellent radio for CW. The receiver is very sensitive and had good filtering. It is not a particularly difficult kit but takes a long time to build because of the number of components. Elecraft still sells it but my guess is that 2018 might be its last year... Let's hope not... It does cost a lot new but is worth every penny.
Gil.
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Why do you consider it not a good platform for Morse code (CW)?Probably because you need to buy an extra filter for CW, and the receiver isn't as sensitive. I never used one but I suspect it does work fine, just not as well as an Elecraft. No other radio offers as much in such a small package though.
Gil.
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Morse Code / Re: Yaesu CW Filters
« on: July 10, 2018, 05:31:52 PM »
I think around 400Hz works great.
Gil
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