QRP for the long haul. Antennas, Tuners, Rigs and Power. What have you?
I recently was loaned an FT-817ND rig and I do see it's potential. It's small, light, fully band loaded and self contained. No Wx or tuner so those would be supplemental. I can see this radio as being a perfect goto rig in times of need such as being displaced or trekking the trails. With a solar charger and the right combination of gear a QRP rig could be just the ticket for an extended "woods walk" for whatever reason was imposed or chosen.
There are several other rigs out there with fairly complete band and mode coverage. Loads of antenna options. Even more pocket tuner choices. And power/charging selection has never been greater.
So what say you? What do you think of QRP? What has caught your attention in the line-up of rigs and accessories? Have you any tips or advice for a person getting started?
I'll like this QRP stuff I think
There are several other rigs out there with fairly complete band and mode coverage. Loads of antenna options. Even more pocket tuner choices. And power/charging selection has never been greater.
So what say you? What do you think of QRP? What has caught your attention in the line-up of rigs and accessories? Have you any tips or advice for a person getting started?
I'll like this QRP stuff I think
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Permalink Reply by Minuteman on
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16 Degrees is not sounding welcome around here but it is coming. Tonight we are blessed with the first snows of the season. Is it time for the snowboard!?
Here's a shot from one of the motion sensitive IR sentinel cameras...
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Permalink Reply by JED on
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Jonesy, the ARRL QRP book is one I picked up from ARRL on a gift certificate I won at a Hamfest. Need some study time with it, and also with the Low Profile Ham Radio book I also picked up on that gift certificate. Weather has rapidly deteriorated so I will be looking closely at the low profile book for a down and dirty quick solution for a HF antenna, perhaps one that can be set up indoors. I have much to learn and wish I had started all of this years ago.
David A Jones said:I gotta believe it's going to go higher, but the ARRL QRP book is currently at a buck here on eBay. Just thought I'd give a heads up for those who do not have this very interesting book.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ARRL-Low-Power-Communication-3rd-Edition_W0QQit...
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Minuteman, looks like snow and ice to me and reminds me of one of the reasons I don't live in Upstate New York anymore!
Minuteman said:16 Degrees is not sounding welcome around here but it is coming. Tonight we are blessed with the first snows of the season. Is it time for the snowboard!?
Here's a shot from one of the motion sensitive IR sentinel cameras...
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