Hi Doug et al,
Happy to acknowledge the QRP terminology.? Back when I was active in HF Pack, Ken Chong WB6MLC and I enjoyed pedestrian mobile ops with lightweight (and sometimes heavier) rigs, but not necessarily limited in transmit power, ?Using mainly SSB, we noted the challenge of getting heard with rigs under 100W, especially on the low bands. ?"Medium power" SSB rigs were (and still are) rare.? I hope that the more recent Xiegu G90 rig is selling (and performing) ok.
73, Oliver KB6BA
On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 10:55?AM Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via <cls= [email protected]> wrote: I thought I'd occasionally like to punch higher than 5w or 10w, so I bought a Hard Rock 50 amp.? It works great with both KX2 and FT818.
But I never use it!? Requires bringing another battery, and charger, and it's too much power for the AlexLoop antenna, 10w max.? So then I'm committed to putting up more antenna.? Which means bringing more stuff and more time to set up etc.
I have all that stuff but I'm too lazy to do all that for an afternoon.
Cliff K6CLS On August 23, 2024 11:05:38 PM PDT, Oliver Barrett < oliverorb@...> wrote:
I see that it can do 10W with external DC power, still somewhat disappointing.
Oliver KB6BA
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:55?PM Oliver Barrett via <oliverorb= [email protected]> wrote: Once again Yaesu decided not to consider 20W capability for more effective QRP SSB ops (remember the old SGC-2020?).? One would think that Yaesu's thermal management tech has progressed since 2001...
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 2:32?PM Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via <cls= [email protected]> wrote: I think it must... My dx10 and the FT710 have similar, vastly improved menus that use the display nicely.? This one looks like it has the same software. On August 23, 2024 1:02:39 PM PDT, "Eric via " <gliderboy1955= [email protected]> wrote:
I wonder if the menu system is improved over the 817/818?
73, Eric NF6S
ex WD6DBM
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On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM, Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via Rumors of the FT817/818 replacement
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6w output, all bands 160m to 70cm.
The picture makes the display and controls look like reasonable size and access for my fat fingers.
Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
Cliff K6CLS CM87
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I thought I'd occasionally like to punch higher than 5w or 10w, so I bought a Hard Rock 50 amp.? It works great with both KX2 and FT818.
But I never use it!? Requires bringing another battery, and charger, and it's too much power for the AlexLoop antenna, 10w max.? So then I'm committed to putting up more antenna.? Which means bringing more stuff and more time to set up etc.
I have all that stuff but I'm too lazy to do all that for an afternoon.
Cliff K6CLS
On August 23, 2024 11:05:38 PM PDT, Oliver Barrett <oliverorb@...> wrote:
I see that it can do 10W with external DC power, still somewhat disappointing.
Oliver KB6BA
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:55?PM Oliver Barrett via <oliverorb= [email protected]> wrote: Once again Yaesu decided not to consider 20W capability for more effective QRP SSB ops (remember the old SGC-2020?).? One would think that Yaesu's thermal management tech has progressed since 2001...
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 2:32?PM Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via <cls= [email protected]> wrote: I think it must... My dx10 and the FT710 have similar, vastly improved menus that use the display nicely.? This one looks like it has the same software. On August 23, 2024 1:02:39 PM PDT, "Eric via " <gliderboy1955= [email protected]> wrote:
I wonder if the menu system is improved over the 817/818?
73, Eric NF6S
ex WD6DBM
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On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM, Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via Rumors of the FT817/818 replacement
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6w output, all bands 160m to 70cm.
The picture makes the display and controls look like reasonable size and access for my fat fingers.
Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
Cliff K6CLS CM87
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Oliver, QRP is 5 Watts.? Hiroki nailed it for the reason the radio is 10W.? We tend to think that every manufacturer designs for the US market.? Not true.? I look forward to seeing it.?
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The reason Yaesu limits power to 10 watts (this rig can do 10 watts with external ps), I suspect, is that the majority of hams in Japan are restricted to using only 10 watts max. There are more active hams in Japan than in the US and that is Yaesu's ?(and other manufacturers') major market.
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On Aug 23, 2024, at 10:55 PM, Oliver Barrett < oliverorb@...> wrote:
Once again Yaesu decided not to consider 20W capability for more effective QRP SSB ops (remember the old SGC-2020?).? One would think that Yaesu's thermal management tech has progressed since 2001... On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 2:32?PM Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via <cls= [email protected]> wrote: I think it must... My dx10 and the FT710 have similar, vastly improved menus that use the display nicely.? This one looks like it has the same software. On August 23, 2024 1:02:39 PM PDT, "Eric via " <gliderboy1955= [email protected]> wrote:
I wonder if the menu system is improved over the 817/818?
73, Eric NF6S
ex WD6DBM
?
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM, Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via Rumors of the FT817/818 replacement
<>
6w output, all bands 160m to 70cm.
The picture makes the display and controls look like reasonable size and access for my fat fingers.
Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
Cliff K6CLS CM87
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I see that it can do 10W with external DC power, still somewhat disappointing.
Oliver KB6BA
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:55?PM Oliver Barrett via <oliverorb= [email protected]> wrote: Once again Yaesu decided not to consider 20W capability for more effective QRP SSB ops (remember the old SGC-2020?).? One would think that Yaesu's thermal management tech has progressed since 2001...
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 2:32?PM Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via <cls= [email protected]> wrote: I think it must... My dx10 and the FT710 have similar, vastly improved menus that use the display nicely.? This one looks like it has the same software. On August 23, 2024 1:02:39 PM PDT, "Eric via " <gliderboy1955= [email protected]> wrote:
I wonder if the menu system is improved over the 817/818?
73, Eric NF6S
ex WD6DBM
?
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM, Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via Rumors of the FT817/818 replacement
<>
6w output, all bands 160m to 70cm.
The picture makes the display and controls look like reasonable size and access for my fat fingers.
Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
Cliff K6CLS CM87
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Once again Yaesu decided not to consider 20W capability for more effective QRP SSB ops (remember the old SGC-2020?).? One would think that Yaesu's thermal management tech has progressed since 2001...
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 2:32?PM Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via <cls= [email protected]> wrote: I think it must... My dx10 and the FT710 have similar, vastly improved menus that use the display nicely.? This one looks like it has the same software. On August 23, 2024 1:02:39 PM PDT, "Eric via " <gliderboy1955= [email protected]> wrote:
I wonder if the menu system is improved over the 817/818?
73, Eric NF6S
ex WD6DBM
?
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM, Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via Rumors of the FT817/818 replacement
<>
6w output, all bands 160m to 70cm.
The picture makes the display and controls look like reasonable size and access for my fat fingers.
Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
Cliff K6CLS CM87
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I think it must... My dx10 and the FT710 have similar, vastly improved menus that use the display nicely.? This one looks like it has the same software.
On August 23, 2024 1:02:39 PM PDT, "Eric via groups.io" <gliderboy1955@...> wrote:
I wonder if the menu system is improved over the 817/818?
73, Eric NF6S
ex WD6DBM
?
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM, Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via groups.io <cls@...> wrote: Rumors of the FT817/818 replacement
<>
6w output, all bands 160m to 70cm.
The picture makes the display and controls look like reasonable size and access for my fat fingers.
Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
Cliff K6CLS CM87
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I wonder if the menu system is improved over the 817/818? 73, Eric NF6S
ex WD6DBM
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On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM, Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via groups.io <cls@...> wrote: Rumors of the FT817/818 replacement
<>
6w output, all bands 160m to 70cm.
The picture makes the display and controls look like reasonable size and access for my fat fingers.
Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
Cliff K6CLS CM87
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Thanks! ? ?I wonder how deep it will be. ? ?I can throw my ic705 in a backpack with room for other stuff. ? ?Maybe this will be the replacement....
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 12:18, Christopher AI6KG < ch@...> wrote: i see no dimensions given but the screen diagonal as 4.3" 73 de AI6KG
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 12:09?PM Connie W6EFI via <stillinger= [email protected]> wrote: I don't see physical dimensions¡ Is that listed anywhere?
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:33, Christopher AI6KG < ch@...> wrote: Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
was that confirmed? the amsat guys were still chasing that down. i hope so!
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:30?AM Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via <cls= [email protected]> wrote: Rumors of the FT817/818 replacement
<>
6w output, all bands 160m to 70cm.
The picture makes the display and controls look like reasonable size and access for my fat fingers.
Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
Cliff K6CLS CM87
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Connie KN2EFI
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Connie KN2EFI
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i see no dimensions given but the screen diagonal as 4.3"? ? ?73 de AI6KG
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 12:09?PM Connie W6EFI via <stillinger= [email protected]> wrote: I don't see physical dimensions¡ Is that listed anywhere?
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:33, Christopher AI6KG < ch@...> wrote: Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
was that confirmed? the amsat guys were still chasing that down. i hope so!
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:30?AM Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via <cls= [email protected]> wrote: Rumors of the FT817/818 replacement
<>
6w output, all bands 160m to 70cm.
The picture makes the display and controls look like reasonable size and access for my fat fingers.
Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
Cliff K6CLS CM87
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Connie KN2EFI
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I don't see physical dimensions¡ Is that listed anywhere?
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:33, Christopher AI6KG < ch@...> wrote: Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
was that confirmed? the amsat guys were still chasing that down. i hope so!
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:30?AM Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via <cls= [email protected]> wrote: Rumors of the FT817/818 replacement
<>
6w output, all bands 160m to 70cm.
The picture makes the display and controls look like reasonable size and access for my fat fingers.
Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
Cliff K6CLS CM87
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Connie KN2EFI
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Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
was that confirmed?? ?the amsat guys were still chasing that down.? ?i hope so!? On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:30?AM Cliff Sojourner K6CLS via <cls= [email protected]> wrote: Rumors of the FT817/818 replacement
<>
6w output, all bands 160m to 70cm.
The picture makes the display and controls look like reasonable size and access for my fat fingers.
Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
Cliff K6CLS CM87
|
Rumors of the FT817/818 replacement
<>
6w output, all bands 160m to 70cm.
The picture makes the display and controls look like reasonable size and access for my fat fingers.
Dual receivers so true full duplex, like for satellite ops!
Cliff K6CLS CM87
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I will be coming today with a couple caps.? One of the David's also wants some, but you are first in line.
Paul
On Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 07:56:34 AM PDT, Joy Rabins <doghouse3@...> wrote:
I tried to buy some at Pacificon last year but when I got around it to it he was sold out. I would like a couple please.?
thanks Joy
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I plan to do my usual lunch / ops / bike (but not FARS). --David KM6RI
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Some months ago, there was discussion about coolers.?? That got me to replace my vintage Igloo and can now report on my field tests.
I bought the Yeti 45 liter, hard-sided cooler.? The size has proven good for my uses.
Online there were several other brands, all less expensive.? The key factors behind my decision were:
??? ? I couldn¡¯t find any local stores where I could actually see the other brands.
??? ? There were some similar sized coolers, but they didn¡¯t have wheels and weighed more. Fully loaded with food and ice, these differences are important.
??? ? REI had a membership discount on a full priced item.
Memorial Day weekend, I spent 4 days camping and ate well.
I just returned from 6 days and nights in the Sierras.? The first 2 nights, I had to plan ahead to defrost what I was going to cook for dinner.?? The last evening, the beer was still cold.?? The last morning, while preparing my breakfast burrito, there was still some ice at the bottom of the mostly empty cooler.
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I plan to be at the lunch, ops, dinner at Charles and the FARS meeting.
Dave W6VYC
On Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 07:00:27 AM PDT, Hiroki Kato <hiroki@...> wrote:
I will be at the Baylands starting with lunch. Hope to see many of you.
Hiroki AH6CY
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I will be at the Baylands starting with lunch. Hope to see many of you.
Hiroki AH6CY
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Bring a trailer and make an appointment with your chiropractor... Check out Fernando's QRZ page for Vibroplex bug tech. Best, --David KM6RI
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