Re: QRP antennas
PS - the NanoVNA-F is about 4 times this size of the 2.8 inch model, and 4 times as heavy (BIG battery).? It might not fit into a shirt pocket, like the 2.8 will do easily.
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Doug, K8RFT
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DougVL
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It is not the one I have. but it should be sufficient.? Aursinc? has sold many, from what I have read online.
The originator and "official" maker is Deepelec.? The Deepelec might be best if you
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DougVL
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Re: 5105 and xiegu xpa125B amplifier
Greetings:? Could you tell me how to increase the keyer sending speed?? I have an outdoror version with no instructions.? Thanks? Larry Hamre AI9N-I use the x5105, forgot to mention.
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Larry Hamre
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Re: Battery levels
Wow, I guess I can't complain.
Will probably verify readings with NIST voltmeter.
73
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Hank Schadt
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I didn¡¯t know it would work below 11.8!
Mike
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Mike Colyar
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Battery levels
Does anyone know what the lowest battery voltage can be for operation.
My unit shuts off at 11.0 volts.
Is this normal?
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Hank Schadt
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So you all got me curious about these unun 1:9 antennas. ?Looked at a few videos and took account the warnings. ?I felt like the transformer design is like the ghost buster ¡°never cross the
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Tom Flynn
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I suggest you consider getting a NanoVNA.? They are cheap, starting at about $50.? For outdoor use, the NanoVNA-F has a different type of screen that is much easier to read in bright light, and the
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DougVL
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Brian, that is also true with the Sotobeam mast I am using as well. Also, the last section at the top is so small in diameter and so flexible that I simply do not use it in fear that it will not
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KG2RG
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Another option that is slightly heavier and about longer collapsed are the carp fishing poles. The advantage with them is you can hang a light weight antenna about 20 ft in the air. (They extend to
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Brian Smith
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Dan, here is the link for the one I have that is super light, 300 grams and compacts down to a small 18¡± packable size.
There are many other portable mast that are longer, stronger and heavier but
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KG2RG
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Thanks for making this post.? Can you post a link for the 19¡¯ carbon fiber mast 18telescoping sections, weighs 300 grams and packs at 18¡±¡±?
Thanks & 73
Dan
WD4IRK
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Dan Quigg
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Sourcing Out parts is a commonly used term meaning to locate a particular part. Example: ?an auto repair shop is sourcing out parts for a customers vehicle. Probably not used in ham radio, so please
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KG2RG
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(Grammar note:? a "source" is where something comes _from_; to source means to supply.? Like a "water source", or "source of my joy".)
From what I've read about these antennas, you only need the
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DougVL
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I found these two references helpful when deciding the length of my end fed antenna installed as a
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Joe K9SZ <joseph.e.wittmer@...>
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KG2RG
I believe typical impedance for an endfed halfway is 1500-5000 ohms.? A 49:1 transformer is simple to make,, I use a type 43 torroid and 67 feet of wire.? ?It's resonant 40/20/15 and 10.?
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Tim K <marshalldtk@...>
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Doug,
A super light weight random wire is my next project. I have those tiny ft50-61 toroidals (super small) and some 28 gage enameled magnetic copper wire. I just need to source a 100pf capacitor at
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KG2RG
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Re: 5105 and xiegu xpa125B amplifier
Brian -
There are some very interesting, very small amps on AliExpress, available in different levels of completion (as kits, or assembled, with or without case).
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Doug, K8RFT
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DougVL
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Random (NON-resonant) antennas are typically around 400 - 600 ohms and would use a 9:1 transformer.
Resonant end-fed wires tend to be in the 3,000 - 5,000 ohms range, and call for a 49:1 or 64:1
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DougVL
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Bob,
I am in agreement with you on the difference between 75 & 100 watts. I also agree that an amplifier for a QRP radio should be for getting a little more power when 5 watts is just not enough. I
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Brian Smith
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