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MP-1 Mobile/Portable/Pedestrian SuperAntenna for FT-817
I have the Superantennas MP-1 with the FT-817 mounting bracket and all the other accessories. The MP-1 is probably the most versatile, and efficient whip antenna I have ever used for multi-band HF
By KQ6XA · #6805 ·
Re: FT-817 Accessories in Japan
about the You will find it more expensive because of taxes. Right now the dollar is strong against the Yen, also. Keith
By Keith <n6jpa@...> · #6804 ·
Re: Amazing Statistic
sold, not who heard Well that equals $6,000,000 dollars in sales at the price of $750.00. Who said you can't make money selling ham gear? Keith
By Keith <n6jpa@...> · #6803 ·
Yaesu Date Codes
Hi, Does anyone know where I can find information on reading Yaesu Date codes on Amateur radio products? Keith
By Keith <n6jpa@...> · #6802 ·
Re: Amazing Statistic
Well, a correction is in order. I thought I was asked the total sold, not just in the US but worldwide. And I heard 8,000 from Barry, W4WB who heard that directly from Yaesu. Since there are over
By Pres Waterman <pres@...> · #6801 ·
Amazing Statistic
The following is part of a message that was posted on QRP-L earlier today. I thought those who do not subscribe to that list might be interested in this ... To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
By Stephen M. King <frastephen@...> · #6799 ·
Re: Which Performs Better: ATX or MP-1?
SW It is not surprising that HF/MW does not work at height. You need GROUND for lower frequencies Pres Waterman W2PW c/o Patchogue Motors, Inc. Long Island Ford and Kia dealer GO BILLS!
By Pres Waterman <pres@...> · #6797 ·
Re: USER REPORT: DX, ANTENNAS (MP-1), ETC!!! Long Post...
Well - OF COURSE A DIPOLE WORKS BETTER - it is a balanced antenna that doesn't require a counterpoise (or groundplane - call it what you like) and it isn't shortened with loading coils. That is ONE
By don@... · #6796 ·
Re: FT-817 Accessories in Japan
Hi Arian. Any accessories from the U.S. or Europe are much more expensive here. You might find some Japanese antennas slightly cheaper, but there will be a greater variety than you are likely to
By Steven L Herman <steven@...> · #6794 ·
Re: Which Performs Better: ATX or MP-1?
Paul -- I think your message was intended for me. Here at my office highrise box, the window doesn't open. It's a new building, double or triple paned with lead I'd imagine. I can barely hear anything
By Steven L Herman <steven@...> · #6793 ·
Re: Loops
This post references two very good sites for acquiring loops for use with QRP. One very significant and major difference between these loops (bent 1/2 wavelength) and the MFJ and AEA loops is that
By Don <k7ugq@...> · #6792 ·
Re: Loop antennae & Loft Openings
Pres; do you have an e-mail address other than here? Thanks
By Don <k7ugq@...> · #6790 ·
Re: Loop antenna
You bring up a very good point when using qrp power like the ft-817. That is the high voltages are not nearly as high as one would expect when using a 100 watt rig! The two turn loop uses a small
By Don <k7ugq@...> · #6789 ·
MP-1 and ATX
I was so glad to find this list because I had just bought an FT-817 and wanted opinions on the MP-1 and ATX but I soon realized "location' made a big difference and since I am in a valley half way
By jt87043@... · #6791 ·
Re nil 2M 5 khz - it WAS the FAST button! Thanks all!
Trying to reads the manual several times while looking for 2 line phrase and playing with the 817 setup menu can be frustating when something does not work. It WAS the FAST option enabled which
By jacques1@... · #6788 ·
Re: Help! Can't tune in 5hz segments on 2M FM?!!!
Roger, it was this. In our frustation of palying with the radio menu and looking several times thru themanual, we miss that 2 line phrase mentioning this. Works great now and thanks for the
By Jacques VE3TSC <jacques1@...> · #6786 ·
Re: Loop antennae & Loft Openings
I have an AES loop, similar to the MFJ except the loop is made out of flat aluminum strip material about 2 inches (5 mm?) tall, and is flexible enough to squeeze into small openings. Too bad AES went
By Charles Penry <penry@...> · #6785 ·
Re: USER REPORT: DX, ANTENNAS (MP-1), ETC!!! Long Post...
Julian: I am curious when you say the MP1 won't work at all. Possibly I am not being as fussy but I just got off the air with a Seattle station on 30M and I am presently in Chicago on the ground
By IslPilot@... · #6800 ·
Re: USER REPORT: DX, ANTENNAS (MP-1), ETC!!! Long Post...
can't fits
By harry.edwards@... · #6784 ·
Re: SGC239
FYI, my buddy got a Z-11 from HRO for $160-something at midday Saturday, and I noticed they had about a dozen left at quitting time Sunday afternoon. (FWIW, they were at the top on the far left end
By whitehur@... · #6783 ·