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Re: An MP-1 that is very hot
Lynn VE3CSS wrote: Same here, Lynn. I have tried at least 30 different types of commercial and homebrew HF portable and whip antennas. My antenna of choice is now the MP-1. Successful portable whip
By KQ6XA · #7265 ·
Rules of Thumb: HF Portable Power/Antennas
Relative Scale of Approximate Power and S-Meter Signal Strength For Various SSB Transmitting Systems at Low Takeoff Angles on 14MHz (HF-DX) S9: 1kW + beam = 4kW ERP S8: 1kW + dipole = 1kW ERP S7:
By KQ6XA · #7264 ·
Re: Digest Number 431
I personally wouldn't mess with RT Systems,FT Basic is fine and not pricey.......Len N9HKG
By Jan and/or Len Peak <peaks@...> · #7263 ·
An MP-1 that is very hot
Hi All Sorry to hear of the odd problem with some MP-1's. For what it's worth I have had nothing but great results with mine. Running the 817 both portable and mobile into this antenna I have
By lhilborn@... · #7262 ·
Re: FAQ UPDATE in Files Section
Stephen, It is already in pdf in the Files section ready to dowload. 72 de Barry - W4WB you want. at
By w4wb · #7261 ·
Re: FAQ UPDATE in Files Section
Well, send me an email as follows: TO: FAQ@... SUBJECT: FT817 (note: no hyphen!) No message is nedded. Be sure your reply address is where you want to have it sent. I don't read
By w4wb · #7260 ·
Re: At least one MP-1 which is not so hot.
Gene, I've never heard of a whip that could compete with a long wire for short skip (or any other propagation mode for that matter) There is nothing magical about the MP-1. It's still just a whip,
By bbadger@... · #7259 ·
Re: At least one MP-1 which is not so hot.
Glad you feel that way. I feel the same about the ATX. Strange how som guys can get good reslts and others, well... davidG4YVM
By David Perry <david.perry3@...> · #7258 ·
At least one MP-1 which is not so hot.
A few weeks ago I picked up an 817 and MP-1 ready to tackle portable HF again. After calling and returning to CQs for about three days across a two week period, I had one contact under my belt:
By genemarshall@... · #7257 ·
WPX Contacts...
I saw Chip's comments on the success he had over the weekend with the little rig. I can't top his record! But I did want to just mention that I, too, enjoyed contesting last weekend with the
By k5btk · #7256 ·
Re: Display Flashes
Reed, I also have noticed the display flashing when the 817 is plugged into external supply, I am running the rig from a SLA gel cell. It also takes several attempts of switching the rig off and on
By Ian Whitelaw <ianw@...> · #7255 ·
Re: Pictures ...
I know the MFJ 259 is a diagnostic SWR reader, but how do you tune an antenna with it? --jeffrey Jeffrey Steinberg, KC2GUC 37 Lawrence Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914) 722-1630
By Jeffrey Steinberg <jeffreys@...> · #7254 ·
Re: Pictures ...
Hi David ! I was surprised how well the Outbacker Outreach and Alpha Delta Tripod worked, I have to admit it's nice to try a friends one before I buy one !! :) This weekend was the first time I'd
By Mike Tatum <miket@...> · #7253 ·
Re: QSLs ...
Hi Michael, I think the more people that use elctronic QSL systems the more pressure there will be on the ARRL / RSGB to accept them. Here's another though, I have received a number of QSLs printed
By Mike Tatum <miket@...> · #7250 ·
Re: Pictures ...
Hi John ! The MFJ 259 is great for tuning the antenna without running down the batteries, but it is as big, if not bigger than the radio :) The FT817 is a super little radio, really enjoyed the
By Mike Tatum <miket@...> · #7251 ·
Re: Pictures ...
It's the standard Yaesu case for the FT817 ... MikeT ... kg7yc@... wrote: -- MikeT http://www.cybatek.fsnet.co.uk/m0aws/
By Mike Tatum <miket@...> · #7252 ·
Re: Wishlist for Mark II (was: WX at 162 MHz)
receive overall rig market owned
By rupertgo@... · #7249 ·
Re: FAQ UPDATE in Files Section
I can convert it to PDF for you and send it out later tonight if you want. Stephen Souza ssouza@...
By Stephen Souza <ssouza@...> · #7248 ·
Display Flashes
When turning rig on display flashes on and off. I turned rig off and on several times and that time it fixed the problem. I have not had this problem to occur now in several days. Rig is about 6
By W4JZ@... · #7247 ·
Re: FAQ UPDATE in Files Section
How can I get a copy of the .pdf file emailed to me? Dave _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
By Dave B <dave756pro@...> · #7246 ·