NK8M here, kinda quiet until I get a decent antenna on the big truck
NK8M here, kinda quiet until I get a decent antenna on the big truck
qrp is a lot of fun. I love doing jt65Quiet here until I get a decent rig! [emoji1] I've only been back in the hobby a couple years and only have a Heathkit QRP rig and indoor random wire antenna. And I live on 22 acres so I have room for 160 meter antennas! So if I'm now getting great shaves (I'm also new to traditional shaving) and smelling good, maybe the XYL won't mind me springing for an Elecraft KX3. Kind of hypnotize her with the smooth shave and manly scents.
I can try! [emoji16]
I really need to get back into this. I got a Technician class license over a decade ago and never renewed it.
My bride picked up needing help Heathkit HW-16 for Christmas for me. Tubes seem good as it receives well but has an awful hum. Needs some new capacitors and maybe resistors. Haven't worked on tube gear in many years. Gonna be fun.
Oh, and I have to relearn code as well since I haven't used it in about 15 years or so. Might be a bit of a challenge but I'm up for it.
I still want what my uncle who got me going had: Sets of Collins gear. Yeah. Sets. Three of separates and one transceiver.
Funny you should post this today, as just yesterday I was thinking of how LONG it's been since I even monitored 2 meter....Bump
Bands have been less than spectacular of late, few contacts. Been working on my portable setup Yaesu FT-857D, MFJ 901B tuner, and assorted antenna bits & pieces. Can do a short vertical, long wire, dipole and most anything else I can dream up on the spot. All fits in a large Pelican case, except some of the longer antenna parts. Grab and go. Looking forward to some campfire operating this summer.
Looking for a small, high cap battery, laptop for digital modes while out. All my current laptops are large, clunky, battery hogs.