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by 2W0XOT
Thu Jun 08, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Potential backup 80m WAB Net frequency
Replies: 14
Views: 37879

Re: Potential backup 80m WAB Net frequency

It's not a big problem with my Ampro whips as the adjustment can be marked on the whip part with a small score, and alternatives can be marked also. Then all you need is the hex key for a quick change. I realise other antennas might not be so easy.
73 John MW0XOT
by 2W0XOT
Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Antennas
Replies: 5
Views: 10511

Re: Antennas

I used a 40m dipole (well it's a linked dipole for 20,40 and 60) when portable and its very good. Do you only operate on 40m or do you have several antennas and a switching system? It would be good to have 20,40 and 80 at least.
73 John MW0XOT
by 2W0XOT
Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Antennas
Replies: 5
Views: 10511

Antennas

I've been experimenting with home HF antennas without much success. Today I noticed many regular stations were giving out reports of 57 or more stations that were 33 for me. Now I know my 1/2 size G5RV has got to go but I'm curious to know what others use to get such a good performance. For example,...
by 2W0XOT
Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Trig point activation rules and guidelines?
Replies: 3
Views: 6558

Re: Trig point activation rules and guidelines?

The multi-band tracker sheet seems to give SSB as the only mode that can be accepted. Is this the case, i.e. is FM not acceptable. Many of the highest summits are activated with a VHF FM handy and so chasers have no option but to use the same mode. Thanks.
73 John MW0XOT
by 2W0XOT
Sun Jun 14, 2015 9:32 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: WAB squares from Maidenhead Locators
Replies: 2
Views: 4419

WAB squares from Maidenhead Locators

dOES ANY ONE KNOW HOW i CAN DO THIS? i SPENT SOME TIME SEACHING THE WEB BUT NOTHING OBVIOUS SPRUNG UP. Thanks

73 John 2W0XOT
by 2W0XOT
Wed Jun 10, 2015 5:39 pm
Forum: On Air Activity
Topic: Advice needed - Trigs Tomorrow
Replies: 2
Views: 5089

Advice needed - Trigs Tomorrow

I was planning to do some but I understand band conditions were poor today (but I was at work so didn't experience it myself). Tuesday was bad too. If you were on 40m today can you tell me if it was usable please? I don't want to waste my time going up to north Powys if I can't do inter G. Thanks. 7...