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Re: Cricket 40 ac hum

KA3GMZ
 


I had a versa tuner back in the day  but  have lost it over my years of non activity in the hobby .. have to order something.. need to pick one up ... my original rig was 830s .. I’m rekindled in the hobby with qrp CW ..


On Feb 19, 2020, at 4:38 PM, John - KK4ITX via Groups.Io <jleahy00@...> wrote:

Actually using about 53ft with a 9:1 is just about right .  I do this all the time however you should check the SWR and adjust the wire for a happy point, not necessarily resonant.  Generally speaking, the 9:1 will cover 80-10 using a minimal tuner but without a tuner you really need a meter handy.

Remember, you need to get as much power as possible out the antenna because you don’t have much to start with !

John
KK4ITX 

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On Feb 19, 2020, at 15:27, Wayne Steury <waynesteury@...> wrote:

I found that the light on a surge protector can cause noise. Otherwise a tuned antenna makes a difference. I used a full wave loop with a tuner. Worked 16 states with my pixie. 
N9EGT 

On Feb 19, 2020, at 11:24 AM, KA3GMZ via Groups.Io <Joehamer@...> wrote:

Is there a recommended grounding that could eliminate the hum interference? Feeding into 50 ft wire with 9:1 balun - no tuner  . 

Re: Cricket 40 ac hum

John - KK4ITX
 

Actually using about 53ft with a 9:1 is just about right .  I do this all the time however you should check the SWR and adjust the wire for a happy point, not necessarily resonant.  Generally speaking, the 9:1 will cover 80-10 using a minimal tuner but without a tuner you really need a meter handy.

Remember, you need to get as much power as possible out the antenna because you don’t have much to start with !

John
KK4ITX 

Visit:  www.zaarc.org.   👁

On Feb 19, 2020, at 15:27, Wayne Steury <waynesteury@...> wrote:

I found that the light on a surge protector can cause noise. Otherwise a tuned antenna makes a difference. I used a full wave loop with a tuner. Worked 16 states with my pixie. 
N9EGT 

On Feb 19, 2020, at 11:24 AM, KA3GMZ via Groups.Io <Joehamer@...> wrote:

Is there a recommended grounding that could eliminate the hum interference? Feeding into 50 ft wire with 9:1 balun - no tuner  . 

Re: Cricket 40 ac hum

KA3GMZ
 

Sorry .. antenna is 50 ft long wire end fed with 9:1 unlun.. not 66ft long as I’d hoped but ..


On Feb 19, 2020, at 2:49 PM, KD5ALD <73deKD5ALD@...> wrote:


hello :)
I would recommend you do what you can do to obtain a tuned wire 
Tuned for somewhare in the 40 meter CW band !
50 feet of wire means what exactly I don't know !
A good ground might be
A wire run from the coax shield straight to the earth !
I hope this might help
Running abt 650 mW what I get out of mine !
i find it very helpful to run as efficient antenna as I can
50 feet of un tuned wire I would not think would be a very happy
Even though the cricket is a nice little rig and can handly a good bit of abuse
You might ought to try and give it its best chance !
72 73 and 88 :)
73 de cricketeer 008


On Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 12:24 PM KA3GMZ via Groups.Io <Joehamer=icloud.com@groups.io> wrote:
Is there a recommended grounding that could eliminate the hum interference? Feeding into 50 ft wire with 9:1 balun - no tuner  . 

Ozarkcon

W9QS
 

I made my reservations today.

Hope to see everyone in April.

72, Mike. W9QS
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Description: The 40 Meter Net will be at 8:00 pm central time  on 7.122 +-. QRM
NCS is WQ5RP Operator to be determined.

Wednesday evening 80 Meter CW Net. will be at  (8:30PM Central Time Wednesday). 
The 80 meter net will be called on 3.564 MHz +/- QRM.
Net control operators are Johnny AC0BQ or Paul N0NBD.

* NEW *  Wednesday evening DMR Voice Net will be at (Thursday) 0300 UTC (9:00PM Central Time Wednesday/)
Four States QRP has a Brandmeister DMR Talk Group (TG31654). Join us to discuss QRP, ask questions, or just ragchew. The Wednesday net is a directed net  but any other time you may use the Talk Group to chat with other QRPers.
Net Control operator is Bert NØYJ.
Re: Cricket 40 ac hum

Wayne Steury
 

I found that the light on a surge protector can cause noise. Otherwise a tuned antenna makes a difference. I used a full wave loop with a tuner. Worked 16 states with my pixie. 
N9EGT 

On Feb 19, 2020, at 11:24 AM, KA3GMZ via Groups.Io <Joehamer@...> wrote:

Is there a recommended grounding that could eliminate the hum interference? Feeding into 50 ft wire with 9:1 balun - no tuner  . 

Re: Cricket 40 ac hum

KD5ALD
 

hello :)
I would recommend you do what you can do to obtain a tuned wire 
Tuned for somewhare in the 40 meter CW band !
50 feet of wire means what exactly I don't know !
A good ground might be
A wire run from the coax shield straight to the earth !
I hope this might help
Running abt 650 mW what I get out of mine !
i find it very helpful to run as efficient antenna as I can
50 feet of un tuned wire I would not think would be a very happy
Even though the cricket is a nice little rig and can handly a good bit of abuse
You might ought to try and give it its best chance !
72 73 and 88 :)
73 de cricketeer 008


On Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 12:24 PM KA3GMZ via Groups.Io <Joehamer=icloud.com@groups.io> wrote:
Is there a recommended grounding that could eliminate the hum interference? Feeding into 50 ft wire with 9:1 balun - no tuner  . 

Cricket 40 ac hum

KA3GMZ
 

Is there a recommended grounding that could eliminate the hum interference? Feeding into 50 ft wire with 9:1 balun - no tuner  . 
Re: Nouveau Temporarily Out of Stock

ohwenzelph
 

It would be nice to try one while it is still winter..
aa1of
Upcoming Event: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 02/19/2020 8:00pm-9:00pm #cal-reminder

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Organizer: jomatlock@...

Description: The 40 Meter Net will be at 8:00 pm central time  on 7.122 +-. QRM
NCS is WQ5RP Operator to be determined.

Wednesday evening 80 Meter CW Net. will be at  (8:30PM Central Time Wednesday). 
The 80 meter net will be called on 3.564 MHz +/- QRM.
Net control operators are Johnny AC0BQ or Paul N0NBD.

* NEW *  Wednesday evening DMR Voice Net will be at (Thursday) 0300 UTC (9:00PM Central Time Wednesday/)
Four States QRP has a Brandmeister DMR Talk Group (TG31654). Join us to discuss QRP, ask questions, or just ragchew. The Wednesday net is a directed net  but any other time you may use the Talk Group to chat with other QRPers.
Net Control operator is Bert NØYJ.
Re: W0RW @ Ice Station Zebra, 25 Jan. 20, 1800z

Donald Sanders
 

I listened also but no signals heard. Possibly Saturday will be better. CUL
Dr. Don W4BWS

God Bless All

Ham Radio does not make the world go round.
Ham Radio is what makes the ride worthwhile.


On Sun, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:57 AM w0rw <w0rw1@...> wrote:
Yes, i was on the air with the BC-221 on 5 Feb but there was no prop to FL.
You can see my BC-221 QSL card in my QSL Card Gallery:
Paul   w0rw
Re: February Banner

WR9H
 

Right on, Terry! I am a fan of the Banner and Keith knocked it out of the park with this one!

WR9H
Herb

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Subject: Re: [4SQRP] February Banner
 
Excellent, just excellent!  Thanks vy much Keith..
72 WAØITP
I love this radio stuff.
www.wa0itp.com
www.4sqrp.com
On 2/16/2020 3:36 PM, Keith Arns via Groups.Io wrote:
The February Banner is now available to download.  There is an error on the second page; Tom Witherspoon's call is K4SWL.

Hope to see everyone at OzarkCon.

Keith Arns
KC0PP
Banner Editor

Upcoming Event: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 02/19/2020 8:00pm-9:00pm #cal-reminder

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Reminder: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets

When: Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 8:00pm to 9:00pm, (GMT-06:00) America/Chicago

Where:40 and 80 Meters

View Event

Organizer: jomatlock@...

Description: The 40 Meter Net will be at 8:00 pm central time  on 7.122 +-. QRM
NCS is WQ5RP Operator to be determined.

Wednesday evening 80 Meter CW Net. will be at  (8:30PM Central Time Wednesday). 
The 80 meter net will be called on 3.564 MHz +/- QRM.
Net control operators are Johnny AC0BQ or Paul N0NBD.

* NEW *  Wednesday evening DMR Voice Net will be at (Thursday) 0300 UTC (9:00PM Central Time Wednesday/)
Four States QRP has a Brandmeister DMR Talk Group (TG31654). Join us to discuss QRP, ask questions, or just ragchew. The Wednesday net is a directed net  but any other time you may use the Talk Group to chat with other QRPers.
Net Control operator is Bert NØYJ.
Re: February Banner

WA0ITP
 

Excellent, just excellent!  Thanks vy much Keith..
72 WAØITP
I love this radio stuff.
www.wa0itp.com
www.4sqrp.com
On 2/16/2020 3:36 PM, Keith Arns via Groups.Io wrote:

The February Banner is now available to download.  There is an error on the second page; Tom Witherspoon's call is K4SWL.

Hope to see everyone at OzarkCon.

Keith Arns
KC0PP
Banner Editor

Re: February Banner

Johnny AC0BQ
 

I will second that!
Great Job Keith!
73
Johnny AC0BQ 

On Mon, Feb 17, 2020 at 11:33 AM Walter - K5EST <walter.k5est@...> wrote:
Nice job, Keith! 
73,

Walter Dufrain - K5EST - QRPcw
https://www.qrz.com/db/k5est
   

On Sun, Feb 16, 2020, 15:36 Keith Arns via Groups.Io <kc0pp=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
The February Banner is now available to download.  There is an error on the second page; Tom Witherspoon's call is K4SWL.

Hope to see everyone at OzarkCon.

Keith Arns
KC0PP
Banner Editor

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Re: February Banner

Walter - K5EST
 

Nice job, Keith! 
73,

Walter Dufrain - K5EST - QRPcw
https://www.qrz.com/db/k5est
   


On Sun, Feb 16, 2020, 15:36 Keith Arns via Groups.Io <kc0pp=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
The February Banner is now available to download.  There is an error on the second page; Tom Witherspoon's call is K4SWL.

Hope to see everyone at OzarkCon.

Keith Arns
KC0PP
Banner Editor

February Banner

Keith Arns
 

The February Banner is now available to download.  There is an error on the second page; Tom Witherspoon's call is K4SWL.

Hope to see everyone at OzarkCon.

Keith Arns
KC0PP
Banner Editor
Re: W0RW @ Ice Station Zebra, 25 Jan. 20, 1800z

w0rw
 

Yes, i was on the air with the BC-221 on 5 Feb but there was no prop to FL.
You can see my BC-221 QSL card in my QSL Card Gallery:
Paul   w0rw
Re: Nouveau Temporarily Out of Stock

KN4ULD
 

I was really wanted one but 😭
Re: Nouveau Temporarily Out of Stock

William Wisbey
 

Any further word on when these will be available? Or did I miss them?

Allen Wisbey, W1SBY


On Jan 24, 2020, at 10:24 AM, Johnny Matlock <jomatlock@...> wrote:


Good Morning
The parts are In and we’re remitting.
So hopefully about a week or so, they should be back in stock.
73
Johnny AC0BQ 

On Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 10:22 AM ohwenzelph via Groups.Io <Ohwenzelph=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Any word on when the Nouveau 75 and Murania might be available again?
tnx
aa1of

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