I apologize for writing LIDS...I was referring to US licensees...I know other countries may have different freq allocations, but that has not been a QRM problem for me. I'm old, cranky and slow...but

7.122 is very good (599). Some LIDS are SSB. CW speed is beyond my demmy level. 72, Doc K5OSA - QTH: EM04sr ARRL 4SQRP #801 - NAQCC #7625 - SKCC #10098 FISTS #17157 - OMISS #9886 LFSARC (Lawton/Fort S

Looking at recharge capability...solar is my choice for 7-8 AHr or less. Assuming an overcharge unit, what would be an acceptable charge wattage for various rechargeable cells. I can get low Watt char

Have been using aligator clips on my mock-up Patrol set-up (also on board: an NS-40 and a Peanutwhistle 2). any suggestions for a permanent RX to ANT? I'm not used to working with tiny wires. 72, Doc

Bill is probably right. I've been lucky...my 2Amp charger has not fried my 7Ahr lawnmower bat, but I watch it very carefully and disconnect as soon as my volt meter says "full."...seems to be working

I use a Harbor Freight chaepie 2/4/6 charger and it has overcharge sensors. I think it was about $15. I've been using it continuously for four years. Not an endorsement, just and experience report. BT

Bill, I have a NiCad charger (low, slow) that I use around the house...it is fine and I have been getting about4-5 yr per bat...usually the drop off is pretty bad the last year or so, but I use them f

I and others have posted about our bad CW skills. SK 31 is OK but I like to talk to people, or I wouldn't in amateur radio. That's just me...not t slam others who are different aspects of our our avoc

I wa told that the Alexloop is.HF conector...right is BNC...TFTG...I bought an adapter for UHF/BNC...duh...look before you leap... Mom always said... 72 or 73, Doc K5OSA - QTH: EM04sr ARRL 4SQRP #801

Great as always, Jeremy 72. Doc K5OSA 72 or 73, Doc K5OSA - QTH: EM04sr ARRL 4SQRP #801 - NAQCC #7625 - SKCC #10098 FISTS #17157 - OMISS #9886 LFSARC (Lawton/Fort Sill Amateur Radio Club) Michael T Mc

Further input...I agree with the RX/TX discussion but I was using 50/50 for a "worst case." For me, long operating times are done from my trailer or my truck...12V is abundant. An 8 or 10 cell holder

Re: my previous thread about coax for my QRP rig. I found a virtually unused 12ft RG 58 with BNC connectors in the very back of my storage unit...I have to get an adapter for the UHF connector on my a

I have been doing "research" reviewing some web sites on batteries. The reason is that I'm trying to get the lightest effective power source that is both reasonable in cost and widely available. I don

I need to try the paste and some surface mount projects,,,maybe I could do that. I've heard a lot about SMDs but was afraid to try because of the negatives I have seen on various Lists....Doc K5OSA 72

Right now I'm using a 12V SLAB with my LD-5. What are the suggestions for something lighter that will give at least 12hr (2hr TX) of full power ops? 72, Doc K5OSA - QTH: EM04sr ARRL 4SQRP #801 - NAQCC

Tuned in first time to 18.157.50 at 1500Z...It's a regular roundtable...mostly HF Pack folks, I think...it was on the Notice was on the hfnow list. I did coast to coast with 5W SSB with a 17M hamstick

Clayton...you are most certainly welcomed to the Group. I find it to be the most congenial of any internet group I am part of. Wish my CW were back up to speed (bad pun). I'm working on it but haven't

Am on 7.285 and vicinity...do no hear anyone from 4sqrp. Also, nothing on QRPSPOTS...Is the net running? 72, Doc K5OSA - QTH: EM04sr ARRL 4SQRP #801 - NAQCC #7625 - SKCC #10098 - FISTS #17157 - OMISS

One more issue and then back to CW practice. I have heard that the coax shield functions like a counterpoise with an EFHWA. If this is correct, it seems to me that the coax length would ideally be abo

Got to do a very unscientific A/B comparison of an EARCHI (and Z-100 tuner) to a PAR EFHWA 10/20/40 (no tuner needed) on Sat and Sunday mid afternoons. Both antennas were 5' at base and 15' at top. Co