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Interested in your experiences and tips using the FT-817 and MiracleWhip antenna
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I am very interested in your experiences and tips using the FT-817 and MiracleWhip antenna either indoors or out? Did you use a counter poise and if so what length? Also, distances confirmed using this setup.
I have used on CW and have logged QSOs of over 450 miles with simple 23' wire counterpoise on 40 meters. Look forward to hearing your experiences. *72/73, Doc - K2PHD
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Wayne Dillon
Good morning Dr Jim, I tried one with my FT817 many years ago in the UK (I was born and raised in the UK) an was completely disappointed with it. Did a couple of "local" contacts on 20m, added a counterpoise, to the radio ground screw, but not much improvement. My 2c worth for what it's worth, stick with the wire. Be blessed and have a grand day, Wayne - NQ0RP - G0JJQ - G6UIT -- QRP - EFFICIENCY AND SKILL, NOT POWER.
God Bless from Wayne Dillon - NQ0RP Fate whispered to courageous "You cannot withstand the storm" Courageous whispered back "I am the storm"
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John
Its great on receive Make a PAC-12 antenna or the G3ycc whip or get a Qrpguys whip for 20m I have made some great QSOs with the MFJ-1820t 4 ft whip but I am sure its the counterpoise doing all the work RM0L has been verified via qsl on 20m I have had 2 of them and they just never worked the way I expected John VE3IPS Forget these on shorty antennas 40m unless your on cw Sent with a Palm Pilot. Ve3ips.wordpress.com Radio: it's not just a hobby, it's a way of life All content is personal and confidential
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