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😂 yep “ on the summit pls don’t steal my stuff” TNX for watching !

TNX Mike !!! Appreciate the words! Will have more videos in the coming weeks .

TNX Mike! QMX is my favorite QRP rig for its features and light weight design. The AX-1 performed better than I expected and was a great combo with the QMX.

Absolutely Jim!!! I just bought a great used geared bike , Trek Stache 5. Planning more SOTA / POTA activities . Stay tuned

TNX! Absolutely 👍🏻 !

No problem! Plan on adding additional counterpoises to see if there are any differences in performance. AX-1 got the job done.

TNX. It was a great adventure by mixing other activities with portable ops

Glad you enjoyed the video. And was such a fun activation.

Works well with the iPad using lightning connector. I just updated to iPhone 16 and the USB-C works great too.

I have approximately the same wattage , ~4.5 watts. I have made contacts both on summit and QTH . You have TX watts of 4.6 so I am assuming you turned on VOX under digi interface menu. Keep me updated .

@@dugbohamradio The VOX is turned on because I am getting signal out because I can see the wattage in my Watt meter but no contacts. I am going to test today having a shortwave radio next by so I can hear the transmission and be 200% sure that is coming out. I am using a DX Commander with my Palstar tuner at 1.0 SWR. Ive tried putting an amplifier at the end but for some reason when the QMX (or the app) detects an AMP in line it stops transmitting (weird, or some sort of protection)

@ you might want to turn of SWR protection if your antenna is resonant. I have to turn off my SWR protection bc sometimes it triggers and stops transmitting signal. QMX has some quirks .

@@dugbohamradio good call, I didnt know I can turn that off. Yes, ill try to turn it off, that way I can probably use an amp to confirm if I can get out. Thanks!

It definitely was. It took me a few days to recovery from this adventure. This was the 3rd attempt and finally made it .

@@dugbohamradio Glad you got it done!

Great vistas from Orosco Ridge. I picked up some new outwear for sun protection. Sharing that in the next video coming out soon.

😊 TNX! Before you know it you will be copying at 22 WPM . Keep at it !

Thanks Ed!!! Appreciate you watching .

It is a perfect lightweight radio for this POTA adventure!

Incredible amount contacts on FT8 with DX. Nice Work!!! I just upgraded the my iPhone to a 16Pro and the IFTX app along with a small USB-C connector worked flawlessly. No issues.

@@dugbohamradio thanks good to know the USB C will work. The QMX is on my radar. A TP-3 portable paddle is probably next on my list. Working to get into CW ops. Still building proficiency. Have started to hunt with CW but use macros for sending to be efficient.

Dude that is fantastic !!! Posting a sked is perfect right now with all the great band conditions we are having . I was on a summit and park yesterday .You were on 15m but too faint . I had leave due to an epic hike and ride down the summit .

Nice and welcome back to a great time to be in the hobby. The TS-520 is a great rig! Mine is the TS-830 with narrow cw filtering . Definitely build a QMX, I have built the 20-10M and just recently built the 60-15M .

Thanks. Does qrp Labs have all those bands in one rig, and if so is it better to build 2 units? (Less compromises for instance)

@@oxynimrod At the time , QRP labs had a high band (20-10M) and low band (80- 20M) . I went with high band . Then Hans released the 60-15M which I think is the best option for low and high band combo. Yes you will have all those bands. I have 60, 40, 30, 20 and 15m in one transceiver which is great for SOTA and POTA operations .

You said it! It's a lifetime of learning. 😁

😆 totally agree with that statement

That is a great idea! I have all that extra footage of walking and riding back and forth to get a shot. Hi back from Bella

Absolutely Gordon. I ll setup both the AX-1 and EFHW.

@@dugbohamradio I look forward to seeing them together Doug! 73 de Gordon

Not only did I feel bad for SOTA chasers I was frustrated I couldn't get to he summit easily. this is the 2nd time I have been denied this summit. Plan is to change the cog on the mountain bike for the ascent up the road to the summit trailhead and get this summit in the books before the end of daylight savings. QMX mid band is the Bomb and is the perfect radio for my 40-10 EFHW.

The plan is try again before the end of daylight savings.ETA is NOV 1st.

Fantastic STU! I would be great to see your QRP life on a motorcycle at POTA

It was a fantastic ride, great views, and a nice day for a POTA activation! Definitely doing this more often - TNX Save

2M CW is tough but I am determined to give it a try every time I am on a summit. Looking forward to seeing the FT-818 making 2M CW QSOs

I am using a 10x7 Aquaquest tarp. Really liking the durability of this tarp. a.co/d/bvwGXGj

Agree!!! Is the mother load!

Definitely a better way to control and wind the toroid nice and tight with magnetic wire

You bet!

It was a fantastic sunset and hike down the summit. I have one K6 SOTA CW 2M QSO in the log. 2M CW is tough but I will continue to try. Also have to figure out the YAGI, however this summit's elevation was lower than the repeater location.

Posted a demo video . TNX for watching.

Roger that! And FB!

Any time! The pro tip came from W2AEW YT channel - 10 year old video th-cam.com/video/a8ViWS61hsU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Bcg1Sr7GU0jnI0qa

I saw this pro tip on W2AEW YT channel from 10 years ago: th-cam.com/video/a8ViWS61hsU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Bcg1Sr7GU0jnI0qa

This tarp has saved me on multiple summits this hot summer . Best accessory I add to my portable kit.

Agree 100%

I’m impressed with the 703. Simple menu, great TX and RX , and just an all round fun classic QRP radio. TNX for watching .

🤩 Thanks for stopping by!! You bet ! And thanks for the QSO on 20m as well. I just installed a win key on the TS-830s so I could use a paddle instead of a SK.

Nice way to make it more versatile! I have an old Heathkit that I'm restoring, I think I'll do the same on that

Anytime! TNX for coming along.

Very true. Two Classics hanging out together, a Land Cruiser and a ICOM 703.

You are so right about the combo of the ICOM 703 and N0SA TPa!

N0SA TPa was a fantastic find, love this key.