elecraft QRP ~ park & wire
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QRP Contact Hike Woods & Long Wire | Elecraft KX2
Using the Packtenna and the Elecraft KX2 to do QRP ham radio CW work in park. This end fed antenna on the KX2 is a winning combo. Watch me make QSO contact after QSO contact.
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In amateur radio, QRP operation refers to transmitting at reduced power while attempting to maximize one's effective range. The term QRP derives from the standard Q code used in radio communications, where "QRP" and "QRP?" are used to request, "Reduce power", and ask "Should I reduce power?"
QRP KX2 “stealth” transceiver can go wherever your imagination takes you. Thanks to state-of-the-art construction techniques, it’s only 5.8 x 2.8 x 1.5” and weighs just 13 ounces-making it the smallest full-featured HF radio on the planet.
Yet it puts out up to 10 watts, covers 9 bands, and shares many features with the KX3. It also works with the KXPA100 amplifier.
To maximize your freedom to roam, you can outfit your KX2 with an internal 2.6 amp-hour Li-ion battery. Current drain is as little as 135 mA, yielding up to 8 hours of typical operation on a single battery charge. There’s also an internal automatic antenna tuner module (KXAT2), which can tune a random wire, dipole, or whip on multiple bands.
A rear tilt-foot angles the KX2 for use on any surface, from desktop to park bench to rock. The KX2 also makes a great moble rig, and can even be used hand-held. It includes a built-in mic for HT-style operation.
The KX2’s powerful 32-bit DSP offers features dual watch, stereo audio, user-programmable filter bandwidths, noise blanking, noise reduction, and auto-notch. RTTY and PSK data modes are built in-no PC needed-as well as a memory keyer and digital voice recorder for transmit.
There are two padded carrying cases for the KX2, including the CS40 and larger CS60. Both include belt straps and an interior compartment.
80-10 meter ham bands; general coverage receive from 3-32.0MHz (also covers 0.5 to 3 MHz with reduced sensitivity)
All modes: SSB, CW, and Data (four sub-modes)
Ultra-compact size: 2.8”H x 5.8”W x 1.5”D; 13 oz (less options); low-profile knobs and feet for minimum height
Rear tilt foot provides 3-point mount for rugged terrain
Custom high-contrast LCD with alphanumeric text display
Current drain as low as 135 mA in receive mode
High-performance 32-bit floating-point DSP
Built-in PSK/TTY decode/encode allows data mode operation without a PC; transmit in data modes using CW keyer paddle
Synthesizer has 1-Hz tuning resolution
Integrated numeric keypad for direct frequency entry
Rough conditions, but looked like a nice day. GL.
Thanks 👍
More videos please. Great stuff!
Tom, thanks for the video. Have you ever considered using a vertical? Such as a Buddistick, or Wolf River coil? Or even a Tarheel screw driver antenna? I say this to help you avoid the time used throwing wire up a tree. You drive to your location so the extra weight is do able.
You are right in some ways. I have a MP1 super antenna but I find it hard to tune. I also have a Chamelon antenna vertical which I find doesn't "get out" very well. I found the long wire to be super effective over my chameleon whip style. But you are right I do need to experiment with a buddistick or something because the tree thing is a pain in the butt. Thanks for the comment.
@@hamradiocq I would try throwing wire up to a high tree branch, but the city is run by people who see city parks as Museums. Meaning there is a $2,500 fine for attaching anything to any part of any tree within the city limits, especially city parks like Central Park. Park Rangers are everywhere.
@@N2LRB omg that sounds awful. Thats where the world iz headed
Nice video. I made my first successful portable HF QSOs last week. It was a thrill! Your videos have helped inspire me. Thanks.
Thank you so much... Comments like that make me very happy!
also, just to help you Tom - your last QSO was: WB4DBO, who I have also talked to... he sent you: wb4dbo qsl qsl rst 56n al al bill nr 12183s bt like me, he's an SKCC member...
Thanks. I probably missed it.
Love your fall....I hesitate to use that weight at the end of the antenna, for fear of hooking in the branches. I know that the code is slow for you but it helps us guys a lot to copy. Thanks for keeping up with the vids.
Thanks for comment. That code is a good speed. I'm not that fast
jealous of your warm weather although its 61 today here in upstate NY near Albany!
Yeah, I won't live any further north than where I am now. : ) If anything I might move to Phoenix!
Tom... where did you get the collapsing cloth box? Thanks Ron
Arborist Throw Box link in the description of this video.
Glad the weather cooperated and you were able to get out. I was on Figueroa Mountain, Los Padres National Forest today. Weather great contacts not so great. Merry Christmas. JJK N6NRO
That was a rough QSO! You had to work for that one!
It really was...I hated to write that, "letters run together" but they really do.
I love the Red pull over you have on! BOOMER!
Thanks! Good luck to them next week.
Nice job Tom and nice video. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Safe travels. 73, George K2WO
Very kind of you!
Why not use your 891 for a little more « torque » in rough conditions ?
I'll be using it over Christmas. This time was about weight
Nice video and awesome QRP! 73, de BA4TB
Good video.
Tom, my new toy for portable work is an ex British Military rig -Clansman PRC-320 2-30 mhz real punchy audio and good cw signal. All solid state and used during the Falklands War. Its nice to own a piece of history . Check it out. 73 Colin vk2jcc
have you noticed any difference in performance using that thin RG-316 BNC cable vs using the MPD Rg8x? The thin one looks more flexible and easier to pack
I havent really notice d any difference
Very good qso please do more vedios best 73s de a71br
Thanks!
The packetnna manual recommends cutting the wire length to 29 feet. Is that the length you're using or did you go with a different length?
Exactly right, I cut it to 29'.
Thanks!
How is 40m with 29'?
It's inevitable that when you send at 15 the weak signals come back at 25+ wpm. Oh well..
What is the battery pack that you are using? From what I see online it does not appear that Elecraft provides a fused dc power cable. Is that correct? Are you running fuses in your dc power line.
No fuses, I need to add them. I'm using this: Bioenno Power 12V, 20Ah LFP Battery (PVC, BLF-1220A)
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HA you wait for nice weather, not me if I wanna go do a QRP ima fuckin do it XD
that's why I have way too many of those lil lightning arrestors I find it more fun tho so yea. probs not a good idea to be soaking wet on a hill with a big metal rod and a big wire still doesn't stop me tho
great vid tho merry Xmas aswell
VK2LYK
I hear ya, but I have also to worry about camera equipment...I also have 2 kids and FT job so the windows are narrow. I like that you get out there and git r done!
@@hamradiocq off topic but you have quickly became my favourite TH-camr so thanks for that
Man that's so nice. Really, it's comments like these that keep me going. I'm going to be making more videos very soon over Christmas break, I hope you like. Also, if you want some wierdness, see my channel at AnythingWithWheels360.
UPDATE: so the cheap lightning arrestors didn't work um I'm open to any old equipment anyone can offer cus all mine is fried now XD so uh yea