SW-3B and Slidewinder DX antenna - CW using 5W on 20m and 40m

CW at 20 WPM using SW-3B QRP transceiver, BaMaKey TP-III key with leg strap, four 3.2V LiFePO4 batteries and Slidewinder DX antenna. The antenna was tuned using a RigExpert 230 stick achieving an SWR of less than 1.2 to 1.
World Wide Flora and Fauna (WWFF) activation of Bouddi National Park (VKFF-0049) located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Activation on Sunday 18 February 2024 (0400 and 0530 UTC) operating on 20m (14.065 MHz) and 40m (7.032 MHz).
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - Setup of antenna
1:18 - Portable station
1:30 - CW on 20m
10:32 - CW on 40m
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[@dennispeake1877]

GM James , great to see you on a site over looking the Ocean great take off point for DX. Thank you for your do help with speed and spacing of the letters in CW and learning a new skill.73 de Dennis vk4oc.

[@vk2ter]

Hi Dennis, the site had great views of the coast and was a good location to pick up a few DX contacts. Glad you enjoyed the video, 73

[@MultiProfessorn]

Wow!

[@vk2ter]

Thank you, glad you liked the video, 73

[@ve3sif]

great video. thanks for posting. 72 Ron

[@vk2ter]

Thanks Ron for the feedback, much appreciated, 73

[@h.m.2138]

Super!
The QRP location is predestined for this dx antenna and the leg strap really holds the cw paddle very firmly.
73

[@vk2ter]

The vertical antenna works well when setup near salt water, can often get DX contacts with QRP if the band conditions are good. The leg strap is very stable and suits portable operations when there isn’t a stable surface. Thanks for the comments, 73

[@h.m.2138]

@@vk2ter Thanks for the reply, 73

[@hitthebones]

Hi om! The strong work cw!💪 regards, de r1bp

[@vk2ter]

Hi Yuri, thank you for the feedback. I enjoy operating CW in the great outdoors, 73

[@joyahamradio]

Breathtaking! 73 de EX0QKT

[@vk2ter]

Thank you Archie, it was a nice place to set up and activate from, 73

[@marios2620]

👍👋👋👋

[@vk2ter]

Thank you Marios, glad you liked the video, 73