Nice video Red. I really love the emotion in the music you have selected these last several videos. FB. It is a reprieve to see this when I can’t hit the trail or get on the air much during this pandemic. Keep it up. M And I don’t know that I’ve ever had as many contacts as you had in that First activation. I’m also not very patient up there and tend to move along as soon as there is a pause and often do only 20 meters. But you show what can be done working the bands. 73
Thanks Brent - wasn't it you who suggested I just go with instrument music? Regardless, it was good feedback I think. It seems like a lot of contacts but some chasers worked me 2-3 times. So yes, if you can stay on summit longer you can usually get a few more. Hope this cursed -19 ends soon. Talk to you on the airwaves my friend.
I don’t think that was me but perhaps.... The music Choice is excellent And adds a lot of texture. Great dedication to the hobby and professional presentment of the subject. one good thing is I’m building more antennas now and doing more testing.
Thanks so much for putting the conversation on top so I could see the translation, it really helped, but CW is so confusing with all the abbreviations. It's like a new language.
I totally agree Marty. More like two languages. First you have the dits and dahs you have to learn, then those darn abbreviations. Not easy. Thanks for watching!
Hi Steve - thank you! Yeah it's pretty random how I choose what QSO's to include so go buy yourself a lottery ticket LOL. I appreciate you watching. 73
Do you make these paddles? I need something really Siri Le for when I go hiking and backpacking in the Rockies. FYI I’m not allowed to soder in the barracks. So I’m looking for one that is built and rugged
This video is a little older. I probably shouldn't have featured the N0SA paddle because, as you point out in another comment, he doesn't make them. No, I don't make paddles. I would say most of the paddles I have reviewed in this playlist would work for you th-cam.com/play/PLD0IqodyHevsZorHCnZdM_J0Bl86XTKFj.html. Maybe the Brazilian Mini???
I have all three of those paddles as well. The MFJ gets a little bit of a bum rap in online reviews. It's utilitarian to be sure, but I've logged many, many contacts with it and it serves admirably. The other two are really the pinnacle of portable paddles. It would really be personal preference as to which one someone might prefer. They are both fantastic. The N0SA may be able to withstand more abuse in the long run. 72, KQ2RP
Hi Chris - couldn't agree more on all points. The MFJ works admirably indeed! I see from your QRZ page you also own the FT-817 as I do, and you are quite accomplished in many areas. It's an honor to have you as a subscriber. Thanks so much. 72
@@RedSummitRF Keep up the good work on the videos. Interesting to see summit terrain much different than here in the Northeast. BTW, for portable paddles, I also have a Whiterook, American Morse, QRPguys paddles and a Jardiller military straight key. The Pico and N0SA get the most field use, however.
Excellant video. well put together, edited etc. and enjoyable for us ofd farts (77 hr) that can't get out and do the walking for various reasons. "Thank you for doing it and best of all for sharing. " one oddity, we are both left handed. but I send my dits with my thumb where as you use your index finger. Cool!. Tnx agn es 72!
Hi Ellis hahaha yes I get that observation occasionally - the way I send. I just learned that way so I could easily move to a right-handed station for something like field day. Glad you like the videos. Thank you. 72
Good ones Charlie thanks --- boy i wish i had bushwacks like you -- mine are brush ands second growth this as dog hair lol she's slash and dice every inch of the way lol -- 73 VE7JYD
It's definitely a term I use with quotes - "bushwhack". We do see the thick stuff from time to time. This particular hike is nice. We also have the cacti and other prickly things to contend with, often not obvious in the videos but boy can they cause problems. It's just a different landscape. I've grown to love it!
Are you saying the times so you can go back and log? I've started using the internal voice recorder of my FT3DR and tell the chaser "got you logged at xx:xx" so I can go back and listen and log. Keeps me from having to have 4 hands when using the beam. :)
That's exactly right Richard. I try to avoid relying on the recorder for logging but sometimes I don't have enough hands or there's just too much going on to do the log. So yes, when you hear me say a time, it's so I can go back and log it latter.
Good video. How long ago did you get the N0SA paddle? He lives close to me and I've been looking for a smaller paddle. I sent him an email, but unsure if he's still making paddles due to misc issues.
Hi Kyle - thanks for the feedback and glad you like it. I ordered the paddle about 6 months ago, but reached out to Larry via email just under two weeks ago to give him a heads up about the video to make sure I didn't include anything that he didn't want. He did say he was slowing down but still making them here and there. 73!
I wonder if a Grether's Black Currant Pastilles tin would work? It's about the size of an Altoids tin, but the tin base is a little taller, and the top is actually domed up instead of flat. Grether's are some of the tastiest little gummy candies ever made, and I recently discovered they have a sugar free variety, which is dangerous given that they're also not cheap, hi hi! I just had to stop ordering them, they were too expensive and I was eating way too many, even though they're sugar free. But the can is that unusual shape that isn't flat on top, so it might be the right height for your key. I probably have a couple lying around, so if you like, I can send you one. If it doesn't fit, you can use it for parts on your bench or something. My favorite paddle for field use is a NOARC (North Ottawa Amateur Radio Club) "Te-Ne-Ke" (pronounced "Teeny Key"). I like it so much, I bought a second one, and mounted it on a wooden base to use at home. I used that for quite a while, until I ran into the W1SFR Torsion Bar Cootie Paddle, that I bought to replace the one on my desk at home. But the Te-Ne-Ke is great to mount to a clipboard or even to just hold in your hand. It's small, lightweight, but durable and easily adjustable...and only costs about $65-70 or so on Ebay. I recently got a very small iambic paddle on Ebay for $30 that is clearly partially 3d printed. But the mechanism is all metal, just the top cover and the fingerpieces are printed. The body is about a 1" cube, and the fingerpieces are about 3/4" black plastic. It has a VERY strong magnet as the base, to hold it to a steel surface or plate. It comes with a 3.5mm stereo jumper cable to connect it to your rig, a small steel plate with some 3m adhesive tape, and a tiny Allen wrench to adjust the tension. For such a tiny little paddle, I find it comfortable to use. It comes in a small round metal can, with trimmed foam to hold the key. The cable and wrench store in the bottom of the can easily. It's tiny but a bit heavy because of the strong magnet base. The cable also adds a bit, as does the metal can. I figure the whole thing, can and all, weighs about 5 or 6 ounces. De NG3P
Hi De - well I've never heard of Grether's before but did a Google search and wow! Yes, they are a bit on the pricy side. That tin looks like it would have worked perfect. I went ahead and just ordered a little plastic box with foam in it. That seams to work good. Thanks for offering to send, though. I have been REALLY close to pulling the trigger on the Te-Ne_Ke several times in the past year. I really want to give it a try. So far, there are too many other things occupying my mind. But I'm sure I'll get around to ordering the key and giving it a try. And I'll make sure I order from NOARC rather than the knockoffs. That $30 paddle is intriguing I've heard a lot of people complain about 3D printed paddles. This one may actually be a winner! I'll have to look into it as well. Thank you so much for all of this great info!
Hi Ryan! That's a hard one because we are all so different, but I guess I'd say practice on the one you plan to use. If you think you'll primarily be a portable guy then go with a portable paddle. I found it pretty easy to switch between paddles though. So if you are the same, It shouldn't matter too much what you choose. But you might as well just purchase once if you can, right?
Hi Don and thanks for your support. It really wouldn't fit with the goal of the channel which is to show viewers the whole Summits on the Air experience. But thank you so much for making the suggestion.
Yes Thank you for captioning on top. I just started to learn code first two letters. Nice it's music to my ears.
Hi Dave - thank you so much for the feedback. Good luck learning CW. I hope it goes well for you. Thanks for watching!
Nice video, came here to check out paddles, stayed to learn code/etiquette, thx! :)
Awesome, thank you! I hope you return again!
@@RedSummitRF subscribed already haha, thank you for sharing! NB2R
Thank for keeping me interested in cw and doing SOTA. That fighter was a cool addition.
Well thank you Douglas. That's a nice compliment. These fighter jets are crazy. This has happened to me 3 different times from 3 different summits.
Nice video Red. I really love the emotion in the music you have selected these last several videos. FB. It is a reprieve to see this when I can’t hit the trail or get on the air much during this pandemic. Keep it up. M
And I don’t know that I’ve ever had as many contacts as you had in that First activation. I’m also not very patient up there and tend to move along as soon as there is a pause and often do only 20 meters. But you show what can be done working the bands. 73
Thanks Brent - wasn't it you who suggested I just go with instrument music? Regardless, it was good feedback I think.
It seems like a lot of contacts but some chasers worked me 2-3 times. So yes, if you can stay on summit longer you can usually get a few more. Hope this cursed -19 ends soon. Talk to you on the airwaves my friend.
I don’t think that was me but perhaps.... The music Choice is excellent And adds a lot of texture. Great dedication to the hobby and professional presentment of the subject. one good thing is I’m building more antennas now and doing more testing.
@@piecetrain9767 Great compliment! Thanks so much. Have fun with those antennas!
Thanks so much for putting the conversation on top so I could see the translation, it really helped, but CW is so confusing with all the abbreviations. It's like a new language.
I totally agree Marty. More like two languages. First you have the dits and dahs you have to learn, then those darn abbreviations. Not easy. Thanks for watching!
Nice video, Red
I was pretty excited to see my contact with you made it into your video.
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
Steve K0BWR
Hi Steve - thank you! Yeah it's pretty random how I choose what QSO's to include so go buy yourself a lottery ticket LOL. I appreciate you watching. 73
Do you make these paddles? I need something really Siri Le for when I go hiking and backpacking in the Rockies. FYI I’m not allowed to soder in the barracks. So I’m looking for one that is built and rugged
This video is a little older. I probably shouldn't have featured the N0SA paddle because, as you point out in another comment, he doesn't make them. No, I don't make paddles. I would say most of the paddles I have reviewed in this playlist would work for you th-cam.com/play/PLD0IqodyHevsZorHCnZdM_J0Bl86XTKFj.html. Maybe the Brazilian Mini???
I have all three of those paddles as well. The MFJ gets a little bit of a bum rap in online reviews. It's utilitarian to be sure, but I've logged many, many contacts with it and it serves admirably. The other two are really the pinnacle of portable paddles. It would really be personal preference as to which one someone might prefer. They are both fantastic. The N0SA may be able to withstand more abuse in the long run. 72, KQ2RP
Hi Chris - couldn't agree more on all points. The MFJ works admirably indeed! I see from your QRZ page you also own the FT-817 as I do, and you are quite accomplished in many areas. It's an honor to have you as a subscriber. Thanks so much. 72
@@RedSummitRF Keep up the good work on the videos. Interesting to see summit terrain much different than here in the Northeast. BTW, for portable paddles, I also have a Whiterook, American Morse, QRPguys paddles and a Jardiller military straight key. The Pico and N0SA get the most field use, however.
@@streamertyer Never heard of the Whiterook or Jardiller. Very cool.
Excellant video. well put together, edited etc. and enjoyable for us ofd farts (77 hr) that can't get out and do the walking for various reasons. "Thank you for doing it and best of all for sharing. " one oddity, we are both left handed. but I send my dits with my thumb where as you use your index finger. Cool!. Tnx agn es 72!
Hi Ellis hahaha yes I get that observation occasionally - the way I send. I just learned that way so I could easily move to a right-handed station for something like field day. Glad you like the videos. Thank you. 72
Good ones Charlie thanks --- boy i wish i had bushwacks like you -- mine are brush ands second growth this as dog hair lol she's slash and dice every inch of the way lol -- 73 VE7JYD
It's definitely a term I use with quotes - "bushwhack". We do see the thick stuff from time to time. This particular hike is nice. We also have the cacti and other prickly things to contend with, often not obvious in the videos but boy can they cause problems. It's just a different landscape. I've grown to love it!
@@RedSummitRF yes cactus can be painful -- but i worry about rattlers worse when i was down that way lol
Are you saying the times so you can go back and log? I've started using the internal voice recorder of my FT3DR and tell the chaser "got you logged at xx:xx" so I can go back and listen and log. Keeps me from having to have 4 hands when using the beam. :)
That's exactly right Richard. I try to avoid relying on the recorder for logging but sometimes I don't have enough hands or there's just too much going on to do the log. So yes, when you hear me say a time, it's so I can go back and log it latter.
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I like it! One that hasn't been suggested to me yet. Inexpensive yet durable. A winner! Thanks
Good video. How long ago did you get the N0SA paddle? He lives close to me and I've been looking for a smaller paddle. I sent him an email, but unsure if he's still making paddles due to misc issues.
Hi Kyle - thanks for the feedback and glad you like it. I ordered the paddle about 6 months ago, but reached out to Larry via email just under two weeks ago to give him a heads up about the video to make sure I didn't include anything that he didn't want. He did say he was slowing down but still making them here and there. 73!
I wonder if a Grether's Black Currant Pastilles tin would work? It's about the size of an Altoids tin, but the tin base is a little taller, and the top is actually domed up instead of flat. Grether's are some of the tastiest little gummy candies ever made, and I recently discovered they have a sugar free variety, which is dangerous given that they're also not cheap, hi hi! I just had to stop ordering them, they were too expensive and I was eating way too many, even though they're sugar free. But the can is that unusual shape that isn't flat on top, so it might be the right height for your key. I probably have a couple lying around, so if you like, I can send you one. If it doesn't fit, you can use it for parts on your bench or something.
My favorite paddle for field use is a NOARC (North Ottawa Amateur Radio Club) "Te-Ne-Ke" (pronounced "Teeny Key"). I like it so much, I bought a second one, and mounted it on a wooden base to use at home. I used that for quite a while, until I ran into the W1SFR Torsion Bar Cootie Paddle, that I bought to replace the one on my desk at home. But the Te-Ne-Ke is great to mount to a clipboard or even to just hold in your hand. It's small, lightweight, but durable and easily adjustable...and only costs about $65-70 or so on Ebay.
I recently got a very small iambic paddle on Ebay for $30 that is clearly partially 3d printed. But the mechanism is all metal, just the top cover and the fingerpieces are printed. The body is about a 1" cube, and the fingerpieces are about 3/4" black plastic. It has a VERY strong magnet as the base, to hold it to a steel surface or plate. It comes with a 3.5mm stereo jumper cable to connect it to your rig, a small steel plate with some 3m adhesive tape, and a tiny Allen wrench to adjust the tension. For such a tiny little paddle, I find it comfortable to use. It comes in a small round metal can, with trimmed foam to hold the key. The cable and wrench store in the bottom of the can easily. It's tiny but a bit heavy because of the strong magnet base. The cable also adds a bit, as does the metal can. I figure the whole thing, can and all, weighs about 5 or 6 ounces.
De NG3P
Hi De - well I've never heard of Grether's before but did a Google search and wow! Yes, they are a bit on the pricy side. That tin looks like it would have worked perfect. I went ahead and just ordered a little plastic box with foam in it. That seams to work good. Thanks for offering to send, though.
I have been REALLY close to pulling the trigger on the Te-Ne_Ke several times in the past year. I really want to give it a try. So far, there are too many other things occupying my mind. But I'm sure I'll get around to ordering the key and giving it a try. And I'll make sure I order from NOARC rather than the knockoffs.
That $30 paddle is intriguing I've heard a lot of people complain about 3D printed paddles. This one may actually be a winner! I'll have to look into it as well. Thank you so much for all of this great info!
Hey Red,
Would you recommend learning CW with portable paddles like this or should I get something larger and more desk-oriented in the beginning?
Hi Ryan! That's a hard one because we are all so different, but I guess I'd say practice on the one you plan to use. If you think you'll primarily be a portable guy then go with a portable paddle. I found it pretty easy to switch between paddles though. So if you are the same, It shouldn't matter too much what you choose. But you might as well just purchase once if you can, right?
Thanks for the activations and videos. See ya on the next one....
73 de WU7H
Thanks for chasing Josh. You quickly became one of my most recognized chasers. . . once I put 2 and 2 together you "Slacker" LOL 73
I have an idea. Why not start the video WHEN you get to the top?
Hi Don and thanks for your support. It really wouldn't fit with the goal of the channel which is to show viewers the whole Summits on the Air experience. But thank you so much for making the suggestion.
Red Summit RF Thank you. I’m subbed.👍☘️