[CW] Transceiver for Island Activations

[AD5VJ Bob]

Those are just so expensive, if the canoe or kayak roll over, I would be taking quiet a chance with a K1, I was thinking more in the
area of 200 dollar radio or something like that.

Bob AD5VJ 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cw-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:cw-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Howard Kraus
> Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 9:18 AM
> To: CW Reflector
> Subject: Re: [CW] Transceiver for Island Activations
> 
> The Elecraft K1 would fit the be well, as would the KX1.
> 
> GL es 73
> 
> Howard Kraus, K2UD
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "CW Reflector" <cw at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 9:15 AM
> Subject: [CW] Transceiver for Island Activations
> 
> 
> > Our club is activating US Islands, and I am in need of a 'go radio'-
> something that can be taken out and work HF CW that can be
> > battery operated and is light weight enough for taking onto 
> a canoe or
> kayak.
> > --
> > This does not have to be anything fancy but reliable would 
> be good Hi
> > Would like to have at least 40 meters on it if possible, 
> low power is ok
> too, since I am working CW. A built in keyer is not a
> > necessity, I can use a straight key and usually do since we 
> look for the
> slow guys a lot when listening.
> > --
> > Bob AD5VJ
> > 817-629-7357
> >
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