[K3PZN-List] New Radio /and advice

[Curt Milton]

Eric

Nice rig.  Usually the best answer is the band you here the strongest signals on, especially when running 5 watts (QRP).  At the moment, 15m (21 MHz) seems to have the most bang for your watts.  


For home use, a bigger antenna would help.  I may be able to scronge some materials for a dipole (I don't think I have any coax but I could provide some connectors for it).   


Spring is coming soon - when we get into May, 6 meter (50 MHz) openings will get more common.  A nice 2 element beam for 6m can be made cheaply with PVC pipe.  


Let's dialog via email, and we can chat as needed to get you something setup.  


73 Curt



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 From: eric blade <eblade at yahoo.com>
To: "k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Saturday, March 9, 2013 12:49 PM
Subject: [K3PZN-List] New Radio /and advice
 
I finally own a radio.  Got an FT-817.  Now the questions is, what are some good bands for me to try around here?  It's only about 5 watts, and I have an ATAS 25 antenna to go with it, so keep that in mind.  VHF/UHF, I will try connecting to local repeaters, but I was really wondering if anyone has suggestions on HF spots to try.

Thanks

Eric
KB3RPP
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