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- | Q1: Favorite Mode: | + | Q1: Favorite Mode: \\ |
- | CW, although I enjoy the digital modes such as FT8, as well; I wish I would spend more time on CW and restore my speed to what it was decades ago! | + | A1: CW, although I enjoy the digital modes such as FT8, as well; I wish I would spend more time on CW and restore my speed to what it was decades ago! |
- | Q2: Current QRP Radios: | + | Q2: Current QRP Radios: |
- | KX3 with 2m module | + | A2: KX3 with 2m module |
- | Q3: Favorite antenna out in the field: | + | Q3: Favorite antenna out in the field: |
- | I use the EFT Trail Friendly from LNR precision; I pack arborist throwing line (great strength, weight, and slippery on bark) and an 11m carbon fiber pole weighing 1.25 pounds; for balconies and vacation operation, I use a Buddipole with a homemade clamp (significant thanks to K0XI) for a base | + | A3: I use the EFT Trail Friendly from LNR precision; I pack arborist throwing line (great strength, weight, and slippery on bark) and an 11m carbon fiber pole weighing 1.25 pounds; for balconies and vacation operation, I use a Buddipole with a homemade clamp (significant thanks to K0XI) for a base |
- | Q4: What contests do you participate in? | + | Q4: What contests do you participate in? \\ |
- | I check WA7BNM contest calendar every weekend I'm free and try to make a few contacts in any mode; CWT; with K0XI leading the charge, we've mounted multiple serious 7QP adventures in remote county lines, Nevada; I join K6EI for every field but my CW isn't usually needed until the 4 AM shift! I love SOTA and tend to target anything unactivated I can reach - the California Sierras are great for this. | + | A4: I check WA7BNM contest calendar every weekend I'm free and try to make a few contacts in any mode; CWT; with K0XI leading the charge, we've mounted multiple serious 7QP adventures in remote county lines, Nevada; I join K6EI for every field but my CW isn't usually needed until the 4 AM shift! I love SOTA and tend to target anything unactivated I can reach - the California Sierras are great for this. |
- | Q5: What is on your wish list? | + | Q5: What is on your wish list? \\ |
- | Making a portable FT8 setup as documented by OH8STN; a 432 transverter (Transverter Store) for VHF contesting; making an ultralight/ | + | A5: Making a portable FT8 setup as documented by OH8STN; a 432 transverter (Transverter Store) for VHF contesting; making an ultralight/ |
- | Q6: Operating tips: | + | Q6: Operating tips: \\ |
- | Just jump in and try it; it doesn' | + | A6: Just jump in and try it; it doesn' |
- | Q7: Do you use any tablets, smartphones, | + | Q7: Do you use any tablets, smartphones, |
- | My first filter is weight; my phone (see Q9 for apps) always comes with me; sometimes tablet for logging; laptop on all vacations; QRPWorks sidecar, although I haven' | + | A7: My first filter is weight; my phone (see Q9 for apps) always comes with me; sometimes tablet for logging; laptop on all vacations; QRPWorks sidecar, although I haven' |
- | Q8: Batteries for Power choice: | + | Q8: Batteries for Power choice: |
- | I use the KX3 battery option with NiMH - quick to setup, pack up, and light. I've got a 7.5 Ah LiFePo for car camping and a Habor Freight jump-start battery pack with lighter sockets | + | A8: I use the KX3 battery option with NiMH - quick to setup, pack up, and light. I've got a 7.5 Ah LiFePo for car camping and a Habor Freight jump-start battery pack with lighter sockets |
- | Q9: Smart phone apps: | + | Q9: Smart phone apps: \\ |
- | GPS Test; Heavens Above; PeakBagger; PeakFinder; SOTA Spotter; QST; Zinio (for CQ Magazine) | + | A9: GPS Test; Heavens Above; PeakBagger; PeakFinder; SOTA Spotter; QST; Zinio (for CQ Magazine) |
- | Q10: Do you pack a First Aid Kit out in the field? | + | Q10: Do you pack a First Aid Kit out in the field? |
- | Yes, I have a small one with only the most basic ingredients; | + | A10: Yes, I have a small one with only the most basic ingredients; |
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- | ~~DISCUSSION~~ | + | //~~DISCUSSION~~ |
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