Connect 2 lengths of wire to the base and clip on the connector. Search the Internet for “Dipole Calculator” to figure out the length of wire for the band your using. Raise the center up as high as possible and stretch the 2 wires out.
Parts:
M3 x 8mm Black Phillips Truss Head Wood Screws https://amzn.to/3lCG9La
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A few months ago I was building the ZZRX 40 Receiver, live on TikTok. Then I got too busy to finish it. Now I don’t really use that platform anymore, so let’s resume the live build sessions on YouTube!
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A very affordable Morse code paddle for portable operations, the QU-21C / QU-2020A key is small and light. For this paddle and all the others in the series, I took it in the field multiple times and put it under rigorous testing. Here are my thoughts about its performance.
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Ruler: https://amzn.to/3n7Wwjo
CW Hotline: https://hamradio.solutions/cwhotline/
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In this video, I take the ATU-100 antenna tuner on a portable ham radio adventure to a mountain summit (Summits on the Air), testing its performance in the field. As an essential piece of equipment for any ham radio operator, the ATU-100 is designed to match the impedance of the antenna to the radio, ensuring maximum power transfer and reducing interference. Throughout the video, I showcase the versatility and convenience of the ATU-100 as I use it to tune my antenna on the fly, allowing me to communicate with other ham radio enthusiasts from the summit. Join me on this exciting outdoor excursion as I put the ATU-100 to the test and demonstrate its capabilities in real-world conditions. Location is Apache Butte W7A/MN-095 on 4 March 2023
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ATU-100 Antenna Tuner (Enclosure): https://amzn.to/40dwOIs
My favorite place to by coax cables – The RF Connection: https://rfconnection.com/
Packtenna Mast: https://www.packtenna.com/store/p24/29%27__Tall_Carbon_Fiber_Mast.html#/
K6ARK Antenna Kit: https://k6ark.com/kitsandparts/
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Zoom H1n Recorder: https://amzn.to/3FpK3O8
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Join us for an exciting livestream interview with Jim N4JAW, the ham radio operator who takes his hobby to new heights, or should we say, new parks! Jim’s passion for combining his love of cycling and radio communication has led him on thrilling adventures to remote and interesting locations. where he sets up his portable station for Parks on the Air, satellite communications, or just plain old field ops fun. Get ready to be inspired by Jim’s creativity and adventurous spirit, as he shares his experience of biking and operating in some of the most breathtaking state and national parks. Don’t miss this unique and fascinating conversation with Jim N4JAW, the ultimate "ham on wheels"!
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Join us as we talk about how YOU can get creative with portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.
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I have a friend, I’ll call him Tuje (pronounced Tooge). He has decades of experience in commercial VHF/UHF radio communications. He wants to share his knowledge, but he also wants to remain anonymous. I offered to host his videos on my channel. So here is another video in an ongoing series of helpful videos, primarily relating to VHF communications, but certainly not limited to that topic.
I asked my friend Dave K7MAD to print up a batch of K6ARK 3D printed Morse code paddles. He did so, and assembled them into kits. I want to give away these 8 kits to my viewers. They were printed with a remix that adds side panels and a bottom fixture that enables a leg strap.
Join my livestream on Thursday, March 2nd at 5:30 pm MST (00:30 UTC Friday, March 3rd) for your chance to win one of these kits.
Contest Rules
1. Subscribe to Red Summit RF YouTube channel
2. Leave a comment in the YouTube chat during the livestream giveaway.
3. Winners will be selected live using streamyard.com/giveaway
4. Potential winners must email nj7v@arrl.net and include their FCC callsign in the body of the email along with their mailing address. Those who do not have an FCC callsign must indicate that they do not during the live giveaway and an alternate code will be supplied in chat.
5. Potential winners have 24 hours to reply with answer.
6. Once answer is verified as correct, potential winner will receive an email within 72 hours indicating the prize has shipped.
7. Any additional information required from winner to receive the prize will be kept private and not used for any marketing/promotional activity.
8. If potential winner doesn’t respond or does not supply the FCC call sign or alternate code, the potential winner will forfeit the prize.
9. One prize per YouTube account. Once an individual is identified as a potential winner, they are ineligible to win again during this giveaway.
10. Any entries that don’t comply with the official rules will be disqualified.
11. YouTube is NOT a sponsor of this contest; YouTube community guidelines: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/policies/community-guidelines/
12. No purchase necessary
Find the bill of materials with links, a list of required tools, the model .stl files, and assembly instructions on Adam K6ARK’s "Printables" website:
https://www.printables.com/social/352045-adam-kimmerly/about
CW Paddle: https://www.printables.com/model/332611-morse-code-paddle-cw-key
Leg Strap Base Plate: https://www.printables.com/model/336439-leg-strap-base-plate-for-k6ark-cw-key-morse-code-p
North American Summits on the Air Slack: sota-na.slack.com
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Workspace Mat: https://amzn.to/3XqEpSe
This "paddle feature" is one in a series of videos about PORTABLE CW KEYS called "Portable Morse Code Paddles". I hope you enjoy this feature and come back for more!
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I asked my friend Dave K7MAD to print up a batch of K6ARK 3D printed Morse code paddles. He did so, and assembled them into kits. I want to give away these 8 kits to my viewers. They were printed with a remix that adds side panels and a bottom fixture that enables a leg strap.
Join my livestream on Thursday, March 2nd at 5:30 pm MST (00:30 UTC Friday, March 3rd) for your chance to win one of these kits.
Contest Rules
1. Subscribe to Red Summit RF YouTube channel
2. Leave a comment in the YouTube chat during the livestream giveaway.
3. Winners will be selected live using commentpicker.com
4. Potential winners must email nj7v@arrl.net and include their FCC callsign in the body of the email along with their mailing address. Those who do not have an FCC callsign must indicate that they do not during the live giveaway and an alternate code will be supplied in chat.
5. Potential winners have 24 hours to reply with answer.
6. Once answer is verified as correct, potential winner will receive an email within 72 hours indicating the prize has shipped.
7. Any additional information required from winner to receive the prize will be kept private and not used for any marketing/promotional activity.
8. If potential winner doesn’t respond or does not supply the FCC call sign or alternate code, the potential winner will forfeit the prize.
9. One prize per YouTube account. Once an individual is identified as a potential winner, they are ineligible to win again during this giveaway.
10. Any entries that don’t comply with the official rules will be disqualified.
11. YouTube is NOT a sponsor of this contest; YouTube community guidelines: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/policies/community-guidelines/
12. No purchase necessary
Find the bill of materials with links, a list of required tools, the model .stl files, and assembly instructions on Adam K6ARK’s "Printables" website:
https://www.printables.com/social/352045-adam-kimmerly/about
CW Paddle: https://www.printables.com/model/332611-morse-code-paddle-cw-key
Leg Strap Base Plate: https://www.printables.com/model/336439-leg-strap-base-plate-for-k6ark-cw-key-morse-code-p
North American Summits on the Air Slack: sota-na.slack.com
Join the Slack group and add the 3DPrinting channel
Workspace Mat: https://amzn.to/3XqEpSe
This "paddle feature" is one in a series of videos about PORTABLE CW KEYS called "Portable Morse Code Paddles". I hope you enjoy this feature and come back for more!
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Morse code! You realize the endless places you can use this tool as you grow comfortable with it. You may eventually move from the ham radio “ham shack” to places away form the shack. Our guest, Jim KF7E has explored using Morse code in a wide number of areas since he learned it over 5 decades ago. Join us as we here about mountaintop portable before there was Summits on the Air, park activations before there was Parks on the Air, DXpedition journeys around the globe, mobile ham radio, and more . . . ALL defined by Morse code (or CW).
Join us as we talk about how Morse code can define YOUR ham radio journey in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.
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Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_
Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
Brian W7JET @BBW7JET
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