Again I hit the local trail early to get on a summit for sunrise. This time it was Lookout Mountain. The temperatures were way down so I had time to set up HF and get some long distance contacts to the east coast. I noticed an inquisitive roadrunner watching me, poking his head out from behind the brush at different locations.
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$35 isn’t bad for this straight key! I was kind of on the fence, and then my friend Mike K8MRD sent me a video of his.
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In this video I hike to the top of Dixie benchmark with my wife, Sandy W7NRS. This is a special activation where I reach 4K Summits on the Air points. All ham radio contacts (or QSOs) are included in this activation video including 2 meter FM. I work make contact with Galih YC2VOC in Indonesia, and my friend, Dan KC7MSU, surprises me on the summit.
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I have been using the Radioddity GS-5B hand-held ham radio in the field for several months. Recently I was using it on a Summits on the Air activation with my wife and a friend, and I noticed that their radios seemed to receive other stations better than the GS-5B. This led me to pay closer attention to the receive capabilities of this radio, compared to others. I experimented with different antennas and compared it to different radios. Here is what I learned.
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The Morserino Morse code trainer is at the top of my list when it comes to CW Trainers. It has a bunch of useful features for people just learning as well as for experienced operators. The Long Island CW Club uses this trainer in some of their online classes https://longislandcwclub.org/
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Ham radios come in all shapes and sizes, and it is simple to stay connected when you are outside recreating. The power of a ham radio handheld device should not be underestimated. In this video I demonstrate how ham radio operators contact each other by exchanging just a few pieces of information. With a radio in your pocket you can go hiking or trail running and communicate with others by exchanging your FCC call signs and then reporting the other stations signal readability and strength.
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Rex Harper W1REX, has a deep passion for QRP and QRP kit building. His fascination with electronics and kit building began in his early years and has since blossomed into a successful venture – QRPme, a thriving QRP Kit business. He is dedicated to sharing his knowledge to others, guiding them in the art of kit assembly and sharing the delight of operating QRP ham radios. Rex goes the extra mile by organizing build-a-thons at prominent events like Hamvention and other venues, despite the considerable undertaking they represent.
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Sandy and I hiked the road up to Mount Union. We had a good time but always kept an eye out for approaching Thunderstorms. Lightning is dangerous and unpredictable. I use a lightning detector I purchased off Amazon to help remind me.
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Starting the day off right! This is what I did before work today. I was back home by 7:30 am!
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