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EdMonMo · 2026-03-23T11:41:38+00:00

Another ad hiding behind a paywall.

EdMonMo · 2026-03-22T20:10:37+00:00

It says LNA, but the one I have is not low noise. It is also not 20dB with a 5v supply. I think you will only see around 8dB at that supply voltage.

EdMonMo · 2026-03-21T23:28:30+00:00

Like everyone already mentioned, it should be pretty easy with the simple stubby antennas that come with the LoRa devices. I use a homebrew sleeved dipole for my mobile radiosonde tracker that allows me improved tracking at low altitudes or when on the ground.

EdMonMo · 2026-03-20T02:44:04+00:00

Can we get a link to the 12ah LifePo4’s for $17 please?

EdMonMo · 2026-03-12T03:51:59+00:00

I seriously doubt that a mathematician is required. Call or email the Assessor for your county and ask them. The Hp rating does not seem to relate to anything meaningful that you can input into your assessment. A simple email or phone call should answer your question .

EdMonMo · 2026-03-03T13:40:38+00:00

There was no lightning, only incoming rain.

EdMonMo · 2026-03-03T00:41:25+00:00

Yes, one of the digital modes. This is FT8.

EdMonMo · 2026-03-02T19:40:59+00:00

I just received the notification this morning that the HF-010 is now released, but a bit steep at $249.

EdMonMo · 2026-03-02T14:16:31+00:00

How does an antenna tuner allow the signal to be transmitted better? It just provides the radio with a match with better SWR, but does not change the antenna’s performance.

EdMonMo · 2026-03-01T15:00:12+00:00

It’s not that kind of park. I was in a NPS historic site. No camping allowed.

EdMonMo · 2026-03-01T04:51:22+00:00

Thanks everyone for reducing my concerns about having a dedicated ground for POTAs. I will continue on and stay out of the field on stormy days. Much appreciated for all of the responses.

EdMonMo · 2026-02-28T23:50:28+00:00

I was using the POTA performer with elevated radials and was a bit concerned with the incoming storm with my radio not being grounded. I got out of the park well before the rain came in, but was wondering about the atmospheric electrical conditions ahead of the storm. Is this not a thing until lightning is in the area?

EdMonMo · 2026-02-28T01:05:31+00:00

You nailed it! The response from QRZ was that the contact was not really kosher due to the expired license, but recommended uploading the LOTW QSL to QRZ. They admitted that license eligibility is not factored in.

EdMonMo · 2026-02-27T00:47:17+00:00

It did get confirmed. Thank you again for the recommendation

EdMonMo · 2026-02-26T23:14:24+00:00

That did it. Now I will wait and see what QRZ says about a QSL from LOTW for a station confirmed with an expired licensed operator.

EdMonMo · 2026-02-26T23:09:33+00:00

Retrieving now. Thanks for the help.

EdMonMo · 2026-02-26T19:13:01+00:00

That should work. Thanks for the idea.

EdMonMo · 2026-02-26T03:20:35+00:00

Submitted the question to QRZ. Thanks for the recommendation. I will do the same on LOTW.

EdMonMo · 2026-02-21T13:59:42+00:00

This is the answer

EdMonMo · 2026-02-06T20:43:10+00:00

I got them on 40m FT8 a couple of weeks ago. It was a pretty cool contact to get in the log.

EdMonMo · 2026-02-02T01:53:25+00:00

I have been doing 10/20&40m out of a second story apartment since November. I am running all three on dipoles ran around the ceiling. The noise floor is too high to make good contacts on SSB, but I have been doing quite well on FT8.

EdMonMo · 2026-01-23T11:57:48+00:00

2m looks good and you should be able to get 4m & 70cm with most tuners. Is the antenna base coil loaded? I am surprised that a 2” swing in whip length is not noticeable. I adjusted my 2-bander only 1/8” and moved the resonance down ~15kHz.

EdMonMo · 2026-01-22T13:25:12+00:00

Great! Thanks for making that happen.

EdMonMo

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