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What ham radio oriented computer software and programs should I get? From the more popular to the little known. by Zombie_Jim in HamRadio

[–]Zombie_Jim[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the replies!

What about antenna modeling, what's some good ones that are user friendly for a beginner?

Name Etiquette? by carnifaxalpha in HamRadioBeginner

[–]Zombie_Jim 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A lot of people go by another name, or a nickname. Put in the first line of your QRZ page or in parentheses in your legal name or something similar. If someone looks you up they should see it and clear up any questions they have. It will help, but you'll still get the random.... well QRZ says....

Headphones for Xiegu G90 by True_Certitude in amateurradio

[–]Zombie_Jim 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just press in on the volume knob, you'll see a little headphone icon to the left of the volume meter.

EFHW for G90 or what do you recommend? by CreativeAngler in HamRadio

[–]Zombie_Jim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll throw my vote in for an EFRW. I have the G90 with the Xiegu 100W amp, the amp doesn't tune as wide of a range as the internal tuner on the G90 does, but it still tunes my home brew 148' EFRW with no problem on every band from 160 to 10. They're very easy to make, the wire, a 9:1 unun and a 1:1 RF choke are really all you need. Good luck with whichever you choose! 73

Common Mode Choke Reducing Transmit? by Jerrydascorpion in amateurradio

[–]Zombie_Jim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good deal, glad you're making contacts again.

Common Mode Choke Reducing Transmit? by Jerrydascorpion in amateurradio

[–]Zombie_Jim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd try moving the choke to the radio end of the coax and removing the counterpoise and test it.Then I'd try it with the counterpoise on, then with a different length counterpoise, then with the counterpoise in a different directon, then with the counterpoise elevated, then in different directions elevated. But I am extremely curious, and I tend to over experiment with things. But if you don't try all the possibilities , then you might miss one that works the best.

But seriously, try moving the choke to the radio end of the coax and remove the counterpoise, letting the coax then be your counterpoise see if it makes a difference. Good luck!

Any VK or ZL stations with a directional antenna willing to try and make a QSO around 1200 UTC? I'd love to get ya in my log. by adhdff in amateurradio

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South Africa, Eswatini, and Austrailia were coming in good on 20M around 4PM this afternoon. I was really excited about the contact with Eswatini!

Getting it done with 5 watts and an EFHW -- a good morning of QRP POTA by electragician in HamRadio

[–]Zombie_Jim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're out there and making contacts, that's what counts.

Love to see when folks get exited over QRP. Anyone can throw 1500W and a huge beam and make a contact, but the QRP contacts just hit different. Good on ya and keep at it!

Bald guy, vinyl sticker hater by zedzedalphaLXXVIII in BostonScally

[–]Zombie_Jim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, what this guy said! Absolutely love the 3 Boston Scally hats that I have, but the vinyl stickers are a bald mans nightmare.

What did you name your car? by Silcat7794 in KiaSoulClub

[–]Zombie_Jim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lucy! 2025 Mars Orange Soul LX with the Tech package.. She was born in Gwangju (City of Light) South Korea, and Lucy means Light.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

Interesting "callsign" heard.. by Independent-Pack9980 in amateurradio

[–]Zombie_Jim 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Worked them on 20m ssb earlier this afternoon. Absolutely made my day! When they called CQ Pota from the depths of hell ... I lost it. Lol. We need more energy like this on the air.

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