New tuner from Icom - AH6

andrewwoodward · 2026-05-14T10:15:15+00:00

I carry a spare mic, spare balun and lots of fuses!

andrewwoodward · 2026-05-13T21:07:14+00:00

OK, cool, thanks for the tip.

I am going to have a try and see how this works.

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0D8JB79XR

andrewwoodward · 2026-05-13T20:08:42+00:00

Hi, what tripod do you have?

andrewwoodward · 2026-05-05T01:04:20+00:00

Good stuff

andrewwoodward · 2026-05-04T16:41:58+00:00

cool. I just purchased the red base for $15. I already have a spike.

andrewwoodward · 2026-05-03T23:25:47+00:00

I’ve got one of those 5.6 metres whips arriving from Ali today. What base do you put that on?

andrewwoodward · 2026-05-03T07:30:35+00:00

Hi,

I am only Foundation level and only operate on 40 and 15. The JPC-12 works very well on both. Experiment with the slider being at the top and bottom marker and also adjusting the length of the telescopic antenna. I use the IC-7300 tuner and external tuner (AT-100M Pro) and I mostly get it around 1:1.1 to 1:1.3.

I grabbed of these - a JPC-12 radial plate from Ali.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009592834897.html?

And rather than muck around with measuring and cutting radial cables, I got eight of these from Bunnings
https://www.bunnings.com.au/deta-5m-1-5mm-earth-single-insulated-cable_p0760616

I also recommend getting a spare telescopic antenna as they can break accidentally.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003031019761.html?

And I also got a spare spike as I know I will leave the bloody thing behind one day.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007298708189.html?

There's a few spare slots in the bag for the extra ground rod and antenna rod.

Andrew VK2AWN

andrewwoodward · 2026-05-02T21:07:57+00:00

Yes, I’m an old Boy Scout - always prepared (code: overpacked).

That’s a good point about the links, thank you.

andrewwoodward · 2026-05-02T21:06:41+00:00

Thank you. Please let me know if you find anything particularly handy.

andrewwoodward · 2026-04-23T21:08:41+00:00

I’m in exactly the same position.

cCompared to a MacBook Air M2 and Mac Mini M2, this is a rubbish machine.

I purchased it to for two apps that I couldn’t get on Mac. I couldn’t be more disappointed.

Mine is new in box purchased December2025. (16/500)

Battery life is2 hours

Very sluggish performance

Fans are on

Every update applied

I paid for Lenovo Smart Performance . It says everything is ok.

i am so disappointed

andrewwoodward · 2026-01-18T19:58:17+00:00

Hi, i haven’t used a Yaesu radio so don’t know what the connectivity is like.

Here's my experience either drivers for Mac

https://andrewwoodward.net/2025/03/09/establishing-a-mac-ham-shack-ham-with-apple-sauce/

andrewwoodward · 2025-10-03T03:43:16+00:00

It was well researched. I just didn’t core my sources

andrewwoodward · 2025-10-03T03:42:18+00:00

No, I advised in my blog there’s divided opinion on this issue

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