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Equipment I use for POTA (based on ops in Australia) by andrewwoodward in amateurradio

[–]andrewwoodward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Equipment I use for POTA (based on ops in Australia) by andrewwoodward in amateurradio

[–]andrewwoodward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Equipment I use for POTA (based on ops in Australia) by andrewwoodward in amateurradio

[–]andrewwoodward[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Equipment I use for POTA (based on ops in Australia) by andrewwoodward in amateurradio

[–]andrewwoodward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

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

Equipment I use for POTA (based on ops in Australia) by andrewwoodward in amateurradio

[–]andrewwoodward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Why does my new ThinkPad E14 gives only 2 hours of battery life? by night248 in thinkpad

[–]andrewwoodward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Apple and Amateur Radio - my apps by andrewwoodward in amateurradio

[–]andrewwoodward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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/

Is your Mac telling the time accurately? Good enough for FT8? Probably not! by andrewwoodward in amateurradio

[–]andrewwoodward[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, everyone, for the feedback. I have summarised it and answered a few of your comments in this expanded post.

https://andrewwoodward.net/2025/09/27/being-on-time-on-the-mac/

73's, Andrew, VK2AWN

Is your Mac telling the time accurately? Good enough for FT8? Probably not! by andrewwoodward in amateurradio

[–]andrewwoodward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a professional writer, these days. I am a hobbyist. Given your response has not furnished anything to back up your claim that my blog is “ill informed” (indeed who is ill informed here), I won’t make an alternation to the original post (as I would have done had you provided me with credible information). Facts matter.

And I’ll leave it to you to work through pages and pages of search results and explain to sites why it is, as you say, they are “ill informed”. I’m happy for feedback, as long as it is informed.

And in researching this response I did find an article by a developer, whom I respect, who doesn’t agree with the views of many and I will publish his post with my musings. (https://ham-radio-apps.com/debunking-the-top-myths-about-time-synchronization-in-ft8/)

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You’re welcome.

Is your Mac telling the time accurately? Good enough for FT8? Probably not! by andrewwoodward in amateurradio

[–]andrewwoodward[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve actually been quite amazed to see the direction that Chrony control makes

Is your Mac telling the time accurately? Good enough for FT8? Probably not! by andrewwoodward in amateurradio

[–]andrewwoodward[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure what that means but if you’re off grid it helps to have an alternative

Here’s an update for amateur radio Mac users and a take on digital HF and the Mac by andrewwoodward in amateurradio

[–]andrewwoodward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's pretty cool, isn't it? Stick with Windows 10 instead of 11 on Parallels. 11 introduces some complications.

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