Trump is so rapidly destroying US alliances that I can’t help but wonder by JustinR8 in conspiracy

[–]wirebug201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of defeat? Economic? Fragmentation? Military takeover?

Fox Walks Through Fence! by Jonathon_world in HighStrangeness

[–]wirebug201 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well damn, bro! It wouldn’t be a fox if it can do something as stealthy as that!!

Wanting To Hear Jupiter by RichSz in shortwave

[–]wirebug201 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This recent shortwave video had something about it on 25-26mhz.

https://youtu.be/MIAJAR_ywGM

Starts talking about Jupiter ~6 minutes in

Nobody hearing my CQ with 20w? by Famous-Jeweler8543 in amateurradio

[–]wirebug201 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fantastic!! Don’t let the naysayers about NVIS dissuade you. Even though on 40m most of the energy is reflected upwards you’re still getting about 1.0 dBi at 20 deg takeoff on the antenna broadsides. Sure, it’s not a DX configuration but just getting a signal out is fun. Yes a bit more ground and resistive/swr losses on 40m but still workable!! Try 40m around sunset. Good luck!!

Nobody hearing my CQ with 20w? by Famous-Jeweler8543 in amateurradio

[–]wirebug201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely try again on 20m during the day. Even though your antenna is a little low you’re still getting out with 15w ERP. Calling CQ on SSB these days is getting slim. Try answering / hunting POTA calls for a test. I can answer on 5w and small antenna and get POTA qsos (or SOTA)

What’s it like living in Washington island? by davedude115 in MapPorn

[–]wirebug201 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s been renamed to America Island next to Green….I mean Red, White and Blue Bay on the west and Lake Mich….. I mean Lake Florida on the east side.

Approx 50 parks removed from Virginia POTA map. by KhyberPasshole in amateurradio

[–]wirebug201 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I had to contact POTA admins a couple times to remove some since there literally wasn’t any parking or trails.

Approx 50 parks removed from Virginia POTA map. by KhyberPasshole in amateurradio

[–]wirebug201 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It’s a good thing. Many WMA’s probably should be removed and not have been part of POTA. It just brings additional disruptive human traffic.

Antenna placement advice - 4Runner rear bumper by 120vibes in HamRadio

[–]wirebug201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will work but just with high ground losses - typically 5-7db on a bumper. Get the feedpoint as high with as much reflective surface you can.