QRP

[KB1LQC]

Well, the title kinda sums it up?

Any Youths interested in QRP or possible QRPp operating? I absolutely love QRP CW, built two ten tec QRP kits, my first radio was a homebrewed QRPp transmitter and a borrowed reciever. Ive talked more that 1000 miles per watt, and Lower the power on the FT-897D to 5 watts whenever I can. Anyone else?

[ve6wtf]

I have built my own 30 metre, ten MHZ QRP but have not operated it more than once.
It cost me (without the antenna)
10$ canadian.

runs 500mw at 12 volts, But I run it off of 9 Volt sqaure with a clip.

This transmitter I built so that the crystal can me removed, (i used a crystal holster).
And the coil can be changed,

So if i had a bunch of coils, Which i do,
And all the crystals,
I can work, 160,80,40,and 30 by changing it out in two minutes,

If anyone wants the plans, just fire me an email,

fenster123@hotmail.com

[KB1LQC]

What was it? did you make any contacts? HIHI is the output filtered?

[KE5FIX]

Email sent.

[ve6wtf]

I will be posting pictures of my new 6 Metre QRP
with adjustable audio!!! AND!!!!

[KB1LQC]

Nice, Homebrew or Kit? guess we will find out with the pics!

[ve6wtf]

completely homebrew,
I have to build a case for it,
then i will take some pics

[2I0JVI]

I try to do QRP CW where possible, with <5W on 20m and 30m, which is no great deal, as I am restricted to 10W under normal circumstances

73 Jonathan

[KB1LQC]

Nice! I absolutely love to use my Ten Tec 1320 and 1340 series radios. They are excellently designed and very dependable. I really ahve been enjoying the 1340 on 40M lately too! max power is about 3.5 to 4 watts.

[kc9fje]

Im set for 2m and 6m SSB QRP in the house...

[pe2ysb]

i've a yaesu ft-817nd since this weekend, and i used a kenwood ts-120v for some time, i only work QRP, it's just more fun to make QRP QSO's

[VA3SAX]

yeah due to antanna issues for HF I'm restricted to portable QRP often in the backyard...though with propogation these days I can't get the antenna up high enough to make it out to anyone listening. was given a norcal cascade SSB for 20 and 75 shortly after I got my liscense

[pe2ysb]

i also can't place a nice antenna, i use a wire between 2 clousets, works fine. best dx 5w, 20m, wire in my room as antenna, +3500km (ssb)

[VA3SAX]

do you call CQ or just listen and pick out a particularly strong station and return their call? I have called CQ on 20 with a wire dipole in the backyard ...between 2 trees with 0 luck after close to an hour of calling

[kl7aj]

Quote[/b] (KB1LQC @ Oct. 09 2006,06:39)]Well, the title kinda sums it up? #

Any Youths interested in QRP or possible QRPp operating? I absolutely love QRP CW, built two ten tec QRP kits, my first radio was a homebrewed QRPp transmitter and a borrowed reciever. #Ive talked more that 1000 miles per watt, and Lower the power on the FT-897D to 5 watts whenever I can. #Anyone else?
I'm an "oldth" and I'm interested. :)P

eric

[pe2ysb]

Quote[/b] (VA3SAX @ Nov. 08 2006,11:26)]do you call CQ or just listen and pick out a particularly strong station and return their call? I have called CQ on 20 with a wire dipole in the backyard ...between 2 trees with 0 luck after close to an hour of calling
I listen for other people calling CQ and than answer to the other stations call. If you say you're QRP they almost always come back to you.

my rule: If i can hear them and they are European i can work them.

calling CQ doesn't really work for a PA or PE station, there just to many PA and PE stations http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif not a very interesting DX http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[VA3SAX]

neither is VA...the americans really don't care to work us much at all...unless they're looking for an award that needs us.

[pe2ysb]

you could also try CW, you can work the world with 5w in CW.

[VA3SAX]

my QRP rig is SSB only...I'm working on getting myself an 817 that is indeed a very fine radio. Was borrowing my Club president's one for the last month. but I had to give it back on tuesday

[pe2ysb]

i bought a ft-817nd last weekend, its a great rig!

[KC2IJE]

I hope I'm still considered a youth these days. Definitely interested in QRP. I have built so far but have not tested my "two tinned tuna transmitter", and am waiting patiently for my Rockmite 40m Xcvr to build and test. In the mean time I really need to make a simple 40m antenna where I can easily take it around with me. Any suggestions?

[pe2ysb]

Quote[/b] (KC2IJE @ Nov. 12 2006,21:46)]I hope I'm still considered a youth these days. Definitely interested in QRP. I have built so far but have not tested my "two tinned tuna transmitter", and am waiting patiently for my Rockmite 40m Xcvr to build and test. In the mean time I really need to make a simple 40m antenna where I can easily take it around with me. Any suggestions?
it depends on your age if'you're considered youth.

[KC2OHW]

well, Im 17 and I am in the process of building a QRP openHSMM 2.4GHz repeater....
It will operate on 20mW to 250mW.
If I had more time I would get into HF but with college coming up and everything I just don't have the time for all of this and i figure the openHSMM project will be something to just keep me involved somewhat.
-Steven

[2I0JVI]

I have only ever had one QRP CW contact (<5W), with a G3 in Essex and that is about nthe hieght of it, although I did have several QRP fone QSOs all over the place when Condx were were good with just about 5-10 W

73 es tnx Jonathan

[ve6wtf]

Quote[/b] ]I hope I'm still considered a youth these days. Definitely interested in QRP. I have built so far but have not tested my "two tinned tuna transmitter", and am waiting patiently for my Rockmite 40m Xcvr to build and test. In the mean time I really need to make a simple 40m antenna where I can easily take it around with me. Any suggestions?

Well look at some mobile antennas,
And get yourself a tuner