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Hi Brian, I have never tried a delta loop, but I do use wire antennas a lot for portable operating. I suspect some deployment challenges and successes are directly applicable, but others may not translate well. So, a few thoughts... 1. A lot depends on how you plan to support your loop. Using a mast...

Hi Jim, Thanks for a terrific report on your Field Kit and its evolution! I have had similar experiences with simplifying, refining, and upgrading my field kits. I am always on the lookout for my next improvement, and I have learned much from other amateurs. I will definitely be looking at 3M Dual L...

I am a newer ham, first licensed in 2020, near the last solar minimum. I got my start with QRP, so that i could participate in Parks on the Air (POTA), beginning in early 2021. I activate parks using 5 watts and CW mode. I have never had a problem getting contacts, provided: 1. I used a decent anten...

I am looking for the "Slick" arborist throw line. Feels more like plastic as opposed a fabric feel. Doesn't hand a ease on tree bark. Trying to find on Amazon, but seems to offer all types of Paracord. Jeff N1JWW Try WesSpur.com, and search "throw line". They have a selection of...

Hi Brian, Another Brian here. I live in northwestern Pennsylvania, so I have a lot of trees around. Also, I most often use wire antennas, because they are light and compact, which suits my style of activating. I frequently use throwlines to deploy my antennas. My favorite throwline kit is an 8-ish o...

I have not used the zBitx or the MFJ-1899t, but I have experience using the Elecraft KX2 / AX1 pairing. The Elecraft pair is similar from the QRP / base-loaded, short vertical perspective. When propagation is good, my combo works well, surprisingly well. With that said, you pay a price for the compa...

You can definitely do a successful activation with 10 watts SSB. Not every activator is willing to carry around a battery big enough to power a 100 watt rig. To give yourself the best opportunity for success, find a park (and a location in the park) where you have cell service to spot yourself on PO...

Hi Ron, I saw your post. I own an older KX3 that I bought used from someone I knew. It has worked very well for me. I did not reply earlier, because I am not knowledgeable enough to answer your question. You might get a faster answer from the folks on Elecraft-KX@groups.io. They have active conversa...

Hey Folks-- glad to be joining the conversation DE KA0GZO (Rob). I am just starting a ham radio reboot as I will be retiring in January. I have acquired some basic kit (Xiegu X6100 and a tactical delta) and would like to get started with POTA and eventually get my CW chops back (or better). I am fe...

being able to "load" or "tune" if you prefer does not mean efficient radiation a dummy load will "tune" just fine Hi Andrew, I will make no claim about this being optimized as an antenna. It is not. I do find it excellent for field use: it deploys easily, it takes up l...