All the storms & rain have me going stir-crazy. I've had this #PixieKit for 2 yrs. Fun little project. We'll test it out this weekend during questionable #SpaceWeather #SpaceWx conditions. #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #QRP #QRPp #MorseCode CW
@N4JAW Same here in NEPA. I have an unexpected home landscaping project the rain is prolonging. Still have a bunch of holes to dig before I can think about activating anyway.
@N4JAW You have to have a very well trained ear, as you will hear everything several kHz below and above the frequency. I have activated SOTA summits with this baby (I bought it assembled). It is a bit prone to broadcast overloading, and it sends a chirpy signal. I have used a full-size dipole a couple of times, and then an EFHW. It's fun to have contacts with ~400 mW:
@Ea5iyl When I built my QCX Minis a couple of years ago, I found it thrilling to operate them at QRPp 200 mW and reach contacts far and wide. This small unit allows to me carry it in a small case with a one of my monoband diploe antenna, EFHW or linked dipole. Fun times ahead.
@N4JAW I know you know you cannot expect the nice audio filtering of the QCX Mini...
@Ea5iyl No, I don't expect that type of filtering but I'll be thrilled with whatever I get.
@N4JAW it'll be lots of fun, Jim!