Ham Radio Workbench Podcast Episodes

HRWB 214 - Field Day 2024 Debrief with Randy K7AGE and Josh K7OSH

7/16/2024

SHOW NOTES

Randy’s videos
W7Q Field Day
https://youtu.be/bpHgZybV2-Y
W7Q Building the BuddiHex
https://youtu.be/GaPIcw3q6N8
W7Q Tale of Two Trailers
https://youtu.be/6HcxBTvwcLk

Tiny SA Ultra $140
https://www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_16990&products_id=75872

Becen 10 W 40db Attenator DC to 3 Ghz $23
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZLVY9T?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

I ordered a Surcom SW-33 Plus 100W 124-525 Mini Digital Power & SWR meter $45 The H3 measures 5.25 watts on 146.52
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZC7HS75?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

And, one more thing that everyone needs. A tiny HF watt / SWR meter. 0.5 to 120 watts. $58. Tiny size of two stacked Altoids tins. USB C charging.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B31PYF1C?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Elsie - filter design and analysis software
https://tonnesoftware.com/elsie.html

Vince’s newest videos:
FT8/4 from iPhone to your radio, acoustically coupled
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U88QyXzRWCg
Mosquito protection for drive-up POTA activations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcm4bmVTRWE
Discover the secret ingredients to build a trapped EFHW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw7y6jnXwJU

Anytone 878 HT USB-C capable battery
https://powerwerx.com/anytone-3100mah-usb-c-battery-pack

European Ham Radio Show - Morten LB0FI and team
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCskpdbqmEbwm37CS_JVzt6A
https://www.youtube.com/@hamshoweu

VE3IPS John
https://ve3ips.wordpress.com/

W7DBO John
https://www.youtube.com/c/FieldRadio

Vince’s 2024 Field Day story and photos
https://qrper.com/2024/06/experimenting-during-field-day-2024

5 Comments

KO4SOV

7/16/2024 18:04:24

We have had good success with thermacell in central NC, western NC, Virginia, South Carolina and North Florida.

Yes the refills are a bit pricey, but 42 bucks a year for non itchy sleep is worth it to me.

KF0CQN

7/19/2024 12:44:05

There was a device mentioned in the podcast that would allow multiple radios to use the same antenna. Could any more information on that device be provided?

George Zafiropoulos link

7/21/2024 13:35:07

The units are quadplexers by Low Band Systems. They are a 4 band splitter. You run the antenna into one port and then there are 4 ports, one for each band / radio.
We choose the 500w model with 10/15/20/40 meters.
https://lowbandsystems.com/product/quadroplexer-7-14-21-28mhz-500-watts-icas

KF0CQN

7/23/2024 07:14:30

Thanks for the info!

ve3ips John

7/31/2024 13:28:56

I am glad the club loves the BuddiHex, George. It really is a easy to deploy and very effective antenna to increase your contest scores and to work DX.

I can set up by myself in about 25 minutes

PLEASE GUY IT AT ALL TIMES

Pre-set the guys with no antenna, drop the mast, raise the mast with antenna and tighten guys and your done.

I also use Helinox sand bags to keep it up and as a back up

Instant band changes and will take 300 watts PEP no problem it can do more

HRWB 214 - Field Day 2024 Debrief with Randy K7AGE and Josh K7OSH

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