QRP

[W3WN]

Anyone interested in playing around a little with QRP?

I've always had an interest in it; I've held on to an Ameco AC-1 that I obtained back in my Novice days (haven't fired it up in years though). A little ways back, I picked up a modified Ten-Tec PM-2B but haven't done much with it.

Yesterday, at the Butler Co ARA Swap meet, I found two gems I just couldn't pass on...

-- A complete, assembled, ready to go Tuna-Tin 2, with a 40 meter crystal, for $3 IIRC... it had been donated to the BCARA club table, and near the end of the morning, they were just trying to clear the table off.

-- An A&A 20 meter QRP kit, based on K9AY's design that was in QST a few years back, for $7. This was a ham just unloading stuff he no longer needed in his shack. He also had a Heath HW-8 (that needed some TLC to work on 20 meters) that went for the same $7 just as I got to his truck... and a pair of Astron RS-20A supplies he sold for $30 each, and you can imagine what the pricing was like on most of the rest. (I did pass on the Vibroplex brass racer paddles, not at $105... for that price, I'd just as soon buy a new set!)

I plan to be playing around with these the next few evenings. Well, that's the plan, at least...

[w2amr]

Anyone interested in playing around a little with QRP?

I've always had an interest in it; I've held on to an Ameco AC-1 that I obtained back in my Novice days (haven't fired it up in years though). A little ways back, I picked up a modified Ten-Tec PM-2B but haven't done much with it.

Yesterday, at the Butler Co ARA Swap meet, I found two gems I just couldn't pass on...

-- A complete, assembled, ready to go Tuna-Tin 2, with a 40 meter crystal, for $3 IIRC... it had been donated to the BCARA club table, and near the end of the morning, they were just trying to clear the table off.

-- An A&A 20 meter QRP kit, based on K9AY's design that was in QST a few years back, for $7. This was a ham just unloading stuff he no longer needed in his shack. He also had a Heath HW-8 (that needed some TLC to work on 20 meters) that went for the same $7 just as I got to his truck... and a pair of Astron RS-20A supplies he sold for $30 each, and you can imagine what the pricing was like on most of the rest. (I did pass on the Vibroplex brass racer paddles, not at $105... for that price, I'd just as soon buy a new set!)

I plan to be playing around with these the next few evenings. Well, that's the plan, at least...
I used to have an Argonaut 505 years ago. Very cool qrp rig.
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqEOKicE3F0)wT0dBN)o(78G0g~~_1.JPG?set_id=880 0005007

[KC9ECI]

I normally run QRP. Only two rigs in the shack that have seen much use the last few months are my Icom 703+ and Flex 1500.

[N8YX]

I have some 40M rocks in FT243 holders. Yours for postage.

[PA5COR]

Lowest power from the FT 2000 D = 10 watts.
Max i can make 1000 watts, between those 20 dB i use what is needed to make a reliable qso.
And yes, i already made many with 10 watts ;)

[W3WN]

I have some 40M rocks in FT243 holders. Yours for postage.Let me know how much the postage is. Or your best estitmate!

[W3WN]

One of my many regrets is letting YF1 (ie The Ex) talk me into selling the Atlas 110 I had. Interesting little radio, it was the RX-110 receiver with the TX-110 exciter (not a stand alone transmitter). I picked it up after my original HT-37 blew it's power transformer. I had a lot of fun running 10 W out of that rig, especially considering the makeshift antenna I was using at the time.

Guy I sold it to was supposed to pay me in chunks, and I never did get the last payment from him. I'd gladly reimburse him if I could get that rig back today!

When I worked at Westech, we sold the Argonaut 509 and then the 515. I always liked those rigs. I liked the original Argosy better though... hotter receiver, and it could be cranked anywhere from 1 to 50 watts out. One of these days...

[mw0uzo]

Yeah I do QRP. Quite a few homebrew/kit transceivers here. I find best place for QRP is out in the middle of nowhere where you can get up a good sized antenna and have very low background noise. Always been surprised at who can hear me, even with 5W ssb on 80m.

[N8YX]

Let me know how much the postage is. Or your best estitmate!

$5 ought to cover it. Let me go dig the crystals up before you send fundage. I have two collections of rocks: One box has HC6/U and FT243 and the other has the smaller versions. Pretty sure where the box containing the first lot is, and there's a 7125khz crystal on the loose in the shack.

[WØTKX]

I actually subscribed to a QRPp newsletter years ago. Using less than one watt was the game.

Made a number of 40 meter contacts with half a watt, homebrew xtal tx. There are still some groups that promote it.
(http://qrpp.org/)

[KJ3N]

Life's too short for QRP. :neener: :stirpot: :lol:

Hmm... (http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?291382-Receiver-or-antenna&p=2214512&highlight=#post2214512) :chin: :snicker:

[W3WN]

$5 ought to cover it. Let me go dig the crystals up before you send fundage. I have two collections of rocks: One box has HC6/U and FT243 and the other has the smaller versions. Pretty sure where the box containing the first lot is, and there's a 7125khz crystal on the loose in the shack.No problem on the fin. Just let me know when.

Most 40 M QRP these days is around 7030, since 7040 & vicinity became the digital zone.

And now that I've got the HF6 fixed, I have a good SWR on 40 again. (Hose clamp on top failed, causing the top section to fall into the one below, and a bolt worked it's way out further down, causing the "H" tube to fall into the "G" tube. Shortens the antenna by about 7 feet, no wonder it suddenly stunk)

[W3WN]

Life's too short for QRP. :neener: :stirpot: :lol:

Hmm... (http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?291382-Receiver-or-antenna&p=2214512&highlight=#post2214512):chin: :snicker:Uh huh. I know what you mean (http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?312494-Life-too-short-for-QRP&p=2336724#post2336724)... :evil:

And I agree with you about Scarborough Reef, (http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?291382-Receiver-or-antenna&p=2214925#post2214925) but that's political (in more ways than one)

[W7XF]

What's funny... since I got my replacement truck, I can now tune up on 75 better than 1.2:1 :dance:

[K7SGJ]

Probably the color.

[NQ6U]

You still in the Volvo tractor, Kevin? Maybe there's enough difference in the amount of metal between it and the Freightliner you were driving to change the tuning.

[W7XF]

Yes, Carlo. That seems to make the difference. Not to mention being able to mount the Tarheel II in the clear on the mirror arm.

[NQ6U]

How do you like the Volvo? They seem to be kind of polarizing among drivers. I liked the one I drove for a couple of years but unless you get the bigger model, it's true that they have less room for storing your stuff.

[KC9ECI]

Life's too short for QRP. :neener: :stirpot: :lol:

Hmm... (http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?291382-Receiver-or-antenna&p=2214512&highlight=#post2214512) :chin: :snicker:

I plan to live forever.

[NQ6U]

I plan to live forever.

Oh, jeeze, why??

[K7SGJ]

Probably wants to see how it turns out.

[W3WN]

I plan to live forever. Oh, jeeze, why??Well, some religious scholars & philosophers have maintained over the centuries that there are some that neither Heaven nor Hell will accept, and if there isn't a Limbo or other waiting area in between... that means there's no where to go, therefore, some can't go anywhere, and have to stay put here.

And if you're not into philosophy... then, why not?

[K7SGJ]

Well, some religious scholars & philosophers have maintained over the centuries that there are some that neither Heaven nor Hell will accept, and if there isn't a Limbo or other waiting area in between... that means there's no where to go, therefore, some can't go anywhere, and have to stay put here.

And if you're not into philosophy... then, why not?

Holy Shit. I think my heads going to explode.

[KC9ECI]

Sort of a Heaven won't have me and Hell is afraid I'll take over kind of thing.

[N7YA]

Well, if you're going to hang around in limbo, may as well pack a K2, mini-tuner, Bulldog and some wire.


I was reading that Zed thread...who is this 'MHZ fella? I particularly liked the response to him "its not the power level". :yes:

[KJ3N]

...who is this 'MHZ fella?

QRZ's resident Drama Queen. :roll:

[N8YX]

Well, if you're going to hang around in limbo, may as well pack a K2, mini-tuner, Bulldog and some wire.

I'd rather hang around with a bimbo. What type of rig for that?

[W3WN]

Holy Shit. I think my heads going to explode.Can I have your radios?

[K7SGJ]

Can I have your radios?

Your place will start looking like Pats.

[W3WN]

Your place will start looking like Pats.Nah. No spiders or spidermobiles around. And unlike certain other people, I have shelving!

[W1GUH]

Ran my '817 in the car a lot before I'd gotten the '857 powered for "in-motion." Lots of time I forgot I was running so little power -- lots of QSO's with Q5 signal reports.

[W1GUH]

I'd rather hang around with a bimbo. What type of rig for that?

Sometimes I hope to come back as a bimbo.

[W3WN]

Sometimes I hope to come back as a bimbo.You want to come back as a loaf of bread (http://www.bimbobakeriesusa.com/our_brands/bimbo.html)?

[W1GUH]

http://www.esquire.com/cm/esquire/images/sJ/bimbo-sandwich-0308-lg.jpg

Well, I'd have dough, but the yeast would probalbly cause an infection and leave a crust. Life would be one long loaf, though. No matter how you slice it, it doesn't sound all that good.

[K7SGJ]

http://www.esquire.com/cm/esquire/images/sJ/bimbo-sandwich-0308-lg.jpg

Well, I'd have dough, but the yeast would probalbly cause an infection and leave a crust. Life would be one long loaf, though. No matter how you slice it, it doesn't sound all that good.

Don't be a heel, and try to rise to the occasion.

[W1GUH]

Don't be a heel, and try to rise to the occasion.

Forgot what might be the best part. I'd always be baked!

[N7YA]

Dont shelf the idea, it could make a lot of dough when things heat up.


(Don Rickles would kick us all in the nuts)

[N7YA]

....dammit! Dough was already used....

[NQ6U]

....dammit! Dough was already used....

The yeast you could have done was read back through the thread.

[K7SGJ]

The yeast you could have done was read back through the thread.


Yep, that's what he kneads to do.

[NQ6U]

Yep, that's what he kneads to do.

He's too crusty to roll that way.

[N7YA]

The yeast you could have done was read back through the thread.


Im such a heel. My comments wouldnt have been so stale if i just got past the crust.



Bread jokes...you see, its bread....:lol:

[N7YA]

He's too crusty to roll that way.


DAMMIT!!

[K7SGJ]

Butter get your shit together, honey.

[WØTKX]

What the French Toast?

[K7SGJ]

Your going to have to turnover a new leaf.

[N7YA]

Thats what happens when i just glaze over the top too Bisquickly.

[NQ6U]

Thats what happens when i just glaze over the top too Bisquickly.

I love all this rye commentary.

[N7YA]

Just you wheat, this topic is about to get really deep dish.

[K7SGJ]

Just you wheat, this topic is about to get really deep dish.

I saw that dish. She was really cute. Wish I could pumpernickel.

[N7YA]

I heard you need to be a footlong before she spreads herself on a cracker.

[NQ6U]

I heard you need to be a footlong before she spreads herself on a cracker.

But I'm sure you could rise to the occasion for that cookie.

[K7SGJ]

Doughnut make you want to go QRP? (Dragged back to the topic. Screaming and kicking)

[WØTKX]

She smelled fresh and hot, distracting you from the looks given by her oddly marbled rye...

[N8YX]

Meh...who's got enough bread to afford that dame?

...shuffles off...

[W1GUH]

Oh sweet mother...what have I started?

[NQ6U]

I don't know, but I do eclair that we've whipped this thread into a real creampuff.

[N7YA]

Dont be Kreuler, Danish what you started!

[KC9ECI]

I'd like to frost her brownie.

[W3WN]

Oh sweet mother...what have I started?Considering all of the flour-ey quips, looks like something for everyone's tase, no matter how sweet. Certainly has spiced things up.

Let alone the half-baked ones, but if you can't rise to the occasion, you end up with egg on your face.

[N7YA]

Agreed. Some of these puns are a little starchy, but with all the pasty muffin-tops around here, its a tasty subject that just rolls off the toungue.


Now if you'll excuse me, i need to take a dumpling.

[W7XF]

http://www.esquire.com/cm/esquire/images/sJ/bimbo-sandwich-0308-lg.jpg
OMFG!!!! Bread named after Caribou Barbie!!!!! :scared:

[W7XF]

One of QRZ's resident Drama Queens. :roll:

Fixed that for you. (Of course, they have their resident Drag Drama Queen).... :wtf:

[W9JAM]

I Love my Yaesu ft-817nd radio and my Hustler BTV 5. Can't wait till the end of October though. "On the road again.... Just can't wait to get on the road again...."

[KC9ECI]

703+ and a 6BTV chasing some JT65 at 2W tonight. Might switch over to the 706 and crank it up to 30W later.