Hi all,
Last week (05/11) was ready to go for F/CR-237 but the rain and some cramps made me postpone this activation.
The next day the sky was gray but no rain was forecast, I changed to F/CR-334 - ND des Anges, easier to activate.
My goal was to try my new KX3 and test the JPC-12 vertical antenna on 28Mhz.
Thanks portable-antennas - Welcome
55 QSOs were made on all bands between 28 and 7 MHz and 2 on VHF in 1h33
Band changes are not automatic since you have to go to the tuning coil to make them, this is the only drawback of this antenna.This remains quite fast if you have identified the frequencies on this coil in advance, I didn’t do 60m, I forgot to take the 5m telescopic section.
Crazy RBN
The KX3 test was convincing for me, especially in CW. With its 10 watts and its ATU and very good reception. On the other hand in SSB I had not made the settings correctly, I called over 40m without success. I have not tried the 144Mhz which the device is equipped with. I still have to practice at home to master the different menus and functions.
A very good day in this region rich in SOTA summits !
Photo A :
F/CR-007 at 17Km away
Photo B :
F/CR-203 - F/CR-222 - F/CR-237 - F/CR-317 at +/- 17Km away
Thank you for your calls, see you soon
73, Eric F5JKK