QRPguys EFHW? No tune with FT-817

Chris. I’ll be in NoVA/Maryland tomorrow afternoon attempting Lambs Knoll and Quirauk Mt on 2m/6m and if time permits/fast activations another one. Hopefully you can try out your HT on 6m!

Erik
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Let me know when. That’s a bit far, but maybe I can get up to a high point and make it work.

Chris

I did it with jumpers. Yes, I have to get up to change bands but I have to get up to stretch anyway after working a band for a while. Plus, it’s simpler. If a gator clip comes loose, I just clip onto the bare wire where the clip was and I’m good to go.

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Slight change of plans! Compton, North Marshal and Hogsback starting @1430 local if all goes as planned! I’ll try 6m FM on Hogback @1800 local with the FT818.

I might be able to get out to a high point (not a summit though) for the first two (prob not until 3pm or so though). I won’t be free for the 6pm 6m fest.

I’ll bring my 6m antenna long in case you are able to set up for that at Compton or North Marshall.

ETA: I should have a pretty clear shot:
chart

Chris

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qrpguys mini works great, no tuner