Would have thought the same thing but since have worked qrp 20 meters from
the mobile and basic wip, I know it can happen. still trying to figure out
if it comes with a wip or if one can be attached easily. Hooking it up to a
dipole or even a beam wouldn't be the way I'd use it since there are already
plenty of basic qrp rigs. If I can use it like a regular handheld, even if
it was only 20 meter monobander, I'd probably get it. A 17 meter monobander
would even be better. 73, Dave w4ci
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 11:18 PM
Subject: Re: Interesting QRP handheld
> Jim,
>
> I can't imagine it working real well on a band like 20 unless I could get
> everyone to turn off their amplifiers and run QRP (fat chance, right?).
> But, like you, I'm very curious as to exactly what it would do.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 20:58
> Subject: Re: Interesting QRP handheld
>
>
>>I seem to remember encountering a handheld 40 meter rig used by some
>>Alaskan
>> Rescue group at a ham convention many years ago. I can't imagine you
>> could
>> really communicate effectively with one of these new rigs especially with
>> an
>> onboard whip antenna, but it would be fun to try it out. I guess it
>> would
>> beat putting my TS-480 and tractor battery in a backpack with an MP1
>> antenna
>> waving around on top. At least then, I could have a choice of more than
>> five watts output! Jim WA6EKS
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Steve Dresser
>> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 5:40 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Interesting QRP handheld
>>
>> Colin,
>>
>> My guess is that it's some kind of a telescoping whip with a loading coil
>> in
>> the base, probably a pretty healthy compromise at the frequencies it
>> covers.
>> Unfortunately, the operations manual says nothing about the antenna
>> except
>> that the radio has a BNC connector on it. I may give Main Trading
>> Company
>> a
>> call to see if they can answer a few questions. Stay tuned.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 18:06
>> Subject: Re: Interesting QRP handheld
>>
>>
>>> try copying and pasting into your web browser, but remove the greater
>>> than
>>> sign at the beginning of the URL, and the equals sign at the end of the
>>> URL
>>> before hitting enter to open the page.
>>> the description and youtube vidio don't indicate what sort of antenna is
>>> supplied, if any, with the radio.
>>> I'd be very interested to find out what kind of antenna it is though.
>>> Would make for a quick and dirty qrp back pack rig with a small easily
>>> deployed antenna...
>>> 73
>>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>>
>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>> From: "Matthew Chao" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 12:47 PM
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Subject: Re: Interesting QRP handheld
>>>
>>>> Got a "not found" response.--Matt, N1IBB.
>>>>
>>>> At 01:43 PM 11/17/2013, you wrote:
>>>>>Hi all,
>>>>>
>>>>>Do any of you know anything about the Youkits TJ2B MK2 5 Band SSB =
>>>>>Handheld Transceiver? I just saw it on Main Trading Company's website,
>>>>>=
>>>>>and it looks like it might be a fun radio to play with. For those who
>>>>>=
>>>>>are curious about it, here's the link:
>>>>>
>>>>>http://www.mtcradio.com/youkits-tj2b-mk2-5-band-ssb-handheld-transceiver/=
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>I did read the operating manual, and it looks like a pretty simple
>>>>>radio
>>>>>=
>>>>>to learn. I just want to emphasize that I know absolutely nothing
>>>>>about
>>>>>=
>>>>>this radio other than what I've seen at the above link. In fact,
>>>>>before
>>>>>=
>>>>>today, I've never even heard of the company. Let me know what you =
>>>>>think.
>>>>>
>>>>>Steve
>>>
>>
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