Well Steve, I feel the same way, but only having 100 watts here,
I must say that I have been pretty happy on 20 meters, even being
able to check into the blind hams net much of the time, even when
conditions are very poor. Jim WA6EKS
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Dresser <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 23:18:16 -0500
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
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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-tran
sceiver/=
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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