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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