Testing Out My New 17' Whip Antenna At Lakeside ~ Qrp Ham Radio

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17 foot whip
The CHA SS17 is a standalone stainless steel whip made of 10 sections which extend to 17': and collapses to 27". The whip can easily operate a full quarter wave from 6M through 20M with manual adjustment without the need of a loading coil or can be combined with the CHA MPAS 2.0 as main radiator.
The SS17 is a rust resistant vertical whip equipped with a standard 3/8-24 base mounting. If combined to the CHA MIL EXT 2.0 (8.8' long), a 25.8' long vertical antenna can be created.
Mtn Topper 3b QRP LNR Precision trail friendly
LNR Precision. The Mountain Topper does not have the European CE mark, thus European customers that this affects should not purchase if this is an issue for you. At this time, we will not be offering this as a modified kit as we did for the original Mtr3b.
The Mountain Topper Rigs are designed to be a very small, light weight, very battery efficient, multi-band CW rig suitable for field operation. The small size and low weight make this rig ideal for SOTA operators and backpackers.
● 3 band operation - 40/30/20
● Wide power supply operation - 6V to 12V
● Low operating current - 20 ma @ 6V, 15 ma @ 12V
● 5+ Watts out at 12V supply, 2.5-3W at 9V supply
● Easy to read 2 line LCD display with back lighting.
● Push button tuning and audio limiting eliminates protruding knobs.
● Iambic B mode keyer, 9 to 31 WPM range in 1 WPM steps.
● Three, 63 character message memories with beacon mode.
● Optional decoding and display of Morse being sent via paddle. Know you are sending good code.
● Built in 24 hour real time clock.
● Battery back up restores last used settings on power up.
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Monologue
03:20 Jeep Antenna
07:36 Forgotten Adapter
12:41 Evil Sand Spurs

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@ekbanjosworld4926 6 ай бұрын

He's the one fishing!!! You looking pretty good to him!!! 😂😂😂 It's those shorts you're wearing 😂😂😂

@OregonDX 2 жыл бұрын

I always get the classic “Oh your trying to talk to aliens! Ha ha ha”. Never gets old 🤦‍♂️

@sphexes 2 жыл бұрын

Jack Black goes HAM!

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

I like Jack Black. : )

@Bob814u 2 жыл бұрын

I went 65 miles to a park with my Mountain Topper. I set up, tuned my buddi pole, reached for my Pico key and it wasn't there. CW radio with no key. I found a power adapter plug with two points coming out. I wet my finger and it became a straight key. No contacts that day but it is something I will never forget again. At least the guy didn't sit on his tailgate with his short shorts on watching you. 73!!!

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Now that was an awesome comment. Love that, man I was getting mad just hearing you tell that story about forgetting something, but you had a clever response. Love it. And yeah, this time the dude left me alone. I have a question... Why can't hot women come and bother me huh? Then I probably wouldn't complain.

@jonathancotner7040 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see you making videos again. I hope you have fun with your jeep, and portable ops ;). I've been setting up an 891 system to do a little portable myself ;)

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jonathan, tnx for comment. Yeah so far the jeep is awesome except for storage space. Good show on the 891.

@Peacemaker29073 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Sand spurs. We have them here in SC too.

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Vile vicious nasty things. they Ruin the beach

@Rockeyes 2 жыл бұрын

It's all right mate. The same thing happens here and I feel the same way.

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! makes for interesting video I suppose

@tlnelson7598 Жыл бұрын

I think same PK was parked at the gate. Possible park attendant.

@hamradiocq Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the comment friend!

@RobPetty622 Жыл бұрын

I remember people were curious about what you were doing when you made videos in Missouri. Seems like folks in Oklahoma are equally curious. Human nature, I guess. Remember the PR side of ham radio. That doesn't stand for Paranoid Radio, it's public relations. Just like your awesome videos are great educational tools. Peace.

@hamradiocq Жыл бұрын

Nah, I don't owe the idiot public anything

@larrybushman1 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks always entertaining 73s from the Uk

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Prepper man!

@meganwoods7922 2 жыл бұрын

I get how you feel about folks stopping by or watching you. In the end I actually tell them what I am doing or if someone is watching me I ask them how they are going when they respond I tell them what I am doing. Often people are just happy to get an answer. If it continues I ask them if they come here often. etc. If the convo goes a few overs I say, "I need to get back to what I am doing, but nice to meet you etc" It took me ages to figure out how to do that as it is not something that comes naturally for me anyway.

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I hear what you are saying. I do tell people because they are so mystified by an antenna.

@Aussat 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, Good to come across a video of yours, I have the same problem with people, always stop and watch then at times comes and ask what I'm doing, hate it myself! Connectors.... Bugger it happens mate! Good video, got to love the good old verticals 73

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed Mr. Kiwi.

@samuelmorrlson9005 2 жыл бұрын

Used to walk across sandspurs barefooted and laugh at the pain. Now I'm a tenderfoot and cant even walk across gravel.

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Gravel is a treat compared to these nasty things. Our dog never whines, but when he steps on one of these he does... that's how I know they are harsh.

@ae1tpa92gwtom2 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tommy thx for the video, I left for portable and actually left the radio on the table,.. cheers !! BTW I only work portable and the 17ft whip works a treat, on 20, 17, I worked ZS JA PY W,K VE, etc, phone with 85Watts from Bahrain, You can see my Ops on my channel, not promoting here, 73 n all the best Tommy,.. ciao mate

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the comment, makes me feel better when I'm not the only one that forgets stuff. : )

@Ron_C 2 жыл бұрын

I've always called those little demons sand spurs. Tom...we have had discussions about having a bag of connectors and adapters with our kits!...lol.

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we didn't have these north of here, in MO or anywhere I've ever been. We had cockleburrs(? spelling) and they weren't bad at all compared to these demon bastages.

@samuelmorrlson9005 2 жыл бұрын

That's the south its neighborly talk to start a conversation to get to know each other.

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but if that were true then women would do it as well and they never do.

@off-trailseeking3965 Жыл бұрын

Great video on the 17' whip! Can I ask how you recorded the Google Earth location video at the beginning?

@hamradiocq Жыл бұрын

I use a screen recorder and use the Google Earth app to zoom in, then cut out the bad parts.

@tommycheshire5508 2 жыл бұрын

What a shame you forgot your connectors. I have several small bags with one of each connectors that fit all radios and connectors and antennas. Cost me about seven dollars plus the “bag”. I have three different backpacks, one each for a qrp radio, one for the Yaesu 891, then one for the 817 radio, a small canvas bag that stays one the car trunk, and one for the beach condo. I got tired of standing in a parking lot and screaming at myself. I probably have about $100.00 tied up in all my redundancy, a small price to keep from having an stroke. Took me about a year to devote the dollars to get all of this. A different bag for each radio with different antennas, different radials, keys and mics. I have an extra bag if you want to try one out and see if you like the idea.

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, yeah I hear you, I have a utility bag with connectors, but I figured I was good so I just left without it. I've brought that bag a dozen times and never needed it.... Oh well

@ukpotaparksontheair3670 2 жыл бұрын

You could have just pulled off the pl259s and twisted the wires together.

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

That's true, but probably not that dedicated for this quick trip to do that damage.

@davidhartinger636 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Cincinnati. Our public parks have similar issues. I work for the city in a law enforcement type role and know why the guy approached you. Unfortunately he probably wasn't interested in whether you were fishing or not. You reversed in. That is a signal to guys who are looking for a guy-guy quickie or hookup. Right or wrong, you were a lone guy reversed in a parking spot.

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Yikes man... is parking reversed a 'thing'? I do that so my trunk can be accessed better.

@davidhartinger636 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, yes. It signals the hookup. In an empty parking area, park across lanes with driver door to the grass/non-parking side.

@KX4UL 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamradiocq - Wow... who new? I'll never back in an empty parking lot again...lol!

@joselima7655 2 жыл бұрын

idk man, its hard to be alone in a public park :D but I hear ya, i get crap like that all the time. take that jeep to places they cant go, thats what i'll be doing with mine for some solitude

@tommycheshire5508 2 жыл бұрын

People are attracted to you because you are interesting and charming, just accept it.

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that nice comment, I'd say interesting probably, I'd question charming. lol

@TridentMissileTech 2 жыл бұрын

People checking on me would irritate me. I probably would not be happy either

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I ask... why don't women ever bother me? Why is it always dudes?

@TridentMissileTech 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamradiocq i think for the most part, ham radio is a chick repellent. 😀

@mikestone9129 Жыл бұрын

You gotta remember, you're in Oklahoma now, not Chicago. People are just friendlier there. Be nice.

@hamradiocq Жыл бұрын

Perhaps

@twwtb 2 жыл бұрын

I read someplace that highly intelligent people tend to prefer solitude. So you are good to go man!

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! lol, I do likes to be alone a lot, I also heard that smart people drive faster as well.... I figure you are highly intelligent as well with that awesome comment.

@twwtb 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamradiocq Someone once called me "antisocial" without really knowing what that word means. Now, "a-social" or "unsociable", I can see that. I do tend to be more intelligent when I am alone too. I also dislike curiosity seekers and interruptions.

@sockeatinggolden8316 2 жыл бұрын

If it makes you feel better I've gone out to POTA without any power source. Twice.

@hamradiocq 2 жыл бұрын

Read the comments here sounds like we've all done it... I've left the power at home myself. It's just a lot of equipment to remember and I mix and match so it's easy to forget stuff.

@GordonHudson 2 жыл бұрын

I hate to say it but we have a car park like this near me and it is a popular gay cruising area. Its a great place for radio but not a great place to be parked up in the evening. GM4SVM