Jim · @N4JAW
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Warm & muggy morning activation from K-4572 along the shores of the Ohio River in Louisville,Kentucky USA with operator Mike Here's what 9v 200mAh gives me with into 40 meter linked up @SOTAbeams traveler mast

#efhw #qcxmini #n4dcw #sota #ParksOnTheAir #pota #hamradio #amateurradio #morsecode #cwoperator #qrpp

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Jim · @N4JAW
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Jim · @N4JAW
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Jim · @N4JAW
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I'm loving this Mini Tuner. I test new antenna under less than ideal conditions like today to see how they perform. If they perform well then they'll likely work under ideal conditions. Heat shrink marks different bands. Hose clamps and zip ties used to connect paracord to tent stakes to support mast when elevated. Nice work during activation today.

#hamradio #amateurradio #qrp #morsecode #cwoperator #ParksOnTheAir #pota #QRPGuys

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Jim · @N4JAW
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doubters? Here's what 5 watts into my using a 40-15 up 30 feet gave me during a yesterday morning. 20 on 20m, 2 on 30m & one 17m Sweden.

#sp4 #cwMorse #hamradio #amateurradio #morsecode #cwoperator #ParksOnTheAir #pota #linkeddipole #diy #qrpradio #hb1b #youkits #qrp

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Jim · @N4JAW
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Jim · @N4JAW
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Not only did I put the mini tuner into service but also a 28' gently used Jackite pole from Ebay for $50. @youkits

#ultraportapaddle #hb1b #hamradio #amateurradio #cw #morsecode #cwoperator #ParksOnTheAir #pota #QRPGuys

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Jim · @N4JAW
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This is a new one for me. Hands were so sweaty they kept sliding off keyer paddles. Gloves didn't help. At 0830 EDT 1230 UTC it was 78° with humidity of 77%. Even the sweat was sweating.

#ParksOnTheAir #pota #ultraportapaddle #hb1b #qrpradio #morsecode #cwoperator #hamradio #amateurradio

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Jim · @N4JAW
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It doesn't matter how many activations I do, I'm still amazed at the POWER of 5 watts into western Canada & Alaska on 20 meters at 9:15 a.m. EDT (1315 UTC)

#hamradio #amateurradio #morsecode #cwoperator #qrp #ParksOnTheAir #pota

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Jim · @N4JAW
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Lots of on 40 meters this morning but it was busy. About to wrap up this activation. At 830 EDT it's 83°. It's a Glenn Frey Axel Foley Day "The Heat is On"

#ParksOnTheAir #morsecode #pota #amateurradio #cwoperator #hamradio #ultraportapaddle #hb1b #qrpradio #qrn

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Jim · @N4JAW
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Jim · @N4JAW
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Today's humid tropical weather put me in an Indiana Jones mood for this activation from K-7956 Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve

#ParksOnTheAir #pota #morsecode #cwoperator #hamradio #amateurradio

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Jim · @N4JAW
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I had a moment this morning. "It works" with my made of 26 AWG ultralight Stealth wire from . Right out of the gate 1st with Rob 28.5' radiator with 28.5' counterpoise Tuned 1.1:1 with on 40,30,20,17,15,12 and 10 meters. It's a keeper.

#morsecode #cwoperator #hamradio #amateurradio #autotuner #z817 #WC1N #qso #ParksOnTheAir #pota #dxengineering #randomlengthwireantenna #dremmittbrown

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Jim · @N4JAW
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Its a Hawaiian shirt Friday for this tropical type weather for this morning's activation from K-7956 Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve

#ssb #autotuner #z817 #qrp #ft817 #qrpradio #morsecode #cwoperator #hamradio #amateurradio #pota #ParksOnTheAir

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Jim · @N4JAW
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Jim · @N4JAW
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For my activation today, I forgot "This" to power my battery & had to use "That" in order to get these QSOs at 200mw. Even with my blunder, I made it happen. does work.

#hamradio #amateurradio #qrpp #morsecode #cwoperator #ParksOnTheAir #pota

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Jim · @N4JAW
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Taking in the serenity of my activation this morning on the Lewis & Clark National Historical Trail K-4572 along the Ohio River in Louisville, KY. USA as the U.S. Coast Guard goes about its morning patrol

#morsecode #cwoperator #hamradio #amateurradio #ParksOnTheAir #pota

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Jim · @N4JAW
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Hadn't planned it but looks like today's activation from the Lewis & Clark National Historical Trail will be I left at home the cable for 12v 3 Ah battery. We'll see how this turns out.

#morsecode #cwoperator #qrpp #pota #ParksOnTheAir

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Jim · @N4JAW
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Jim · @N4JAW
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