Tested running the IC-7300 portable from the backyard today and ended up working 3 POTA stations on 20m. Using 40m, 20m & 10m hamstick dipoles as a portable antenna setup until I can get something better.
Stacked 70cm HO Loops
Purchased this a few weeks ago and I was able to get it up on the roof this afternoon. This install included another run of LMR-400 with N connectors and an Alpha Delta 4 position switch. I am now moving onto antenna projects for the IC-7300.
IC-7300
After being licensed for 19 years I finally purchased my first new HF rig. The IC-7300 is currently setup for RX only until I get more antennas up. In the mean time I am playing with remote control over the USB port with a laptop until I have a permanent solution. Unlike the IC-9700 the… Continue reading IC-7300
Kingdoms of Asia
Checking out the new Kingdoms of Asia area at the Zoo.
Zoo
After an extended break we now have a Zoo membership again.
Columbia State Historic Park
Took a walk around Columbia with my 17mm prime. Ended up taking most of the pictures of signs and making them black and white.
2M HO Loop
Installed coax B a few days ago in preparation for the 2m HO Loop I put up this morning.
2m Switch
Purchased an Alpha Delta DELTA-4B switch for the 2m side of my IC-9700 at the Visalia DX Convention over the weekend. For now the switch is just sitting between the radio and my triplexer/triband vertical antenna. This will allow me to install another coax run to the roof for a horizonal M2 2m HO Loop… Continue reading 2m Switch
IC-9700 – X6000A
Made a trip to HRO in Sacramento to pick up the Icom IC-9700 & Diamond X6000A antenna; both have been installed at the house.
Coax A
Coax A is a 40ft section of LMR-400 with N-type connectors. For testing I have it connected to a dual band Diamond X50A and one of my cheap handhelds. Long term the antenna will be replaced with a triband Diamond X6000A and the radio will be replaced with an Icom IC-9700.