#1204 is up and running without too much difficulty, other than the builder making a "rosin joint" at one of the relays which was quickly resolved. I made a few contacts up to 1500 miles away on 10 and 14 MHz, using 1.5 watts (internal batteries) and a Barker & Williamson AC 1.8-30 broadband antenna. This antenna while a great 1.6-30 MHz antenna for 100-watts and higher, MARS, military and allband use- is probably 6 dB down from a center-fed doublet or end-fed wire of similar shape... Still beats a short mobile whip though. The audio with the adjustable crystal filter sounds better than a comparison IC735 and an IC728, both with "CW Narrow" filters. The 600-Hz offset and sidetone is a lot easier for the ear and the brain to make out- compared to the 800-Hz sidetones and offsets in the Icoms and some other models. Now, the final part- choosing some good earbuds and a Pelican or other box for briefcase/suitcase/glove-box. Jay W6CJ AAR9QM _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
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