Hi Mark, I am a casual QRP-er (and casual HAM in general) so maybe my opinionated answers will with help the coming wash of advice. You want to start here - so read in between and below:
Jack - KD4IZ Sent from my iPad > On Jan 4, 2015, at 13:34, Mark Tellez <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello all and happy 2015! > > have access to both a Buddipole and an Alexloop antenna. Two good choices for portable field ops, but not for ideal at home unless you are in a condo/apartment/restriction/no space situation. I love the AlexLoop BTW! BUT: Put up a "real" antenna if you are able. More below: > > I have a few questions as a QRP newbie: > > 1) what are the most popular QRP bands for monitoring and what are the main > calling frequencies (day and night)? What Mode? CW, Voice, Digital? > 2) is there a book or website that will give a QRP newbie some background > info on the do and don'ts of QRP? I will let someone else this. > > 3) I am looking for an antenna that can be left attached to the KX3 that > will provide decent HF reception so that I can monitor frequencies during > the times when my other antennas are put away. Any suggestions? You want lack of directionality if you are trying to see if the bands is open - they are not gain antennas but they don't bias what you hear... If you have the space for a ground or roof mounted vertical, I have had a number over the the years. Trapless are better than trapped. I have had my best results with the GAP Titan. Next, the Butternut HFV which required radials. If you have supports and space - try a simple inverted "vee" dipole... it is a cheaper alternative by far. > > 4) I am considering buying a PAR end fed antenna. Any comments on the PAR > vs my other options (Alexloop, Buddipole)? Left for others to answer. Never tried it. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
