2e0edx
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QRP "It is vain to do with more what can be done with less" William of Occum, 1290-1350.
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Post by 2e0edx on Jan 14, 2007 11:28:00 GMT
If you have just gained a Foundation licence, it's very important not to rush out and buy the first radio you see. There are countless transceivers available and they all have different functions and purposes. One thing I believe is important to remember, modern day transceivers are very expensive!
Some transceivers can cost £7000 (pick yourself off the floor, I'm not joking) it does not mean it will perform any better than one that costs £700. In my opinion, a good antenna is far more important than anything, baring in mind planning permission and area available. If you take two amateurs, one of whom has a radio that does everything apart from mow his lawn, the only thing is, he's paid no attention to his antenna system. On the other hand, take the chap who has only got a basic rig, but he's got a very good antenna. Who do you think is going to work that rare DX station? Ask round your local club members, they will assist greatly and may no of items for sale that will suffice.
I use the Cobweb, omni directional, full size, half wave dipole, not the best but certainly fits the bill........... Look forward to others comments on this vitally important aspect of the hobby.
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Post by m0wow on Jan 15, 2007 8:23:27 GMT
Hi, Excellent post Ian and some timely advice, I to think the antenna is the most important part of the set up. Our Cobwebb is poorly at the moment, due to the wind snapping the 20 mtr wire come the decent wx and i will have to mend it . 73's de Den.
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Post by M0ZOE on Jan 15, 2007 12:23:23 GMT
That is really good advice for any newcomer's to the hobby Ian. I agree that the antenna system is far more important than the type of or cost of the radio
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Post by k9do on Jan 15, 2007 12:59:04 GMT
I agree that the antenna system is far more important than the type of or cost of the radio I agree!! a good antenna will get your signal out.
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Post by M0ZIF on Feb 9, 2008 9:43:02 GMT
my added advice to the above is move house and live on the top of the tallest hill you can find. Or get a big mast it will save you a lot of faffing about
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Post by M0ZOE on Feb 10, 2008 16:29:17 GMT
Hee hee, wow totally sensible advice Lichey but not always possible. It would be great if we all had that option, we are not so bad being where we are as we are half way up a hill. Well you know that but it would be good if we could be right at the top....lol
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Post by M0ZIF on Mar 13, 2008 8:39:49 GMT
and other advice is take someone more experienced than yourself when looking for your first rig!
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m3vqb
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Post by m3vqb on Mar 15, 2008 15:54:36 GMT
:)i agree if unsure ask someone who knows more about what you are buying if i wasnt with scott id off been unsure what to buy and look for but iam sure we will all help each other along the way 73 janine
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m3jzt
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Post by m3jzt on Mar 15, 2008 20:25:58 GMT
I use a Doublet antenna,..along with a 101B Yaesu that cost me 50 quid,....worked Thailand ...Australia,...and Brazil on that one,...other radios but cost a lot more,...under £200,...why the expense?
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Post by M0ZOE on Mar 15, 2008 23:07:44 GMT
Yeah I agree with you Wayne, Radio's don't have to be loads of money to do a good job and I have heard some excellent contacts on cheaper radio's or even second hand ones...again a saving in money. I do think though it can become an addiction and that is what spurr's folks on to buying more costly radio's...
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