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| My home station has evolved and improved and is currently being scaled back from what it once was (a Multi-Multi). Now I'm primarily operating alone or with a friend in a Multi-Single. I have the opportunity to operate contests from one of the best stations in the world and have had a few opportunities to go on major DX Peditions. Having those opportunities, I no longer need to beg people to show up at my house to fill seats. It may seem unbelievable to some, it sure does to me, that I had difficulty getting operators to come out to a well stocked station and use the equipment for a contest. I even provided food and drinks but had difficulty getting folks around K.C. to commit to anything. For that reason alone I have down-scaled and have a "pleasure" station now. One 1000MP, One ACOM 2000A a Tribander, a 40M 4-square, a 160M 1/4 wave and some seasonal beverages. It provides me with good enough equipment to work the rare ones when they're on, and have fun in a contest if I feel like playing. | |||
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While I have tried several different radios, my first HF radio was an Icom 706 MKII. Some of you may find that hard to believe but I was licensed in 1997 and wanted an all mode all band radio. this radio has served me well and is still in service at the PJ2T contest station as a 6 meter Radio. I currently use Yaesu FT1000MP |
Antennas I have always had a love and fascination for antennas. I still find them mysterious to a point and try to educate myself about them every chance I get. I have used mag mount verticals, small, medium and large trapped and untrapped beams and erected and own my favorite 160M 1/4 wave vertical. I love antennas. |
Amplifiers I have used a few different amplifiers over time. My first amp was a small dual band 2M/440 mobile amp. Followed by a 160 watt 2 meter amp. Almost killed myself on a Drake L4-B. Used a TL922A on HF when I needed an amp for 160M. And finally investigated and bought what I think is the best amp made. ACOM 200A |
Hardware You can bet that it takes a lot more than a radio and antenna to be successful making contacts on a regular basis. Tuners, switches, meters, coax, and a variety of "other" items are required or at least commonly used. In this section I show the equipment in picture form with descriptions when necessary of explanation. |
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