UT/SA7BOA

18MHz

Poqet PC - The QRPer's field computing dream

"Small, battery-powered "palm top" computer that runs the DOS operating system and has an RS-232 serial port and non-volatile SRAM cards for disk storage. These little computers are absolutely perfect for use out in the field with battery power (like during Field Day) and in portable operating events: contest logging, serial terminal for control of rigs, note-taking, data gathering, etc.

Powered by 2 "AA" bateries, the Poqet PC has a flip-up 80 char x 25 line LCD display and a pretty usable keyboard. The 1 megabyte removable PCMCIA SRAM cards can also plug into your full-blown laptop in order to transfer files between the computers, and the built-in software (editor, calculator, scheduler, address book and terminal emulator) allows you to use this 8088 XT-compatible computer for many purposes around the radio shack."

I have one for sale so if you're interesting in buying it - just let me know. Good condition, no mods, no warranty.

Open season 2012

Visit to the nearest place available for winter operations was very short. Strong wind and snow convinced me to postpone tests of Vertical for 20-17 meters until the next time.

Nevertheless, I heard a lot of stations on 20 meters. Antenna was veery simple, 1/4 Vertical for 20m, steel guard used as a counterpoise. With 20W I worked several EU stations and even caught two memorial ctations: EK85GM and EM1000USK.

My SAT 6+8el Yagi

The first VHF antenna I built (and still using) is 6+8el lightweight Yagi. There is huge amount of MMANA models(made by RZ9CJ) and a lot of the construction details at Radioscanner forum. 

So, what you need for building is a good model with parameters which you think will be the best for your QTH.

50MHz Es evening

Planning expedition? Don't forget proper AC power plug!