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Newly Upgraded Hams! Your operating manners and procedures will pretty much remain the same on HF as they did on the tech and novice frequencies. But our hope is to teach you a little something about the TECHNICAL aspects of HF operation. (And maybe even get you involved in the Morse code anyway. It is a fun mode!) You will be enticed into buying VERY expensive equipment, such as transceivers and antennas. This need not be the case! For instance, I worked The Azores (Off the coast of Africa….) on 40 meters the other night…QRP….using one of my Yo-Yo-Vee antennas and an old Yaesu FT-107M. I recommend that you start out modest, and work your way up as you gain more experience. A simple rig like an Icom IC-718 is a good start. Or if you can find an inexpensive used rig at some of the ham classified websites: qth.com, qrz.com, eham.net and arrl.org. I just sold a beautiful Kenwood TS-140 for $350. A great start-up rig! Antennas: another topic. You DO NOT need to go all out quite yet and purchase a huge tower, rotor and beam. In fact, I’d stay away from ANYTHING over a hundred bucks as far as an antenna. Now some of you are not yet experienced enough in the art of making your own dipole or loop antennas. And that’s why we make the antennas that we do. We provide you with the CONCEPT and PRINCIPALS behind these antennas so you can eventually make your own. We explain the relationship between the length of an antenna and its frequency so you are getting a tutorial about the antenna, along with the product itself. And although our antennas are inexpensive, they last….and last….and last. As a side note, Jackson County, Michigan experienced one of its worst ice storms in recent history this past January. I lost a Yagi beam and ALL of my HF wire antennas. EXCEPT for two! My 20 meter inverted Vee made from #8 grounding wire. And my Yo-Yo-Vee….fixed for 40 meter operation. (And that’s been up at least FIVE YEARS!) The point is: our antennas are not just made for portable, camping, backpacking, QRP or emergency operation. They can be installed on a permanent basis and operated QRO! Try us! We think you’ll be well pleased. And be sure to take a look at what others have to say about our goodies on our testimonial page. (As well as the review sections at Eham.net….) Hope to have an HF QSO with you soon! 73, Bill Lauterbach – WA8MEA Owner, HamRadioFun.com/DWM Communications |
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