Local folks have been happy with their models: They made and are making many different models. So if you want to hook up an antenna (like a J-pole) you’ll need to buy an SO-239 (female UHF) – to – female SMA adaptor. They have a rather unusual antenna connector setup.They are usually programed with a computer so I suggest that you buy the programming cable that connects the radio to your computer’s USB port.They are throw-away radios if they break, buy a new one.Here are some things to remember if you are considering buying a Baofeng radio: They are primarily commercial radios that can be made to work on our bands. Thanks to Joe – N7IV for putting together this info for our new hams.Ī Chinese company makes Baofeng handy-talkies (HT) that work on 2m and 70cm. Posted on SeptemCategories General Articles Leave a comment on Reworking the 40m Vertical DXCC Will post some results after final tuning and some on-air time. Need to shorten the antenna a bit to get to 7.212 MHz. The SWR is best directly feeding via the coax. Hauled in 5 tons top soils to cover the radials with about 1 inch of soil and then added grass seed. Everything remounted and the first 2 radials installed, only 18 to go for a good start. On Tuesday I designed a home made tilt mount out of angle iron and 2×6’s. I post inside the jacket and placed in the hold and added 2 bags of sackrete. Next I dug a hole 3.5ft deep and place 6 inches of gravel in the bottom. On Monday May 29th I purchased a 4×4 post and cut it to 5ft. I purchased the radial plate from DX Engineering.
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My plan is to install a post near the middle of my side yard and install 20 radials. Ugly Choke Coax Connections and Bleeder Resistor Below are some photos of the current installation. It makes a great 40m receive antenna, but a very poor transmit antenna. I installed a couple of radials on my fence. I used RG58 to wind an air choke and installed a bleeder resistor to eliminate static build up. I mounted this to the corner post of my wood fence. I used this kit along with some PVC pipe to make an insulated mount to create a 1/4 wave 40m vertical. Update: 6/11/17 Must be working OK, worked a new DXCC, Paraguay (Daniel ZP5DBC)Ībout a year ago I purchased an aluminum tubing kit from DX Engineering. Best I can get the SWR is 1.8:1 on 7.212. Update: 6/21/17 Grass is growing in and I just re-installed the bleeder resistor and shortened the antenna about 8 inches.
Have not been active that much but have 40M phone contacts in Russia, Virgin Islands, New Zealand, Australia, & Brazil. Update: 9/22/18 Reworked the guy lines over the summer.
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