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For anyone interested in the homebrew loaded whip antenna (AX1 inspired) I posted about earlier, I've popped the design notes and files up here: https://www.george-smart.co.uk/2026/08/a-homebrew-short-loaded-whip-for-20m-30m/

#hamradio #homebrew #antenna #elecraft

For anyone interested in the homebrew loaded whip antenna (AX1 inspired) I posted about earlier, I've popped the design notes and files up here: https://www.george-smart.co.uk/2026/08/a-homebrew-short-loaded-whip-for-20m-30m/

#hamradio #homebrew #antenna #elecraft

For anyone interested in the homebrew loaded whip antenna (AX1 inspired) I posted about earlier, I've popped the design notes and files up here: https://www.george-smart.co.uk/2026/08/a-homebrew-short-loaded-whip-for-20m-30m/

#hamradio #homebrew #antenna #elecraft

For anyone interested in the homebrew loaded whip antenna (AX1 inspired) I posted about earlier, I've popped the design notes and files up here: https://www.george-smart.co.uk/2026/08/a-homebrew-short-loaded-whip-for-20m-30m/

#hamradio #homebrew #antenna #elecraft

For anyone interested in the homebrew loaded whip antenna (AX1 inspired) I posted about earlier, I've popped the design notes and files up here: https://www.george-smart.co.uk/2026/08/a-homebrew-short-loaded-whip-for-20m-30m/

#hamradio #homebrew #antenna #elecraft

Does anyone sell ready-to-go K6ARK mini-mics for the Elecraft KX2?

#hamradio #elecraft

Does anyone sell ready-to-go K6ARK mini-mics for the Elecraft KX2?

#hamradio #elecraft

Does anyone sell ready-to-go K6ARK mini-mics for the Elecraft KX2?

#hamradio #elecraft

Does anyone sell ready-to-go K6ARK mini-mics for the Elecraft KX2?

#hamradio #elecraft

Does anyone sell ready-to-go K6ARK mini-mics for the Elecraft KX2?

#hamradio #elecraft

@smalldog

AWESOME!

I think i first got licensed in 1992 in Ohio.. and i have only had #QRP until about 2 years ago, i got my first radio off the shelf. Yeasu FT-710. It's the first time i have ever had more than 12 watts ( i built an #elecraft k1 and k2)..

But I still love my QRP radios.

If i am totally being honest, I just ordered the QMX+ for me, too.

I still have never talked on the Yeasu or turned the power past 30 watts.

@smalldog

AWESOME!

I think i first got licensed in 1992 in Ohio.. and i have only had #QRP until about 2 years ago, i got my first radio off the shelf. Yeasu FT-710. It's the first time i have ever had more than 12 watts ( i built an #elecraft k1 and k2)..

But I still love my QRP radios.

If i am totally being honest, I just ordered the QMX+ for me, too.

I still have never talked on the Yeasu or turned the power past 30 watts.

@smalldog

AWESOME!

I think i first got licensed in 1992 in Ohio.. and i have only had #QRP until about 2 years ago, i got my first radio off the shelf. Yeasu FT-710. It's the first time i have ever had more than 12 watts ( i built an #elecraft k1 and k2)..

But I still love my QRP radios.

If i am totally being honest, I just ordered the QMX+ for me, too.

I still have never talked on the Yeasu or turned the power past 30 watts.

@smalldog

AWESOME!

I think i first got licensed in 1992 in Ohio.. and i have only had #QRP until about 2 years ago, i got my first radio off the shelf. Yeasu FT-710. It's the first time i have ever had more than 12 watts ( i built an #elecraft k1 and k2)..

But I still love my QRP radios.

If i am totally being honest, I just ordered the QMX+ for me, too.

I still have never talked on the Yeasu or turned the power past 30 watts.

@smalldog

AWESOME!

I think i first got licensed in 1992 in Ohio.. and i have only had #QRP until about 2 years ago, i got my first radio off the shelf. Yeasu FT-710. It's the first time i have ever had more than 12 watts ( i built an #elecraft k1 and k2)..

But I still love my QRP radios.

If i am totally being honest, I just ordered the QMX+ for me, too.

I still have never talked on the Yeasu or turned the power past 30 watts.

If you’ve watched Thomas @qrper’s field report reviewing Ralf, DB4REB’s aftermarket #cw paddles for the #elecraft #kh1 you’ll be delighted to know I have a limited stock of these available for sale on my shop.

This will likely ship week after next when I get back from holiday. Once they're sold out I'll turn on pre-order and let Ralf know he has some paddles to make up 😁

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/db4reb-paddles

#morsecode #pota #sota

If you’ve watched Thomas @qrper’s field report reviewing Ralf, DB4REB’s aftermarket #cw paddles for the #elecraft #kh1 you’ll be delighted to know I have a limited stock of these available for sale on my shop.

This will likely ship week after next when I get back from holiday. Once they're sold out I'll turn on pre-order and let Ralf know he has some paddles to make up 😁

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/db4reb-paddles

#morsecode #pota #sota

If you’ve watched Thomas @qrper’s field report reviewing Ralf, DB4REB’s aftermarket #cw paddles for the #elecraft #kh1 you’ll be delighted to know I have a limited stock of these available for sale on my shop.

This will likely ship week after next when I get back from holiday. Once they're sold out I'll turn on pre-order and let Ralf know he has some paddles to make up 😁

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/db4reb-paddles

#morsecode #pota #sota

If you’ve watched Thomas @qrper’s field report reviewing Ralf, DB4REB’s aftermarket #cw paddles for the #elecraft #kh1 you’ll be delighted to know I have a limited stock of these available for sale on my shop.

This will likely ship week after next when I get back from holiday. Once they're sold out I'll turn on pre-order and let Ralf know he has some paddles to make up 😁

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/db4reb-paddles

#morsecode #pota #sota

If you’ve watched Thomas @qrper’s field report reviewing Ralf, DB4REB’s aftermarket #cw paddles for the #elecraft #kh1 you’ll be delighted to know I have a limited stock of these available for sale on my shop.

This will likely ship week after next when I get back from holiday. Once they're sold out I'll turn on pre-order and let Ralf know he has some paddles to make up 😁

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/db4reb-paddles

#morsecode #pota #sota

Well, this looks very pretty - a #ft8 / #ft4 app for iPhone / iPad for use with a bunch of radios via an audio interface by Jon, KB0RB.

https://greylineft8.com/index.html

Insta-purchase from me, especially as I'll be /P in OE next week with my #elecraft #kx2

Well, this looks very pretty - a #ft8 / #ft4 app for iPhone / iPad for use with a bunch of radios via an audio interface by Jon, KB0RB.

https://greylineft8.com/index.html

Insta-purchase from me, especially as I'll be /P in OE next week with my #elecraft #kx2

Well, this looks very pretty - a #ft8 / #ft4 app for iPhone / iPad for use with a bunch of radios via an audio interface by Jon, KB0RB.

https://greylineft8.com/index.html

Insta-purchase from me, especially as I'll be /P in OE next week with my #elecraft #kx2

Well, this looks very pretty - a #ft8 / #ft4 app for iPhone / iPad for use with a bunch of radios via an audio interface by Jon, KB0RB.

https://greylineft8.com/index.html

Insta-purchase from me, especially as I'll be /P in OE next week with my #elecraft #kx2

Pssst, don't tell anyone but there is a superb mast mounting point on North Berwick Law (https://sotl.as/summits/GM/SS-280) that my fellow activators didn't notice 😁

Fantastic day yesterday with Alex, Fraser and Thomas. My first #sota as well.

Used my #elecraft #kx2 (with KXUSBC2 & Turret Mic - obviously). First outing for the Spooltenna Ultra paired with the ever trusty Sotabeams Tactical Mini.

I expect Thomas and Alex will be producing field reports, I'll link them in thread when they're available.

Pssst, don't tell anyone but there is a superb mast mounting point on North Berwick Law (https://sotl.as/summits/GM/SS-280) that my fellow activators didn't notice 😁

Fantastic day yesterday with Alex, Fraiser and Thomas. My first #sota as well.

Used my #elecraft #kx2 (with KXUSBC2 & Turret Mic - obviously). First outing for the Spooltenna Ultra paired with the ever trusty Sotabeams Tactical Mini.

I expect Thomas and Alex will be producing field reports, I'll link them in thread when they're available.

Pssst, don't tell anyone but there is a superb mast mounting point on North Berwick Law (https://sotl.as/summits/GM/SS-280) that my fellow activators didn't notice 😁

Fantastic day yesterday with Alex, Fraser and Thomas. My first #sota as well.

Used my #elecraft #kx2 (with KXUSBC2 & Turret Mic - obviously). First outing for the Spooltenna Ultra paired with the ever trusty Sotabeams Tactical Mini.

I expect Thomas and Alex will be producing field reports, I'll link them in thread when they're available.

Pssst, don't tell anyone but there is a superb mast mounting point on North Berwick Law (https://sotl.as/summits/GM/SS-280) that my fellow activators didn't notice 😁

Fantastic day yesterday with Alex, Fraser and Thomas. My first #sota as well.

Used my #elecraft #kx2 (with KXUSBC2 & Turret Mic - obviously). First outing for the Spooltenna Ultra paired with the ever trusty Sotabeams Tactical Mini.

I expect Thomas and Alex will be producing field reports, I'll link them in thread when they're available.

Pssst, don't tell anyone but there is a superb mast mounting point on North Berwick Law (https://sotl.as/summits/GM/SS-280) that my fellow activators didn't notice 😁

Fantastic day yesterday with Alex, Fraser and Thomas. My first #sota as well.

Used my #elecraft #kx2 (with KXUSBC2 & Turret Mic - obviously). First outing for the Spooltenna Ultra paired with the ever trusty Sotabeams Tactical Mini.

I expect Thomas and Alex will be producing field reports, I'll link them in thread when they're available.

Prepping for a #sota #pota activation at North Berwick Law with @qrper (MM5SWL), @GM5ALX and MM0EFI tomorrow.

Went to re-assemble my #elecraft #kx2 (I test every KXUSBC2 board in it before sending) only to find that I've clearly dispatched mine 🤦‍♂️. Swiftly made a new one up and I'm ready to go*

*not at all, haven't packed anything else yet.

Prepping for a #sota #pota activation at North Berwick Law with @qrper (MM5SWL), @GM5ALX and MM0EFI tomorrow.

Went to re-assemble my #elecraft #kx2 (I test every KXUSBC2 board in it before sending) only to find that I've clearly dispatched mine 🤦‍♂️. Swiftly made a new one up and I'm ready to go*

*not at all, haven't packed anything else yet.

Prepping for a #sota #pota activation at North Berwick Law with @qrper (MM5SWL), @GM5ALX and MM0EFI tomorrow.

Went to re-assemble my #elecraft #kx2 (I test every KXUSBC2 board in it before sending) only to find that I've clearly dispatched mine 🤦‍♂️. Swiftly made a new one up and I'm ready to go*

*not at all, haven't packed anything else yet.

Prepping for a #sota #pota activation at North Berwick Law with @qrper (MM5SWL), @GM5ALX and MM0EFI tomorrow.

Went to re-assemble my #elecraft #kx2 (I test every KXUSBC2 board in it before sending) only to find that I've clearly dispatched mine 🤦‍♂️. Swiftly made a new one up and I'm ready to go*

*not at all, haven't packed anything else yet.

Prepping for a #sota #pota activation at North Berwick Law with @qrper (MM5SWL), @GM5ALX and MM0EFI tomorrow.

Went to re-assemble my #elecraft #kx2 (I test every KXUSBC2 board in it before sending) only to find that I've clearly dispatched mine 🤦‍♂️. Swiftly made a new one up and I'm ready to go*

*not at all, haven't packed anything else yet.

First day out on the motorbike for ages. Took the opportunity on the way back to activate #pota GB-2083.

Unfortunately I didn’t manage to get the 10 I needed. The rain caught up with me and I got the final proof I need a new KX2 battery. Still, great fun and awesome scenery!

Gear: #triumph Tiger 1200 XCA, #elecraft #kx2, #kxusbc2 USB-C charger, AX1, AX1 antenna mount, G7UFO Turret Mic.

First day out on the motorbike for ages. Took the opportunity on the way back to activate #pota GB-2083.

Unfortunately I didn’t manage to get the 10 I needed. The rain caught up with me and I got the final proof I need a new KX2 battery. Still, great fun and awesome scenery!

Gear: #triumph Tiger 1200 XCA, #elecraft #kx2, #kxusbc2 USB-C charger, AX1, AX1 antenna mount, G7UFO Turret Mic.

First day out on the motorbike for ages. Took the opportunity on the way back to activate #pota GB-2083.

Unfortunately I didn’t manage to get the 10 I needed. The rain caught up with me and I got the final proof I need a new KX2 battery. Still, great fun and awesome scenery!

Gear: #triumph Tiger 1200 XCA, #elecraft #kx2, #kxusbc2 USB-C charger, AX1, AX1 antenna mount, G7UFO Turret Mic.

First day out on the motorbike for ages. Took the opportunity on the way back to activate #pota GB-2083.

Unfortunately I didn’t manage to get the 10 I needed. The rain caught up with me and I got the final proof I need a new KX2 battery. Still, great fun and awesome scenery!

Gear: #triumph Tiger 1200 XCA, #elecraft #kx2, #kxusbc2 USB-C charger, AX1, AX1 antenna mount, G7UFO Turret Mic.

First day out on the motorbike for ages. Took the opportunity on the way back to activate #pota GB-2083.

Unfortunately I didn’t manage to get the 10 I needed. The rain caught up with me and I got the final proof I need a new KX2 battery. Still, great fun and awesome scenery!

Gear: #triumph Tiger 1200 XCA, #elecraft #kx2, #kxusbc2 USB-C charger, AX1, AX1 antenna mount, G7UFO Turret Mic.

Thanks to @qrper for the plug 🥁 for Manuel @hb9dqm 's KXUSBC2 #kx2 charger on the #hamradioworkbench podcast.

The whole episode is worth a watch as Lynn KU7Q who produces the CTR2 controllers is also a guest.

https://youtu.be/-hbKnSR2rrA?si=EeSxOgPMLg8_d89k&t=3840

Both are available on my shop alongside mics for #elecraft, #qrplabs and load of other radios.

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/kxusbc2-unofficial-internal-usb-c-charger-for-the-elecraft-kx2

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/ctr2

Thanks to @qrper for the plug 🥁 for Manuel @hb9dqm 's KXUSBC2 #kx2 charger on the #hamradioworkbench podcast.

The whole episode is worth a watch as Lynn KU7Q who produces the CTR2 controllers is also a guest.

https://youtu.be/-hbKnSR2rrA?si=EeSxOgPMLg8_d89k&t=3840

Both are available on my shop alongside mics for #elecraft, #qrplabs and load of other radios.

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/kxusbc2-unofficial-internal-usb-c-charger-for-the-elecraft-kx2

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/ctr2

Thanks to @qrper for the plug 🥁 for Manuel @hb9dqm 's KXUSBC2 #kx2 charger on the #hamradioworkbench podcast.

The whole episode is worth a watch as Lynn KU7Q who produces the CTR2 controllers is also a guest.

https://youtu.be/-hbKnSR2rrA?si=EeSxOgPMLg8_d89k&t=3840

Both are available on my shop alongside mics for #elecraft, #qrplabs and load of other radios.

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/kxusbc2-unofficial-internal-usb-c-charger-for-the-elecraft-kx2

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/ctr2

Thanks to @qrper for the plug 🥁 for Manuel @hb9dqm 's KXUSBC2 #kx2 charger on the #hamradioworkbench podcast.

The whole episode is worth a watch as Lynn KU7Q who produces the CTR2 controllers is also a guest.

https://youtu.be/-hbKnSR2rrA?si=EeSxOgPMLg8_d89k&t=3840

Both are available on my shop alongside mics for #elecraft, #qrplabs and load of other radios.

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/kxusbc2-unofficial-internal-usb-c-charger-for-the-elecraft-kx2

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/ctr2

Thanks to @qrper for the plug 🥁 for Manuel @hb9dqm 's KXUSBC2 #kx2 charger on the #hamradioworkbench podcast.

The whole episode is worth a watch as Lynn KU7Q who produces the CTR2 controllers is also a guest.

https://youtu.be/-hbKnSR2rrA?si=EeSxOgPMLg8_d89k&t=3840

Both are available on my shop alongside mics for #elecraft, #qrplabs and load of other radios.

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/kxusbc2-unofficial-internal-usb-c-charger-for-the-elecraft-kx2

https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/ctr2

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #Gear #radio

Mine would definitely be selling my #Elecraft #K1. I sold it to buy the #k2 .. but i really didn't even need the extra money. I wasn't even thinking about it. I just thought of it as a trade-up.

I never should have sold it.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #Gear #radio

Mine would definitely be selling my #Elecraft #K1. I sold it to buy the #k2 .. but i really didn't even need the extra money. I wasn't even thinking about it. I just thought of it as a trade-up.

I never should have sold it.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #Gear #radio

Mine would definitely be selling my #Elecraft #K1. I sold it to buy the #k2 .. but i really didn't even need the extra money. I wasn't even thinking about it. I just thought of it as a trade-up.

I never should have sold it.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #Gear #radio

Mine would definitely be selling my #Elecraft #K1. I sold it to buy the #k2 .. but i really didn't even need the extra money. I wasn't even thinking about it. I just thought of it as a trade-up.

I never should have sold it.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #Gear #radio

Mine would definitely be selling my #Elecraft #K1. I sold it to buy the #k2 .. but i really didn't even need the extra money. I wasn't even thinking about it. I just thought of it as a trade-up.

I never should have sold it.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio

For me, it would be the #Elecraft #K2. I build the K1, and I loved that radio. I sold it to buy the K2, and to this day, I regret selling it.

I never want to feel that way, so I'll never get rid of the K2.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio

For me, it would be the #Elecraft #K2. I build the K1, and I loved that radio. I sold it to buy the K2, and to this day, I regret selling it.

I never want to feel that way, so I'll never get rid of the K2.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio

For me, it would be the #Elecraft #K2. I build the K1, and I loved that radio. I sold it to buy the K2, and to this day, I regret selling it.

I never want to feel that way, so I'll never get rid of the K2.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio

For me, it would be the #Elecraft #K2. I build the K1, and I loved that radio. I sold it to buy the K2, and to this day, I regret selling it.

I never want to feel that way, so I'll never get rid of the K2.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio

For me, it would be the #Elecraft #K2. I build the K1, and I loved that radio. I sold it to buy the K2, and to this day, I regret selling it.

I never want to feel that way, so I'll never get rid of the K2.

My #elecraft family has grown. #hamradio

My #elecraft family has grown. #hamradio

My #elecraft family has grown. #hamradio

My #elecraft family has grown. #hamradio

My #elecraft family has grown. #hamradio

Many thanks to Fraser, MM0EFI for the installation video and review of Manuel, @hb9dqm KXUSBC2 USB-C charging addon for the #elecraft #kx2 https://youtu.be/nxgS8UzJCF8

Pre-orders are shipping now at https://shop.g7ufo.radio/products/kxusbc2