#ft818 — Public Fediverse posts

#packetradio using #digirig #aprs #direwolf #xastir #socat #packetradio #nixos #configurationdotnix #udev #ft818 #yaesuft818 #hamradio #resilientcommunication #Notfallkommunikation detailed setup video --->
https://youtu.be/smrTgJLs9Hg?si=i-F-vbtN7xKqZQTA
[ background info also under
https://themodernham.com/packet-radio-101-the-ultimate-guide/ (slow link)
https://youtu.be/V0FAzMIsxMg?si=vnqJyVgwbIoq-Gnm ]

#packetradio using #digirig #aprs #direwolf #xastir #socat #packetradio #nixos #configurationdotnix #udev #ft818 #yaesuft818 #hamradio #resilientcommunication #Notfallkommunikation detailed setup video --->
https://youtu.be/smrTgJLs9Hg?si=i-F-vbtN7xKqZQTA
[ background info also under
https://themodernham.com/packet-radio-101-the-ultimate-guide/ (slow link)
https://youtu.be/V0FAzMIsxMg?si=vnqJyVgwbIoq-Gnm ]

#packetradio using #digirig #aprs #direwolf #xastir #socat #packetradio #nixos #configurationdotnix #udev #ft818 #yaesuft818 #hamradio #resilientcommunication #Notfallkommunikation detailed setup video --->
https://youtu.be/smrTgJLs9Hg?si=i-F-vbtN7xKqZQTA
[ background info also under
https://themodernham.com/packet-radio-101-the-ultimate-guide/ (slow link)
https://youtu.be/V0FAzMIsxMg?si=vnqJyVgwbIoq-Gnm ]

#packetradio using #digirig #aprs #direwolf #xastir #socat #packetradio #nixos #configurationdotnix #udev #ft818 #yaesuft818 #hamradio #resilientcommunication #Notfallkommunikation detailed setup video --->
https://youtu.be/smrTgJLs9Hg?si=i-F-vbtN7xKqZQTA
[ background info also under
https://themodernham.com/packet-radio-101-the-ultimate-guide/ (slow link)
https://youtu.be/V0FAzMIsxMg?si=vnqJyVgwbIoq-Gnm ]

#packetradio using #digirig #aprs #direwolf #xastir #socat #packetradio #nixos #configurationdotnix #udev #ft818 #yaesuft818 #hamradio #resilientcommunication #Notfallkommunikation detailed setup video --->
https://youtu.be/smrTgJLs9Hg?si=i-F-vbtN7xKqZQTA
[ background info also under
https://themodernham.com/packet-radio-101-the-ultimate-guide/ (slow link)
https://youtu.be/V0FAzMIsxMg?si=vnqJyVgwbIoq-Gnm ]

Crap AliExpress manual antenna tuner update: I've been using it for #ft8 with the back off. I thought that the point of most stress would be spark-overs on the polyvaricons but it's not. The T106-2 toroid gets warm to touch on contacts using 15 or 20 watts. I could also see the SWR going up from 1:1.25 to 1:1.45. On higher frequencies the match can be slightly short of 1:1 due to the minimum capacitance of the polyvaricons as well. $15 well spent if you've an #ft818 or go QRP, tho. #hamradio

Crap AliExpress manual antenna tuner update: I've been using it for #ft8 with the back off. I thought that the point of most stress would be spark-overs on the polyvaricons but it's not. The T106-2 toroid gets warm to touch on contacts using 15 or 20 watts. I could also see the SWR going up from 1:1.25 to 1:1.45. On higher frequencies the match can be slightly short of 1:1 due to the minimum capacitance of the polyvaricons as well. $15 well spent if you've an #ft818 or go QRP, tho. #hamradio

I used to carry my FT818 around in a flight-type case. Nice and light and well-protected, but the rig is always at the wrong angle when out portable; needs to be more vertical. Here's the prototype 'waste materials' carry-cradle, which is half the weight of the old case. Needs some fold-down legs and wire-tidy, but the idea works. Simple screws and plastic plugs for protection of the rig stop it slipping down or outwards. #hamradio #amateurradio #FT818 #qrp

I used to carry my FT818 around in a flight-type case. Nice and light and well-protected, but the rig is always at the wrong angle when out portable; needs to be more vertical. Here's the prototype 'waste materials' carry-cradle, which is half the weight of the old case. Needs some fold-down legs and wire-tidy, but the idea works. Simple screws and plastic plugs for protection of the rig stop it slipping down or outwards. #hamradio #amateurradio #FT818 #qrp

I used to carry my FT818 around in a flight-type case. Nice and light and well-protected, but the rig is always at the wrong angle when out portable; needs to be more vertical. Here's the prototype 'waste materials' carry-cradle, which is half the weight of the old case. Needs some fold-down legs and wire-tidy, but the idea works. Simple screws and plastic plugs for protection of the rig stop it slipping down or outwards. #hamradio #amateurradio #FT818 #qrp

I used to carry my FT818 around in a flight-type case. Nice and light and well-protected, but the rig is always at the wrong angle when out portable; needs to be more vertical. Here's the prototype 'waste materials' carry-cradle, which is half the weight of the old case. Needs some fold-down legs and wire-tidy, but the idea works. Simple screws and plastic plugs for protection of the rig stop it slipping down or outwards. #hamradio #amateurradio #FT818 #qrp

A 1923 Marconi VLF station insulator, still finding service, just not for anything remotely as important as its original purpose! Perfect circle size for part of a FT818 cradle! 👍 #hamradio #amateurradio #ft818 #marconi

A 1923 Marconi VLF station insulator, still finding service, just not for anything remotely as important as its original purpose! Perfect circle size for part of a FT818 cradle! 👍 #hamradio #amateurradio #ft818 #marconi

A 1923 Marconi VLF station insulator, still finding service, just not for anything remotely as important as its original purpose! Perfect circle size for part of a FT818 cradle! 👍 #hamradio #amateurradio #ft818 #marconi

A 1923 Marconi VLF station insulator, still finding service, just not for anything remotely as important as its original purpose! Perfect circle size for part of a FT818 cradle! 👍 #hamradio #amateurradio #ft818 #marconi

@MW1CFN Driving Subaru doesn't make me better driver than driving Lada. it's probably other way around.

Comparing IC-705 and FT-818 is comparing apples to oranges. Both are good radios in their usage scenario, but it doesn't really tell anything about operator skills. I love both rigs, but currently I only own 705.

Also comparing price is kind of dump. IC-705 is new radio with latest tech and FT-818 is re-release of 20 year old radio.

#ic705 #ft817 #ft818

@MW1CFN Driving Subaru doesn't make me better driver than driving Lada. it's probably other way around.

Comparing IC-705 and FT-818 is comparing apples to oranges. Both are good radios in their usage scenario, but it doesn't really tell anything about operator skills. I love both rigs, but currently I only own 705.

Also comparing price is kind of dump. IC-705 is new radio with latest tech and FT-818 is re-release of 20 year old radio.

#ic705 #ft817 #ft818

@MW1CFN Driving Subaru doesn't make me better driver than driving Lada. it's probably other way around.

Comparing IC-705 and FT-818 is comparing apples to oranges. Both are good radios in their usage scenario, but it doesn't really tell anything about operator skills. I love both rigs, but currently I only own 705.

Also comparing price is kind of dump. IC-705 is new radio with latest tech and FT-818 is re-release of 20 year old radio.

#ic705 #ft817 #ft818

@MW1CFN Driving Subaru doesn't make me better driver than driving Lada. it's probably other way around.

Comparing IC-705 and FT-818 is comparing apples to oranges. Both are good radios in their usage scenario, but it doesn't really tell anything about operator skills. I love both rigs, but currently I only own 705.

Also comparing price is kind of dump. IC-705 is new radio with latest tech and FT-818 is re-release of 20 year old radio.

#ic705 #ft817 #ft818

@MW1CFN Driving Subaru doesn't make me better driver than driving Lada. it's probably other way around.

Comparing IC-705 and FT-818 is comparing apples to oranges. Both are good radios in their usage scenario, but it doesn't really tell anything about operator skills. I love both rigs, but currently I only own 705.

Also comparing price is kind of dump. IC-705 is new radio with latest tech and FT-818 is re-release of 20 year old radio.

#ic705 #ft817 #ft818