The T-Post Driver is the best way but by no means an easy effort. Wear ear protection and don’t be surprised if it just stops and won’t go further. Rick Kb7cin

I weld if someone needs a weld done. Regards, Dale Smith

I also have post driver and will say ground radials don't hurt also. Ken W7ECK

Paul -You are awesome! Thanks for the explanation and offer! -- ************************* Howard E. Mahran WA1HEM (425) 864 - 5104 *************************

Don’t anyone buy a t post driver, borrow mine instead. -p W7PFB 73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!

Hi Howard, The purpose of the ground rod it to get down to where the soil is wet, where the ground is conductive. Around the Pacific Northwest that is typically about four feet. That

I'm about to toss up a random wire antenna. I'm wondering if I really need a full 8ft grounding rod or can I get a decent ground with something shorter. What say you Elmers? 73 --

I mean being able to use in the field on inverter or genny. Regards, Dale Smith Phone: +01-425-686-9304 http://www.linkedin.com/in/dalegsmith KJ7GHU

For those looking for batteries for portable setups, Bioenno is currently 10% off using code HOLIDAY. Yes, they are spendy up front, but over thousands of cycles they are an excellent value. LiPoFe

Hello All. Over the next few weeks (and months), we will be making some changes in the group structuring and doing some general cleanup. Some of the changes that you may notice: Addition of subgroups

Might be what you want https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/yaesu-ft-897-w-tuner-ps-and-ldg-meter-in-go-box.683613/ Sent from ProtonMail mobile

Agree with Lou. 7300 is a good picnic table or Field Day radio. When I upgrade my home transceiver, I will likely start favoring the 7300 for portable and leave the PA at home. Can’t think of a

Sorry for replying in multiple emails as thoughts come to me. The xiegu g90 is good if you want to run off battery or a small power supply. It's 20watts out so helps if you are doing SSB. I wouldn't

Adding to what others said, I recommend the 7300 as a great starter base radio. However I wouldn't really consider it a portable. Rack mounted in a go box or tailgating yes. If you want to carry it

Also there are lots of good YouTube videos showing various radios. Good ones on 7300 and KX3 z

A really good way to get a feel for various radios is to do a shack visit with a ham who uses that radio. Another good way is to join a mailing list on groups.io for that radio. The Elecraft KX3 has a

what modes are you expecting to use? digital modes like FT8, psk31, Olivia? CW? SSB voice? Do you want FM on 10m? What sort of antenna arrangements are you planning on using? The key issue here

I was using my KX3 for both home and field for awhile. At 10-15 watts out one must have patience and low expectations. As the number of modes and complexity of what I wanted to do grew, I added a 7300

Depends on how portable. If you have the budget go for the KX3. Small, light weight, internal battery, 15 watts, tuner etc.. You will find them in backpacks all over the mountain tops. Need more

Er a battery you can carry, not a lead acid 😊 Also, do you want 100 watts out from the field or would you do low power from the field and use an amp at home? Sent from ProtonMail mobile