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by mcdanlj
Wed Dec 03, 2025 2:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dual operator CW POTA script
Replies: 2
Views: 71327

Re: Dual operator CW POTA script

Multi-operator POTA is done a lot on SSB, and there's no particular reason not to do it on CW. There is a general script for it on SSB. Everything new is unfamiliar until it's not new any more. So the fact that trying to do it at all would be relatively unusual but not unheard of isn't ipso facto a ...
by mcdanlj
Tue Nov 11, 2025 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dual operator CW POTA script
Replies: 2
Views: 71327

Dual operator CW POTA script

Shortly before N4NTO Tripp passed, Mark N4MQU did a video of Tripp teaching him to do a dual-operator CW POTA activations. I watched that video, and then combined it with conversations on Mastodon including with Dan KB6NU and actually trying a dual-operator QRP activation with Brantley K4CBW last we...
by mcdanlj
Mon Sep 01, 2025 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Try my 3D-printed single paddle key
Replies: 1
Views: 10539

Try my 3D-printed single paddle key

I've been iterating for the past six months or so on an open-source 3D-printed single-paddle key, and I'm looking for feedback from more experienced CW ops. This key uses a 3d-printed spring, can be held in the opposite hand, strap-mounted to leg or anything that it can be strapped to, or desk mount...
by mcdanlj
Mon Jun 09, 2025 3:05 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: How much power?
Replies: 5
Views: 123824

Re: How much power?

I am a new ham just getting started. I've successfully activated on 10–15W SSB on my KX3 using a simple 5m vertical whip, with 1000+ miles on 10W, and 1600 mile DX on 15W. Definitely possible. But also, I have to be patient in pile-ups. ☺