Impromptu QRP POTA Activation with the Elecraft KX2 Transceiver and AX1 Antenna

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The Elecraft AX1 is the most compact, portable antenna I've ever used. When stored for travel, it can easily fit in a small pouch or pocket.
In this real-time, real-life, unedited video, you'll accompany me on a truly impromptu activation of the Blue Ridge Parkway (K-3378). I decided to attempt this activation only a few minutes beforehand. My goal was to achieve a total of 10 contacts which is required for a valid POTA activation. Since I also had my tripod, I decided to make a video as well. I hope you enjoy! 73, Thomas K4SWL
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Equipment:
- Elecraft KX2 (with internal battery and internal ATU)
- Elecraft AX1 antenna
- N0SA portable paddles
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Thanks for watching!
73,
Thomas
K4SWL

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23 ноя 2020

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@mcdeadsquirrel Год назад

One of the great, common sense videos with practical use. I am a big promotor of portable HF radio since, in the future, who knows if we can count on/rely on repeaters, satellites, etc. Our life-line may be HF radio...this is not a joke. I am 100% serious. Further, I am not a wingnut doomsdayer but I do think we in the hobby should be prepared for any and all eventualities. These types of portable HF operations help keep us sharp!! '73 to all......from the far reaches of Upstate NY

@ThatguyFirst 3 года назад

Very nice video. Your "real-time, real-life, unedited" approach is a refreshing change from all the videos I watch that have an edit every three seconds. Also, you made some useful remarks with information I find helpful. Your between-contact commentary made me feel like you had invited me to tag along on an activation and were casually explaining things to me as time permitted. I found this production entertaining and useful. Keep up the fine work!

@ksb2112 3 года назад

Great real world example. :-) I have an AX1 that I rarely use, but one day while attempting a SOTA activation my "good" antenna kept blowing down. I pulled out the AX1 for kicks and made a contact from California to Colorado for a nice long-ish chat.

@MrGribouillage Год назад

thank you, the mroe I listen, the more I get part of call signs as well as the states after the 5nn 5nn :) POTA QSO protocol is so good for beginners !

@JosephAnthonyJosefius 3 года назад

The reason I found this video is I got the KX2 package and will be doing this! I have over 200 CW QSO's under my belt and I'm still new at it :) I want to do park activations now, another reason to get away from the city and people and enjoy the outdoors with the wife. de KI5JCO

@dirkesterline372 3 года назад

Just bought a KX2 and have looked at the AX1. Might have to put that on the Xmass list. Nice video. Most real time activation videos aren't all that interesting but this one was great! - 72

@tom_olofsson 3 года назад

Thank you for showing actual use of the KX2 and AX1. I just ordered both and am anxiously awaiting their arrival.

@tommcmichael8679 3 года назад

I loved it! Thank you for the experience. One of my goals is to do just what you did and your videos are very helpful to me. Thanks again!

@WKMG365 3 года назад

Thanks for another QSO. As a POTA hunter, I don't care how many times I've worked a particular park, if I can hear it, I hunt it. I spotted you on the POTA site after our QSO, figuring there was no cell service there. That KX2/AX1 is great little set-up for quick activations. Good luck and TNX - Mat - K4OCY

@barrykery1175 3 года назад

Pretty neat with such a short antenna and so little power. Nice job.

@matiasmicenmacher1564 3 года назад

Great motivation video!

@jozefbezan2501 Год назад

Danke für das tolle Video.73,von Wien.Österreich.😊😊😊

@jimgoldwinger422 3 года назад

Very nice video. It was good to see you operate in a real time mode-those of us aspiring coders need to be aware of the protocols (heritage) of sending and receiving. I don't think that I have ever seen any one using the built in memory modes! Great!

@YeshuamyKing53 3 года назад

Love your video. Always love the sound of CW. Would love to learn it. It would probably take me years...I'm not as sharp as I used to be. Studying for the General class license, and boy, is it slow going. Again, thanks for the video!

@mikemkx4598 3 года назад

Great video....Great equipment... Nice CW speed...equal - FUN !

@oldfilmguy9413 3 года назад

A very cool antenna!

@HammockRadio 3 года назад

Great video! You had way better success with the AX1/AXE than I ever did.🤣

@truckinguy92

I used my AX1 for the 1st time the other day, just to see if I could make any contacts on SSB. I had mixed results with it. On 40m I made 3 contacts with it, which really surprised me. 2 into VA & 1 PA. On 20m I got only 1 into GA.

@philcorklearningsolutions-8337 3 года назад

Thank you Thomas for your videos. I find them educational, realistic and very informative. Keep up the good work. 73 Phil G1GTX

@nbookie Год назад

I just picked up the ham geek mini qrp antenna. Simular in size with a small telescopic whip and tuning section. About 5 foot high. Tunes 60 to 12 good. Longer counter it will tune 80 to 10 but it's way out of the preferred band.