Status update: KI4HLV

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Iain,

I am writing this on Frank's Computer.

I agree full heartily with Terry.  Like Terry, I have an FT-817 and 
Buddipole Antenna.  I have worked stations in Europe on CW and PSK-31 
with good signal reports.  My SSB contacts have been with US Stations 
only on 75 and 20.

I also have the LDG Electronics Z-817 Auto Tuner for the FT-817.  It 
does an excellent job and allows my computer to pass through to the 
FT-817 when using Ham Radio Deluxe Software for digital modes.  When 
operating digital I use the West Mountain RIGblaster P&P interface with 
the 817.  A USB to 817 cable is needed to control the radio.

The FT-817, Charger for Nicad Pack, Akaline Battery Tray (AAA Cells) 
,RIGblaster, Z-817, Interface cables and 24 AAA Cells fit in portable 
cooler for a 6 pack of beer.  Total weight is about 6 Lbs. The Buddipole 
is in it's carry bag and only weighs 9.5 Lbs.

http://www.buddipole.com/debupa.html

http://www.westmountainradio.com/content.php?page=RIGblaster

http://www.ldgelectronics.com/c/252/products/1/45/1

http://www.yaesu.com/indexvs.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&encProdID=06014CD0AFA0702B25B12AB4DC9C0D27&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0

Bill
N4TS

On 5/11/2011 10:18 AM, wb4jfi wrote:
> I enjoy using my little FT-817 and my Buddipole dipole. Very quick to
> setup portable. I even use the Buddipole for SDR demos at hamfests and
> club meetings. The downside is the higher cost. I also have an MP-1
> vertical antenna, but I don't think those are available new anymore.
> They occasionally show up on ebay. The FT897 would give you more power
> in about the same small form-factor.
> Terry
>
>
> On 5/11/2011 9:59 AM, Iain McFadyen wrote:
>> I have just accepted a new job, and wanted to let you all know.
>>
>> I will returning to work at a company called LIME. This is the
>> operating name in
>> the Caribbean for Cable& Wireless (where I already spent 28 years of
>> my life).
>>
>> My new responsibility will take me to 14 of the English-speaking
>> Caribbean
>> islands during the next 2 years, on medium term (4-week to 4-month)
>> assignments.
>>
>> First stop (next week): ZF1.
>> Then on to 8P6.
>> Then 9Y4 then C6 (order may change).
>>
>> I'm pondering how to cope with operating from so many countries in
>> such a short
>> time. As accommodation will be hotels or corporate apartments for the
>> duration,... I'm considering an FT897 or similar, with a small HF
>> transmitting
>> loop. As well as something simple for VHF for local repeater and ISS
>> contacts.
>>
>> And then the headache begins: There is no single licensing authority
>> for the
>> Caribbean, so each country requires a different application to a
>> different
>> authority, with different paperwork and delays... Took me 4 years to
>> get my
>> local 6Y5 callsign! (I got the new call the day after VAQP). But 8P6
>> is a 1-hour
>> on-the-spot process.
>>
>> It'll keep me busy, and off the streets. :-)
>>
>> Some people collect QSL cards. I may start a sizeable collection of
>> Callsigns !
>> :-)
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Iain 6Y5UK Kingston Jamaica.
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