KX2 & small whip - more DX than domestic contacts!

[@WilliamParmley]

Great video and activation. Really enjoyed the intro scenes. I have either that or a similar 11 meter antenna and it works great on 10 meters, Never thought to try it on 12 meters but I definitely will now that I've seen this. On my last pedestrian mobile outing I was able to make contacts with my AX1 on 20, 17, 15, and 10 meters, and on the outing before that on 12 meters. The KX2 is a great /PM rig! (I do "real" /PM, sending and receiving CW while walking around.) Thanks for the info on the Keyport adapter, will have to look into that.

[@WilliamParmley]

Also... Glad you steered me toward the ProAudio folks. I've been looking for a good source for Mix 31 snap-on ferrites and I noticed that they carry the "real deal" Fair-Rite brand. I just ordered a set from them. I didn't want to trust some no-name brand from Amazon. I have a couple of noisy wall-wart xformers that cause interference when I'm trying to use my portable general coverage receiver for SWLing. Hope they do the trick!

[@thuff3207]

I have a KX2 and I am always amazed how well it and its tuner works. I do enjoy having it for portable opps. I typically use a Packtenna random wire. Your antenna was interesting for faster deployment.

[@barrygkx]

That was neat. An HF HT ! Ha Ha I tried it one time on 20 meters and made one Q on SSB. Neat video. Barry, KU3X

[@darenwunderle9670]

Wow, great video and I like the rapid deployment!

[@nickmajor2547]

Simply wow! With the high bands opening up, the next few years are going to be very exciting for QRP Thanks for the video 😊 Hope to work you soon Nick G0HFL 👍

[@KX4UL]

Nice contacts! Very interesting antenna idea and experiment. I too was going to order a KH1 until I found out the ridiculous waiting time. The side tone on the KH1 was annoying as well. Been trying to buy a used KX2, but they are few are far between, and I always seem to be the 2nd or 3rd response to the ads and miss out...lol! 73!

[@AE5X]

I found my (used) KX2 about 12 weeks into what was an order for a new one. I cancelled the order with Elecraft and bought the used one. Super happy with it. Good luck on finding one, new or used - they're worth the wait but don't know if I'd be able to say that about a KH1. 73

[@currentfaves65]

That was impressive !

[@ghope10000]

Great video and TNX for FB QSO to day

[@AE5X]

I believe I have you on video for today's contact. If so, it'll be posted soon... thanks and 73

[@michael.mcshan]

I’m curious about one thing: with the KX2 sitting up like that, how do you plug in the key? It appears that you have some sort of an adapter. Fun video, BTW. 72 de W5RST

[@AE5X]

The adapter is the 'Keyport' from ProAudio: proaudioeng.com/kx-keyport/ It covers up the square hole and still provides a way to attach a set of paddles. 72, John

[@michael.mcshan]

Thanks for the info - looks like a very useful accessory. @@AE5X

[@ve2zdx]

Hello! What’s the length of the radial ? I want to try this too 😊 73

[@AE5X]

1/4 wavelength on the lowest band you intend to use

[@Jubileeos]

Is this Palm Radio paddle?

[@AE5X]

Yes, it is.

[@Jubileeos]

@@AE5X wow, I didn’t know that it was made in color other than black.

[@nvrumi]

Fun stuff! Thanks for taking us along. It's good for me to listen to code. I'm not getting a lot of activation time at the moment. 73 de AG7TX