KD2YDN activates W2/EH-013 SOTA qrp with the KX2

[@kc1mxb]

Very cool, Chris. That was one TALL fire tower. Nice CW and the hot tent was sweet! Glad to see you enjoying the KX2 and nice of you to honor its prior owner. 73 es CU-- dit dit

[@KD2YDN]

Always glad to see your comment Jon. Glad you’re still watching! This was a fun one. One day I’ll do an overnighter. I’m loving this KX2! Glad you enjoyed. 73!

[@va2eo127]

I also own a hot tent but, I never climbed a mountain with it, it’s impressive! Congratulations for your new KX2, the previous SK owner would be proud to see it in your hands. 73, Éric

[@KD2YDN]

This was a shorter 1 point summit. I absolutely love the stove, but I think it’s more ideal for a POTA or SOTA 2 points and under. Thanks for the QSO today Eric!

[@va2eo127]

@@KD2YDN Always a pleasure to contact you. You were equally strong on 40-30m but no copy on 20m.

[@o2bnov0307]

Congratulations and great work with the KX2! I enjoyed your operation so much. Thank you for sharing it with everyone. That rig is certainly a step up from the SW-B. All of the KX2's controls gave you the ability to pick up a few of those S2S stations. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!

[@KD2YDN]

Thank you! What a wonderful radio!

[@Matt61702]

Thanks for sharing and remembering Stan.

[@KD2YDN]

I’m honored to. Truly mean that. Thanks for watching.

[@KU9L]

I have never played with a KX2. I did have a K2 long ago and miss it dearly, but it wasn't a portable rig for SOTA or POTA. I haven't ordered my Venus SW-3B yI et but have my QRP battery setup now at least for POTA. I use your videos and that of Thomas for CW practice, just listening while I am doing my morning celery juice is bringing back those old brain cells that got very dusty. Lots of emotion there. Since I am in FL I bet there are a few estate sales each winter. I bought a ticket for Hamcation, my first Hamfest or Convention in 35 years, LOL. 72, Dave - KU9L

[@KD2YDN]

I too use Thomas’s videos to learn CW! Very nice guy too. Always takes the time to respond to questions. I really enjoy his QRPer field reports. the SW-3B is truly an awesome little rig. I love it. Good luck on those estate sales and enjoy the Hamcation! 72!

[@ardilla8651]

wow, Carriyng with a hot tent for Sota, amazing, hihi. Regards from north of Spain. Jon EA3BV, BV, BV, BV...

[@AA0Z]

KX2 looks great and also warm in the hot tent. I had to turn off full QSK on my KX3 as it was driving me nutz. Just too many stations trying to call when I was sending and it was screwing me up.

[@KD2YDN]

I knew this was a reputable radio, but wow! Once you use one it’s very clear why. Thanks for watching Kyle!

[@Dave-AA0IW]

Another great video. Congrats on getting the KX2. I read WB2LQF bio on QRZ. It reads like he was an extremely interesting gentleman! I’m sure you’ll keep his legacy alive with every outing.

[@KD2YDN]

That is awesome you took the time to read it. Fascinating guy. First time I’ve ever seen cw in person was 2 local HAMs , Mark WA2NYY and Stan (WB2LQF). I’m honored to own his KX2. Truly. Thanks for enjoying the videos. Be well!

[@aj2isotadxing]

A great way to break in the KX. Julian OH8STN would be proud too with the tent/stove combo. Nice Activation

[@KD2YDN]

Thanks AJ!

[@ShoesOnTheTrail]

Congrats on the KX2! Very cool that you can put Stan's radio to work. That little shove and the hot tent is a great idea for activations. Bro, Christian is a beast! Happy Holidays, OM de N4AAJ

[@KD2YDN]

He’s relentless haha. It’s always a solid log once he’s in.

[@Zayne_24]

I’m studying for my license. And I’m getting the Xiegu X6100 as my everything radio. I don’t have the money to buy a lot of radios for different purposes but it’ll be my all purpose radio

[@KD2YDN]

The beautiful thing about this hobby is there is a solution for all modes, budgets, and aspirations. I was lucky enough to have some great ops give me advice. I hope you enjoy your x6100! I’ve heard great things!

[@yesongyu9231]

Nice video love it have a nice holiday 🎉

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Ok now I know why you were a lot more comfortable than I was thinking. I spotted that you were out just after I worked Mike WB2FUV. and thought to myself these two guys are nuts! they have to be freezing up on those knobs!! and here you were a lot warmer than I was sitting at home ha ha. I did not get into your log. I found you on 20m and could just about tell you were there. not enuf to copy you when you came bcak to me so did not try. and take away someone else's chance. great to hear you work my buddy Pete. WA2JMG. he sounded gut solid signal from Upstate from ur location. great rig and video thanks for sharing and hope to get into your log next time out.72 es Gud dx de Ellis WA1RKS

[@KD2YDN]

Ellis, I’m on the hunt for you brother! Pete is a very nice op. We exchanged emails. His signal does well frequently. Thanks for the kind words Ellis!

[@ve2zdx]

Great content! Merry Christmas and happy new year! On One of the last videos from k4swl he shows a knee pad he uses with his kx2,which I think you would love too 😊

[@KD2YDN]

I saw it! However, it doesn’t look like it will be easy to attain. Thank you very much for watching. I’m very glad you enjoy the content! 72!

[@w2msa]

Thanks for the video Chris, I also recently picked a used KX2 and have been learning how to use it in the back yard. Can't wait to do a SOTA/POTA activation with it. Just curious what antenna did you deploy, linked dipole? 73 de Noel W2MSA

[@KD2YDN]

Thank you for checking out the channel Ray. Congratulations on your KX2! I use probably 20% of what it is capable of. If that’s all I ever use, I’m ok with that. In this video I am using the Packtenna 20/40 efhw. A phenomenal antenna. I have been fortunate enough to have met some great HAMs. I have personally fallen for the K6ARK qrp efrw and also the Tufteln efrw. All are great options for SOTA. During the hike you won’t know they are there (virtually weigh nothing). During the activation, you’ll get plenty of DX (2-5watts, inverted V config). I am not a very experienced operator. But I know what I know. More importantly, I am aware that what I don’t know is vast. I share what I have tried. Hope this info helps! be well and 73!

[@DK5ONV]

Hey Chris tnx for sharing another beautiful Piece of Mother Nature with us. I would love to ride that Trail you walked with my Mountain Bike. Yehaaaw and probably waking up in the Emergency Room with all of my Bones fractured. 😨You Guys doing such a great Job on qrp portable HAM Radio. Woooow and look at that sweet lil portable Stove. Now you made me thinking to figure out if a portable Stove could find some Spot on my Radio Trailer that I haul with my Mountain Bike...? Merry Christmas to you and yours up in The Empire State of NY 💯🙏🍀💖🛡 73 de YFUG from Southwest Germany 🙋‍♂

[@KD2YDN]

I think that would absolutely be doable! If you do it please share! I'd love to see! Thanks for watching. I am very glad you enjoy the content. Be well, 72!

[@lousadventures2111]

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[@wecontrolthevideo]

I don’t understand, why do you send 72 instead of 73 at the end of a contact?

[@KD2YDN]

Anyone reading feel free to correct me if I am wrong. 72 is just as endearing as 73, but allows the other operator to know you’re operating qrp. I was using 5 watts on this activation.

[@wecontrolthevideo]

@@KD2YDN I'll take your word for it. I've been a ham since 1970, and have remained active on CW, and this is the first time i've heard of the use of "72." However, nice activation and I enjoy your videos. Dave - K7DR

[@KD2YDN]

@@wecontrolthevideo Thank you very much! I’m very happy to hear you enjoy the videos. Especially a cw op that has been in the hobby for as long as you have. I appreciate the kind words. Hope to QSO soon! 73!

[@qrptedmac]

How many watts were you running?

[@KD2YDN]

5 watts. I usually never go above that. Thank you for watching!

[@김명환-d9m]

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[@placeholder-065]

Impressed by the obvious simplicity of the stove. Great for showing how it all goes together. How much does it weigh Chris? 73 es dx. Gust ON6KE

[@KD2YDN]

So the stove might be more ideal for POTA rather than SOTA for some. This stove is 15lbs. But because it’s steel, it radiates heat a lot. I simply love it! Thanks for watching Gust. I’ll have the SW-3B on soon so we can get “that sound” lol. 73!

[@placeholder-065]

@@KD2YDN 'that sound' HA HA HA ! I see on Ventusky a cold bomb coming your way. It's going to be nasty the way it looks now, I see -23C (-10F) in the mid-West but read it's going to get worse. You take care !

[@KD2YDN]

@@placeholder-065 Debating activating a park in a record low, just to say I did it haha

[@placeholder-065]

@@KD2YDN Well you have the tent and stove for it !!

[@Bob814u]

Great video. Made a long comment halfway through the video and when I hit post the comment was addressed in the video. Keep up the hard work and enjoy the off time when you get it. 72! de KE5ES. NREMT Texas