Because I receive so many tips from readers here on QRPer, I wanted way to share them in a concise newsletter format. To that end, welcome to QRPer Notes, a collection of links to interesting stories and tips making waves in the world of radio!
Foldable feet for small radios
Many thanks to Randall (K8UFM) who shares the following tip:
Thomas,
I found these on Amazon and they work great for small radios.
PONICOR 2PCS Zinc Alloy Mini Foldable Laptop Stand, Portable Computer Keyboard Riser with 2 Adjustable Angles, Self-Adhesive Invisible Notebook Stand and Keyboard Lift for Desk (Black)
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Randall K8UFM
Video: OKINO TORI-SHIMA DXpedition
Many thanks to Wlod (US7IGN) who shares this 1979 film about the Japanese DXpedition to Okino Tori-Shima:
Click here to view on YouTube.
Apache case for the KH1
Many thanks to Tom (WW8D) who writes:
Hey Thomas,
This is Tom WW8D in Salem Va. I sure do enjoy your videos on youtube. I received a new KH1 yesterday and I just wanted to tell you that I have a clear waterproof case like the one you but its a slight bigger fromHarbor Freight. Its an Apache 550 and everything fits perfect in it.
Note from K4SWL:
I purchased the Apache 550 a few days prior to Helene hitting our area. I intend to make a post or video soon showing how this apache case compares size-wise with my Pelican cases. It is, in general, a much larger case than the M40 I currently use with the KH1. See photo below.
Video: Demystifying SWR
Many thanks to Vince (VE6LK) who writes:
Here is an EXCELLENT video explaining return loss, why lossy coax hides SWR issues and many other things:
Anyone try these folding feet on a IC-705? Thinking about cutting a small plate to stick these onto, with the plate attached to the bottom of the radio with a 1/4-20 mounting screw.
Apache cases from Harbor Freight-I have used these for the KX1 , KX2 and KH1, as well as other radios & radio equipment, and they do great. Truthfully, I was afraid to post, as I thought it would not be “politically correct” to endorse these very good and cost wise Apache cases over the more expensive ones, like Pelican. I buy from Harbor Freight but you have to make wise choices about their equipment. Still prefer Craftsman tools. Also, our daughter Lauren KA4LHC found similar watertight cases at Aldi’s – great but hard to find in stock there.
The JA dxpedition video is fantastic! When I was a kid, about the same time as that film, it was that sense of adventure that lured me into realms of radio.
The little hut up on stilts on some God-foresaken rock in the middle of the sea, pure gold. And those pileups are insane!
A good video refresher on “The Truth About SWR”.