Mid-Cars HF Net Check-in Using Yaesu 817ND

There are many HF Nets that ham operators check-in on a regular basis. Ham operators like myself will often check-in on various nets to monitor how well the band conditions are but also to renew friendships and hear great conversations. This video demonstrates how a low-power (aka QRP) amateur station in north Alabama can reach a fellow-ham operator in the state of Michigan.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Ham
• Radio
• Amateur
• Yaesu
• 817
• ND

[wx9dx]

Thanks for putting MidCars on the YouTube! Great job on the video. Jimmy, ARRL TS, MidCars SCO, WX9DX

[AI4QT]

@wx9dx Thanks for the comment... and BTW, we made contact 10-17-2010....on 7210 MHz. Glad you watched the video. 73  AI4QT

[AI4QT]

You're right. However, QRP on 75/80 meters can be done. I've made many contacts using 5 watts or less on the band. The adage, "To each their own" applies here as well :-) 73 and thanks for your comment. AI4QT

[kc8ntp]

@AI4QT I have made many QRP SSB contacts on 75m with less than 5w. I have made quite a few with less than 1w. My record stands at 75mw to a station 400 air-miles from me. Plus, I have worked ZS on 75m from my mobile while only running 100w. This would about the same as running around 13w from my base -- not quite QRP, but 10,000 miles with only 13w ERP is pretty darn good for an SSB contact on 75m!

[USNERDOC]

Excellent Wil! I would be interested in additional videos featuring QRP operations. Looks like a great contact checking in with Mid-Cars HF Net. 73 - David

[indiejeep]

QRP is possible on any band with the right conditions, but that conditions haven't been around much lately.

[BlackRadioRat]

life's too short for qrp, but it does work. just try to jump in on 75 meters at night they will eat you alive.