W0VLZ - QRP Operating using a K1

W0VLZ, Niel, demonstates setting up his QRP (low power) ham radio station in a bag, shows some of the features of his Elecraft K1 transceiver and then discusses his QRP operating experiences. See also http://www.io.com/~nielw/wa5vlz.htm

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Howto & Style

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• QRP
• K1
• ham
• radio
• elecraft
• rarchams

[pembsastronomer]

Thanks for posting this Niel...inspiring..... I hope to be out and about this summer with my FT817.....73 from West Wales

[w0vlz]

Glad that you found the video useful. With spring finally coming to the upper midwest I'm getting out myself. For another antenna idea see my C-Pole blog entry at w0vlz.blogspot.com/2010/05/c-p­ole-antenna-for-qrpxpeditions.­html

[TMFOK7]

Nice little setup you have there! So I have to ask, where in Eastern Washington did you go to visit the in-laws?

73...

K7TMF

[w0vlz]

@TMFOK7 ... I've family in Pullman (south of Spokane), Auburn and Puyallup (both south of Seattle). Washington is a great state to tour around with interesting places to visit and to operate from.

[W6OWH]

Thanks for the nice day in the park with a K-1 Elecraft and a simple antenna. I wanted to see you tune the antenna and actually show a contact being made but the video was well done. The throwing of the weight into the tree was a simple technique that worked well. I have tried a fishing pole to launch the weight up to about 40 feet but you method is simpler. Thanks N6BOB

[w0vlz]

The K1 includes an antenna tuner...just press two buttons and it tunes itself.

[TMFOK7]

I was born and raised in Spokane and get overthere at least once a month to see family. Im currently in the Seattle area so maybe one day, we can hook up.

73 to you and the family...

K7TMF

[Philovideo]

Thanks for the demo of your Elecraft K1 QRP rig. Nice looking radio! It is amazing what can be done at QRP power levels, esp with a good antenna system!

Hope to work you some day on HF.

73, Bill, KI7F

Denver, Colorado

[kc4tm258]

Great video Niel.  Looks like a fun day in the park. I use a K1 also.... excellent radios. thanks for the video.....

[Mackingster]

De KE7DBX here - My QRP rig is an 817nd, with two 6 volt led sealed led acid batteries. QRP is a cool aspect of ham radio. My interest is QRP UHF/VHF. Neat video.

[timeanagain]

Great video Niel. I had a Novice license a long time ago, but never actually got on the air. I am learning code again now (its easier with all the computer programs). Hope to QRP on my hikes. Thanks for the inspiration!

[2e0bax]

Still working on the cw and i think its harder to learn now you dont have to.

Great video hope to catch you on the bands. 73's de M0GIA