On Fri, 18 Jul 2003 13:07:42 +0200, Frank
wrote:

I'm getting a Yaesu FT-7 (10W)
since I'm a novice and - at the
moment - I can't afford a big
price for a powerful rig...

My antenna is a simple diple
inverted vee... half-wave
(no trap)

I was wondering where I could
get with this QRP transceiver.

Do you suggest to get a 100W
rig instead?

Do a search on QRP, but as I understand, people using 5W or less have
talked to the other side of the world.

100W will make it easier, but using the right antenna and the right
timing will get you there with your current rig.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
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Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom

On Fri, 18 Jul 2003 13:07:42 +0200, Frank
wrote:

I'm getting a Yaesu FT-7 (10W)
since I'm a novice and - at the
moment - I can't afford a big
price for a powerful rig...

My antenna is a simple diple
inverted vee... half-wave
(no trap)

I was wondering where I could
get with this QRP transceiver.

Do you suggest to get a 100W
rig instead?

Do a search on QRP, but as I understand, people using 5W or less have
talked to the other side of the world.

100W will make it easier, but using the right antenna and the right
timing will get you there with your current rig.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom

I'm getting a Yaesu FT-7 (10W)
since I'm a novice and - at the
moment - I can't afford a big
price for a powerful rig...

My antenna is a simple diple
inverted vee... half-wave
(no trap)

I was wondering where I could
get with this QRP transceiver.

Assuming this is an HF rig, you can talk around the world with it.

Do you suggest to get a 100W
rig instead?

Sure, if you want to make contacts easier.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
73! de Andy KC2SSB (ex: KF4KHC/HL9HCT)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com
Fight Spam! http://spamcop.net
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I'm getting a Yaesu FT-7 (10W)
since I'm a novice and - at the
moment - I can't afford a big
price for a powerful rig...

My antenna is a simple diple
inverted vee... half-wave
(no trap)

I was wondering where I could
get with this QRP transceiver.

Assuming this is an HF rig, you can talk around the world with it.

Do you suggest to get a 100W
rig instead?

Sure, if you want to make contacts easier.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
73! de Andy KC2SSB (ex: KF4KHC/HL9HCT)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com
Fight Spam! http://spamcop.net
National "Do Not Call" Registry: http://donotcall.gov

Frank wrote:
I'm getting a Yaesu FT-7 (10W)
since I'm a novice and - at the
moment - I can't afford a big
price for a powerful rig...

My antenna is a simple diple
inverted vee... half-wave
(no trap)

I was wondering where I could
get with this QRP transceiver.

Do you suggest to get a 100W
rig instead?

Thanks in advance

There's less than 2 "S" units difference in received signal strength
between 10 watts and 100 watts. So, if the bands are good and you are
getting 5-9 reports with 100 watts, you would be getting 5-7 or 5-8 reports
with 10 watts.

However, if the bands are poor and 100 watts is bringing S1 on the other
end, then it's another story... FWIW, a good antenna will more than make
the difference between 10 and 100 watts... or between 100 and 1000 watts
for that matter :)

73 de W6DKN

Frank wrote:
I'm getting a Yaesu FT-7 (10W)
since I'm a novice and - at the
moment - I can't afford a big
price for a powerful rig...

My antenna is a simple diple
inverted vee... half-wave
(no trap)

I was wondering where I could
get with this QRP transceiver.

Do you suggest to get a 100W
rig instead?

Thanks in advance

There's less than 2 "S" units difference in received signal strength
between 10 watts and 100 watts. So, if the bands are good and you are
getting 5-9 reports with 100 watts, you would be getting 5-7 or 5-8 reports
with 10 watts.

However, if the bands are poor and 100 watts is bringing S1 on the other
end, then it's another story... FWIW, a good antenna will more than make
the difference between 10 and 100 watts... or between 100 and 1000 watts
for that matter :)

73 de W6DKN

As your post says, at the moment you can't afford a more powerful rig, so
enjoy the hobby with the rig you have! On 6M I only run 10W into a
home-brew vertical antenna and when conditions are right, it works just as
well as some of the more powerful stations.

Sure, I could probably achieve a little more if I ran 100W into a more ideal
6M antenna, but where's the challenge then? At least now I have a sense of
achievement in the QSO's I have!

When you get more funds, then increase your set-up, but until then 10W into
a good antenna will still work wonders.

Martin, VK2UMJ


"Frank" wrote in message
...
I'm getting a Yaesu FT-7 (10W)
since I'm a novice and - at the
moment - I can't afford a big
price for a powerful rig...

My antenna is a simple diple
inverted vee... half-wave
(no trap)

I was wondering where I could
get with this QRP transceiver.

Do you suggest to get a 100W
rig instead?

Thanks in advance

--
to gli la spina x risponder mi !!!

As your post says, at the moment you can't afford a more powerful rig, so
enjoy the hobby with the rig you have! On 6M I only run 10W into a
home-brew vertical antenna and when conditions are right, it works just as
well as some of the more powerful stations.

Sure, I could probably achieve a little more if I ran 100W into a more ideal
6M antenna, but where's the challenge then? At least now I have a sense of
achievement in the QSO's I have!

When you get more funds, then increase your set-up, but until then 10W into
a good antenna will still work wonders.

Martin, VK2UMJ


"Frank" wrote in message
...
I'm getting a Yaesu FT-7 (10W)
since I'm a novice and - at the
moment - I can't afford a big
price for a powerful rig...

My antenna is a simple diple
inverted vee... half-wave
(no trap)

I was wondering where I could
get with this QRP transceiver.

Do you suggest to get a 100W
rig instead?

Thanks in advance

--
to gli la spina x risponder mi !!!

This guy knows nothing. He is a no-code Tech with ZERO hf experience.

I on the otherhand have had 43 years Amateur and Military HF radio
experience.

10 watts of output power on the higher HF bands. I.E. above 20 meters into
a reasonable antenna will work the world...when the sunspots are in a good
mood. Unfortunatly we are now going down the cycle. So don't expect much
above 20 meters to be reliable.

20 meters is the hands down all around DX band there is. Daytime will give
you stateside commo. Follow the sun. Bearing in mind that summertime is
really tough, no matter if its ten or 100 watts.

Forty is a good band....but again summertime problems. Forget 80 and 160 at
that level without some serious antennas.

Ten megs (30 meters) is a good all around band. But its CW/Digital only
and the FT-7 dont do that one.

So your real choice is 20 meters. Put up a good dipole at least 33 feet
high. Or a vertical about 15 feet minimum above ground. Follow the sun
and do it. DX is there all the time. Time of day and sunspot cycle
determins what is happening.

Dan/W4NTI

"VHFRadioBuff" wrote in message
...
I'm getting a Yaesu FT-7 (10W)
since I'm a novice and - at the
moment - I can't afford a big
price for a powerful rig...

My antenna is a simple diple
inverted vee... half-wave
(no trap)

I was wondering where I could
get with this QRP transceiver.

Assuming this is an HF rig, you can talk around the world with it.

Do you suggest to get a 100W
rig instead?

Sure, if you want to make contacts easier.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
73! de Andy KC2SSB (ex: KF4KHC/HL9HCT)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com
Fight Spam! http://spamcop.net
National "Do Not Call" Registry: http://donotcall.gov

This guy knows nothing. He is a no-code Tech with ZERO hf experience.

I on the otherhand have had 43 years Amateur and Military HF radio
experience.

10 watts of output power on the higher HF bands. I.E. above 20 meters into
a reasonable antenna will work the world...when the sunspots are in a good
mood. Unfortunatly we are now going down the cycle. So don't expect much
above 20 meters to be reliable.

20 meters is the hands down all around DX band there is. Daytime will give
you stateside commo. Follow the sun. Bearing in mind that summertime is
really tough, no matter if its ten or 100 watts.

Forty is a good band....but again summertime problems. Forget 80 and 160 at
that level without some serious antennas.

Ten megs (30 meters) is a good all around band. But its CW/Digital only
and the FT-7 dont do that one.

So your real choice is 20 meters. Put up a good dipole at least 33 feet
high. Or a vertical about 15 feet minimum above ground. Follow the sun
and do it. DX is there all the time. Time of day and sunspot cycle
determins what is happening.

Dan/W4NTI

"VHFRadioBuff" wrote in message
...
I'm getting a Yaesu FT-7 (10W)
since I'm a novice and - at the
moment - I can't afford a big
price for a powerful rig...

My antenna is a simple diple
inverted vee... half-wave
(no trap)

I was wondering where I could
get with this QRP transceiver.

Assuming this is an HF rig, you can talk around the world with it.

Do you suggest to get a 100W
rig instead?

Sure, if you want to make contacts easier.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
73! de Andy KC2SSB (ex: KF4KHC/HL9HCT)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com
Fight Spam! http://spamcop.net
National "Do Not Call" Registry: http://donotcall.gov