This was the latest shed workshop in our series focussing on newly certified amateur operators follows our April HamCram. We met at Mike ZL1AXG’s QTH in Churton Park on Sunday 7 May (from 1pm – 3pm) to discuss options for selecting an HF rig and antenna.
Topics covered include:d
- Purchasing an HF station (Bernard ZL2BD)
- Discussion on antenna options for single band or multiband operation (Mike ZL1AXG)
- Examples include a monoband Dipole, multiband EFHW or G5RV, and verticals
- Dealing with a QTH with high RX noise levels (Bernard ZL2BD)
- Clarifying level of interest in building an HF antenna (club to supply as kit)
- Take order for Flower Pot antenna to be constructed at a Monster Workshop on Sunday 18 June
- Basic operating procedures on HF (Mike)
Tea, coffee and cakes followed the workshop, thanks to Mike’s XYL Lynette.