Gary @N8DMT#HamChallenge2025 @hamchallenge HC12S Make a contact on an unusual antenna. How far can two Yaesu VX8-DR HT’s communicate on L1 (20 mW) transmit power with dummy load antennas? Turns out the answer is about 12 feet on UHF. Was surprised that the shielding was that good…
SuccessfulTwo-Way QSO (N8DMT & N8DKK)
446.050 MHz
L1 (0.02 W, 20mW)
Distance ~10 feet
Squelch Level 0 (open squelch)
Antenna: SMA to BNC-F Adapter with DIY BNC-M dummy load
