I'm going boat camping on a MacGregor 26D. Want to try the #x6200 for #POTA . But I have bad luck getting anyone to come back to me @QRP levels. I can build an inverted delta loop (was thinking of trying that anyway) and hoist the bottom peak up the mast, or go with a inverted V dipole (or both). I can't bring the FT857D & tuner, so I'll be #QRP #hamRadio
So any ideas??
Boat dimensions are here: https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/macgregor-26d
26ft LOA, mast 28ft above deck, dec k~4ft above fresh water lake surface.
There is a mailing list for the #Xiegu #X6200 a new radio via #radioddity that builds on the previous generation #X6100
https://groups.io/g/xiegu-x6200
So far early reports have uncovered lots of small issues, many of which sound to my ear like they could be fixed in firmware, but collectively sounding pretty awkward.
It looks like @greppy has been having some #pota fun with it per https://technomage.net/2024/06/the-x6200-initial-thoughts/
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