🆎Nov 12, 2022
This isn’t normal for November.
Show threadwgoodf-Nov 12, 2022
@bloor Was nearly 16c here. I wished i had planned to go portable.
A lovely spring day.
Show threadM0KHR HakanNov 12, 2022

@MM0INH @bloor I was on call and didn't get a single call. 13 minutes to the end of the 'shift', and the sun will set soon.

I could have done with some QRP Portable calmness...

Show threadwgoodf-Nov 12, 2022
@M0KHR @bloor Ding-dong- - 4pm is calling.
I have a couple of cans of stout and some pomegranate Turkish delight. I am as sorted as i can be in the circumstance.
Do that or similar!
Show threadM0KHR HakanNov 12, 2022

There are so many problems with my radios... The old C5800 won't even transmit at 1W now - even against a dummy load, simply goes into rapid reset cycle.

Reception isn't bad though.

Show threadM0KHR HakanNov 12, 2022
C5800's problem is def the power losses on the cable. Replaced it with a different cable and it TX's at 1W and 10W w/o a problem.
Show threadM0KHR HakanNov 12, 2022

The radio has a 'feature', if you click the mic button twice it sends a tone for the repeater, even if it's on a simplex setup.

I cannot disable this.

The manual doesn't mention any way. I am even considering doing surgery since I will never use this on a repeater.

Show threadM0KHR HakanNov 12, 2022
Of course, it being a 30+ year old radio, the switch on the mic is unreliable, and whatever I do, about 90% of the time it triggers the tone...
Show threadM0KHR HakanNov 12, 2022
Now testing SSB capabilities near144.300 by hollering some CQs...
Show threadM0KHR Hakan
Signal isn't extremely stable but sounds OK.
Nov 12, 2022 at 4:44pmWeb