I realize why I don't get on the radio as much as I'd like; It's a PITA. Not because of radio stuffs in general, but just my setup.
I don't have a fixed antenna, meaning I have to bust out the mast and EFHW whenever I want to use it, so that needs setting up.
My radio (FT-891) lives in an Apache 3800. Not setup as a go-box, just nestled comfortably with all the accessories and LDG Z-100 Plus. So I have to set that up.
Then there is operating location... I don't really have one.
If I setup the antenna in the backyard, it means I end up sitting out back to operate.
If I setup the antenna along the side of the house, I can sit in the office, but means I have to have the window open for the antenna to pass through. This is less fun in the summer in Texas.
So I think to solve at least one of these issues, I'm going to build out the case and make it so I don't have to fight that side of things.
Antenna setup doesn't usually take long. Just need to figure out op location
@KF5QHQ I've been writing about this over the past few weeks. Hopefully it will help you to formulate a plan.
Foundations of Amateur Radio: Building a shack
1. https://lemmy.radio/post/10813031
2. https://lemmy.radio/post/10924378
3. https://lemmy.radio/post/11038135
4. https://lemmy.radio/post/11153934
More to come.
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@n8dmt I'd thought about something like that. I have a guest room right next to my office, so I could probably setup a loop and leave it up in there, and drag a cable between the rooms.
I'll have to do some more thinking on this setup.
Jon Angliss
Onno (VK6FLAB)
Gary @N8DMT