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Dan Koellen AI6XG
Jun 27, 20248 min read
A 40 - 10 meter QMX
The QMX from QRP Labs is modified for operation from 40 to 10 meters. A perfect SOTA rig when matched to a 40 meter EFHW
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Dan Koellen AI6XG
May 9, 20249 min read
LCD Display for the KD1JV TriBander
In an earlier post I described the modifications I made to the KD1JV designed TriBander to make it more useful for SOTA. The...
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Dan Koellen AI6XG
Jul 18, 202311 min read
Making the KD1JV Tri-Bander More SOTA Friendly
This post outlines the modifications made to reduce receive current consumption, reduce weight and size, and change the controls and readout
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Dan Koellen AI6XG
May 2, 20236 min read
QRP Tube: T/R Switch and QCX Interface and Modification
A Modified QCX and TR Switch for Vacuum Tube SOTA transmitter
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Dan Koellen AI6XG
May 2, 202315 min read
QRP Tube: Single Tube SOTA Transmitter
A single tube transmitter is developed for portable and Summits on the Air (SOTA) use. The SOTA transmitter had to be relatively...
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Dan Koellen AI6XG
May 2, 20235 min read
QRP Tube: Vacuum Tube, Battery, Lightweight, Compact, Portable: Can They Coexist?
Using vacuum tube equipment for SOTA activations? Why not! A portable battery operated vacuum tube transmitter is part of a SOTA system.
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Dan Koellen AI6XG
Jul 30, 20212 min read
Leg Benchmark W7Y/EW-017 Activation - An Alternative Route From the West
Pole Mountain From My Operating Position Summit Trip Summary Distance: ~ 2.6 mi one way Transport: Hiking Elevation Gain: ~500 feet...
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Dan Koellen AI6XG
Dec 3, 20202 min read
Scott Peak W6/NS-153 Activation
Operating Position on Scott Peak Summit Trip Summary Distance: ~ 4.2 mi one way Transport: Hiking Elevation Gain: ~1700 feet Time: ~2...
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