KI5GBQ - Russ
KI5GBQ - Russ
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Lunchtime Morse Code POTA 1/8/25 Ft Cobb State Park
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A cold cw activation of Ft Cobb state park. Rig - Xiegu x6100 Antenna - Flatlander 10-40m endfed
New Years Eve Morse Code POTA activation at US-2792
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Morse code POTA activation of lake Thunderbird State Park. Rig - Mountain topper 4b Antenna - End fed halfwave
Morse code POTA afternoon activation of US-7686
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A quick POTA activation of US-7686. Xiegu x6100 BuddiStick antenna
Lunchtime CW POTA activation US-2783 12/10/2024
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POTA Morse code activation at Salt Plains State Park. Rig - Xiegu x6100 Antenna - flatlander 40-10m end fed antenna
Tuesday Afternoon Morse code POTA activation
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A good cw activation at US-7686. It was a little windy so I apologize for the wind noise.
Afternoon Morse Code POTA activation at US-7686
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Morse code activation of US-7686. Xiegu x6100 and x-tenna antenna on 20m and 15m.
Morse Code POTA activation at Elk Mountain 11/6/2024
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A hike in activation of the Wichita Mountains in Southwest Oklahoma.
Friday morning CW POTA activation 11/1/2024
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A quick cw activation of Canton WMA in NW Oklahoma. Xiegu x6100 and xtenna end fed antenna.
Morse Code POTA with Yaesu 817 10/22/2024
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An attempt at a Morse code POTA activation with the old Yaesu 817.
Morse code POTA activation 10/14/2024
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A Morse code activation on US-7686 with a mountain topper 4b and end fed half wave antenna. Cigar was an Alec Bradley Caribbean Cask.
Lunchtime Morse Code POTA 10/08/2024
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A Morse code POTA activation of Fort Cobb State Park. Mountain topper 4b radio with halfwave and fed antenna.
CW QRP POTA activation 10/02/2024
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A quick CQ activation of US-7686. I typically use a mic but the wind was blowing 30 mph that afternoon so I only had the radio audio mic’d. Rig was the xiegu x6100 with a 20 meter efhw antenna. 73 Russ
Morse Code POTA Activation 9/24/24
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A CW activation of Foss State Park. Xiegu x6100 20 meter End fed halfwave
Monday Morning POTA CW activation
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A quick CQ activation of US-7688 with a mountain topper 4b and end fed halfwave antenna.
Morse Code POTA activation at US-7686
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Morse Code POTA activation at US-7686
CW Rag chew with KQ4DUX August 23, 2024
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CW Rag chew with KQ4DUX August 23, 2024
Wednesday Afternoon CW POTA l
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Wednesday Afternoon CW POTA l
Late Morning POTA CW Activation
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Late Morning POTA CW Activation
Tuesday lunch time CW POTA
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Tuesday lunch time CW POTA
Thursday Morning CW POTA
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Thursday Morning CW POTA
Morse Code POTA activation of the Wichita Mountains NWR
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Morse Code POTA activation of the Wichita Mountains NWR
CW POTA at Black Kettle National Grasslands
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CW POTA at Black Kettle National Grasslands
Thursday afternoon POTA CW activation
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Thursday afternoon POTA CW activation
CW POTA With Yaesu 817
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CW POTA With Yaesu 817
May 14th CW POTA activation at US-7686
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May 14th CW POTA activation at US-7686
Tuesday Afternoon CW POTA activation
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Tuesday Afternoon CW POTA activation
Friday Morning CW POTA Activation
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Friday Morning CW POTA Activation
Wednesday Lunch Time CW POTA Activation
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Wednesday Lunch Time CW POTA Activation
Tuesday Morning CW POTA activation
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Tuesday Morning CW POTA activation

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Paul_KE9BHN
    @Paul_KE9BHN 4 години тому

    Winter CW going strong Russ. I snagged a bitter cold IL - OK P2P today! 73 Paul

  • @MyHamRadioJourney
    @MyHamRadioJourney 21 годину тому

    It was nice to finally work with you, Russ. You came up on my Ham Alert, and we finally made contact. The new radio looks excellent. Thanks for activating and the QSO. 73s de W3CT.

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 17 годин тому

      Hey. Thanks for being out there. Glad we could get a qso. You had a good signal coming onto the park. I look forward to working you again. 73 Russ KI5GBQ

  • @W5JGT
    @W5JGT День тому

    Still watching and enjoying. How long did the unit take to come in from when she ordered it? I ordered a QMX and looking forward to getting it in.

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 19 годин тому

      Thanks for watching. She said she ordered it about two weeks before Christmas and it came in the middle of last week.

    • @W5JGT
      @W5JGT 17 годин тому

      @ I figured it was a bit of a wait.

  • @Paul_KE9BHN
    @Paul_KE9BHN 5 днів тому

    I wish I were in the log. I reliably get CW POTA QSOs from OK, right into the winter weather. 73 Paul

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 4 дні тому

      Man that would have been great. I’m planning on going out again first of next week. We will have to see if we can work each other.

  • @alvarogaitan2529
    @alvarogaitan2529 6 днів тому

    thanks Russ great video thanks for sharing 73 from kb2uew

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 5 днів тому

      Thanks for watching! 73 Russ

  • @alvarogaitan2529
    @alvarogaitan2529 14 днів тому

    great job terrific video 73 from kb2uew

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 13 днів тому

      Thanks again and hope you have a Happy New Year. 73 Russ

  • @WA2OUZUpstateNYHam-m5f
    @WA2OUZUpstateNYHam-m5f 14 днів тому

    Happy New Year Russ 🎉. John

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 13 днів тому

      Thanks John and Happy New Year. 73 Russ

  • @N5PJ
    @N5PJ 14 днів тому

    Typical windy Oklahoma day… I listen for you and did not hear you

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 13 днів тому

      Just another day in Oklahoma it seems like haha. I’ll have to start working the lower bands and see if we can have a QSO. 73

  • @hs1754
    @hs1754 14 днів тому

    Great video Russ. Why don't you try using a delta loop? It will give a great gain for the QRP.

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 13 днів тому

      Thanks for suggestion. I am not too familiar with a delta loop but will be checking it out. 73

  • @WA2OUZUpstateNYHam-m5f
    @WA2OUZUpstateNYHam-m5f 19 днів тому

    Good activation Russ. I have to stop bitchin about the cold, and just get out there again. John

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 18 днів тому

      Thanks John. Though I bet the cold in Oklahoma is a lot different than it is in New York. Thanks and 73

  • @alvarogaitan2529
    @alvarogaitan2529 19 днів тому

    fantastic video Russ thanks 73 from kb2uew

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 18 днів тому

      Thanks for watching Alvaro. 73 Russ

  • @tlnelson7598
    @tlnelson7598 Місяць тому

    Caught a many catfish from that lake when I was a kid back in the 70s. My favorite place was below the slipway. Do you have any recommendations for the hearing impaired to be able to work CW.

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 28 днів тому

      We used to catch saugeye and walleye by the spillway back when I was younger too. I know there are some computer programs that will decode and send CW but I am not familiar with them.

  • @Paul_KE9BHN
    @Paul_KE9BHN Місяць тому

    That was a long activation, sweet! 73 Paul KE9BHN

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ Місяць тому

      Thanks Paul. It was longer than I am used to. It was all starting to run together towards the end.

  • @N5PJ
    @N5PJ Місяць тому

    Windy Oklahoma! Lived here in 95% of my life…

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ Місяць тому

      Haha I know. Seems like it never stops

  • @bradsecrist5000
    @bradsecrist5000 Місяць тому

    Tnx agn russ 72

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching. 73

  • @WA2OUZUpstateNYHam-m5f
    @WA2OUZUpstateNYHam-m5f Місяць тому

    Good video Russ, thanks. John

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ Місяць тому

      Thank you John. 73 Russ

  • @alvarogaitan2529
    @alvarogaitan2529 Місяць тому

    terrific job Russ 73 from kb2uew

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching. 73 Russ

  • @robertbrock2355
    @robertbrock2355 Місяць тому

    An excellent video of a POTA field operation. He is a top notch operator keeping speeds equal to those answering his calls. Always fun to contact and I have in different parks. Thanks much. 73, Bob - K9OSC

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ Місяць тому

      Thanks for the qso this afternoon. Always good to hear from you. 73 Russ

  • @N5PJ
    @N5PJ Місяць тому

    Could not hear you in Yukon, Oklahoma didn’t think I would be able to on 20 m…

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ Місяць тому

      I thought about running on 40m but didn’t think it would do much that time of day. We might have to try some kind of NVIS setup to get contacts that close

  • @alvarogaitan2529
    @alvarogaitan2529 2 місяці тому

    congratulations terrific job 73 from kb2uew

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 2 місяці тому

      Thank you and thanks for checking it out. 73 Russ

  • @WA2OUZUpstateNYHam-m5f
    @WA2OUZUpstateNYHam-m5f 2 місяці тому

    Good activation, thanks. I'll be out today, (11/11) around noon (EST). I hope to work you sometime.

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 2 місяці тому

      Awesome. I will be listening for you.

  • @WA2OUZUpstateNYHam-m5f
    @WA2OUZUpstateNYHam-m5f 2 місяці тому

    Good video Russ. Great little radio as well. I'm in upstate NY. John

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for checking it out. 73 Russ

  • @bradsecrist5000
    @bradsecrist5000 2 місяці тому

    Tnx Russ

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching. 73

  • @Paul_KE9BHN
    @Paul_KE9BHN 2 місяці тому

    That's a 5 star POTA activation, that landscape is epic 73 KE9BHN

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 2 місяці тому

      Hey. Thanks for watching. That is definitely a pretty cool area of the state. 73 Russ KI5GBQ

  • @nivid01
    @nivid01 2 місяці тому

    Don't you just wonder about people who drag their radios, phones, and other gear along rough concrete surfaces.

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 2 місяці тому

      Well I suppose so but I also have to appreciate someone who is willing to use field gear for what it was made for. Thanks for watching another one. 73 Russ

  • @rclewen
    @rclewen 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the park! I had deep QSB on my end outside of Houston. N7BBQ

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 2 місяці тому

      Hey. Thanks for the QSO. You had a good signal on my end. 73

  • @philpuzick8177
    @philpuzick8177 2 місяці тому

    Nice video Russ. What external speaker are you using? Is it amplified by battery?

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 2 місяці тому

      Thank you. The speaker is just a small battery powered Bluetooth speaker. I’m not sure on the brand. It says AYL on the front. I got it off Amazon several years ago.

  • @bradsecrist5000
    @bradsecrist5000 2 місяці тому

    Tnx agn russ

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching 73

  • @Mr3bairs
    @Mr3bairs 2 місяці тому

    This is great stuff. Love the 4b, I have one as well. I was lucky to get one of the first batch of the new 3b coming soon. Do a lot of POTA Hunting and hopefully will do my first activation soon. 73, JB KA9MIC.

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 2 місяці тому

      Hey thanks for checking it out. I hoping to snag one of the new 3b’s soon. Hope to catch you on the air. 73 Russ

  • @polarbear5464
    @polarbear5464 2 місяці тому

    Great Equipment!

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 2 місяці тому

      Thanks I agree. The mountain topper is a great little radio. Thanks for watching.

    • @polarbear5464
      @polarbear5464 2 місяці тому

      @@KI5GBQ hahah! I got my qmx setup, battery , coax, radio, speaker , keyer , EFHW, in a small bag 22x28x7 cm. Gonna try to pack it as small as i can. 73’s!!

  • @jollyjumper496
    @jollyjumper496 3 місяці тому

    Good work Russ, Pete from Melbourne Australia

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      Hey Pete. Thanks for watching. 73

  • @bradsecrist5000
    @bradsecrist5000 3 місяці тому

    Tnx agn russ

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      Hey thanks for checking it out. 73

  • @theexperimentalcqdx4208
    @theexperimentalcqdx4208 3 місяці тому

    2028 😂 love ur videos de ZS6MSW

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching. 73 Russ

  • @johnt890
    @johnt890 3 місяці тому

    Hi. Learning CW. Slow but steady progress. How fast are you sending, and how long did it take you to get to that proficiency? Other than daily practice, what is one tip you would recommend to improve CW skills? Thanks, John KJ7OIB

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      Hey John I am running around 20 wpm. I started learning Morse code around June of 2022 and it took around 6 months before i felt like i could do an activation running about 15 wpm. The best thing i have done is just listen to code when I'm driving and try to head copy. Ninja Morse has a great collection of podcasts that i listen to when i am on the road. Good luck and hang in there. It is worth learning. 73 KI5GBQ Russ

  • @thejoker-ie1mm
    @thejoker-ie1mm 3 місяці тому

    Morse & POTA, it's always a spectacle. 72/73 de ik2rgv 👋👋

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching. 73 Russ

  • @rclewen
    @rclewen 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the park! N7BBQ

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for hunting. 73

  • @EightBells
    @EightBells 3 місяці тому

    Glad to have you in the log, and fun to watch our QSO! Thanks! ~KD5ZZU

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      Hey thanks for the contact. Look forward to catching you again. 73

  • @N5PJ
    @N5PJ 3 місяці тому

    Listen for you and Yukon, but of course 20 m would have been very surprising for me to get you.

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      Yeah that would have been a pretty short hop from the lake to Yukon. I’ll be at the Salt Plains over the weekend. I might have to try 40m or 80m to get some local contacts. 73

  • @Paul_KE9BHN
    @Paul_KE9BHN 3 місяці тому

    That was quite a run! 73 KE9BHN

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      Hey thanks for watching. It was a fun activation even if the band conditions were not the best. 73

  • @bradsecrist5000
    @bradsecrist5000 3 місяці тому

    Tks for the activation.

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      Hey! Thanks for watching 73

  • @K4FR_Radio
    @K4FR_Radio 3 місяці тому

    Nice activation, Russ. Thanks for taking us along! 73

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      As always man. Thanks for watching 73

  • @N5PJ
    @N5PJ 3 місяці тому

    I fished that lake when I was a child.

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      I hear it’s still pretty good fishing though I have never fished it myself.

  • @karlosborah5934
    @karlosborah5934 3 місяці тому

    What your speed

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      I think I started around 23 wpm then dropped down to 20 towards the end.

  • @Mr3bairs
    @Mr3bairs 3 місяці тому

    Can't beat the MTR. Looking forward to the new 3B.

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      They are good little radios. Looking forward to the new one too.

  • @Paul_KE9BHN
    @Paul_KE9BHN 3 місяці тому

    Very enjoyable. I'd never seen a Xiegu--that's an efficient radio. 73 Paul KE9BHN

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching Paul. The xiegu is a cheaper radio from china but seems to work pretty good for POTA. 73 Russ

  • @K4FR_Radio
    @K4FR_Radio 3 місяці тому

    Great activation, Russ. Thanks for taking us along! 73 de N4AAJ

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for checking it out. 73

  • @Paul_KE9BHN
    @Paul_KE9BHN 4 місяці тому

    That was a sweet run for only a half an hour! 73 KE9BHN

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 3 місяці тому

      It sure was. The bands were cooperating for a change. Thanks for checking it out. 73

  • @jayKQ4DUX
    @jayKQ4DUX 4 місяці тому

    Cool, Thanks for the video. I remember this QSO and found it in my book. I have been hoping to film some like this once I get a decent camera set up for my channel. Great to hear it from the other end. I was sending with my J-37 Str Key 73

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 4 місяці тому

      Glad you found it. I have been trying to record most of my QSOs because I know I will miss something and it’s helpful to be able to go back and re-listen to them. Hope to catch you again. 73

  • @procyclist9280
    @procyclist9280 4 місяці тому

    Nice to hear our P2P QSO Russ - nice going with your great set up 72. Paul W4LOO

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for being out there. Always good to pick up a P2P. CUAGN 73

  • @prburley
    @prburley 4 місяці тому

    Russ thanks for posting this. I'm shortly getting licensed, it's good to just see how people set up and actually key it out vs what's on the computer.

    • @KI5GBQ
      @KI5GBQ 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and good luck with getting licensed. Code on air is definitely different from the computer and I am far from perfect myself. 73’s