Hamshop-Efhw-3band on Petru Paler

Mata Nacional do Vimeiro

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

First outing with the QMX — tough conditions under tree canopy.

First time using the QMX. Was planning to try FT8 first but couldn’t get a stable connection to the phone. Sat at the picnic area with the wife and kids. Antenna was completely obscured by the tree canopy and probably way too close to tree trunks. Was difficult to get a signal out even after switching to CW. Only managed one contact.

Serra de Montejunto

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

SOTA, POTA, and WWFF on a road bike climb.

Paúl de Tornada

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

First portable activation — road bike to a nature reserve.

Retractable earphones are compact but the cable is too short to comfortably hold the radio.