K4SWL de N6PKT....Thomas. I just heard our contact on this activation. I'm happy to hear (and see) that we all have those moments of difficulty sending and receiving CW. However, in your case you were doing some sort of a juggling act holding the KH1,keying, logging and describing to your viewers important facts. My hats off to you for such an accomplishment. Thanks for the contact and putting the effort into explaining new portable radio equipment to your viewers. Always a pleasure to view your page and hear reviews of new products. All the best, 73 Richard (Smokey) N6PKT
I find it much easier to operate hand-held if I leave my middle finger in contact with the radio - with this setup, in contact with the bottom right corner of the key. I then just move my index finger and thumb to key. Leaving that finger in contact with the base of the key maintains a tactile feedback element to ensure proper positioning of my keying fingers. I key a lot more consistently this way than I do if I'm just swiping with no constant contact with the radio from the keying hand. Same strategy applies for my rigs with a cap touch key.
Thank you for another video featuring your KH1! I ordered mine nearly five months ago (After watching some of your first KH1 videos) and I'm still waiting for it. I'll be driving to FDIM next month and I'm hoping to use the KH1 for POTA activations along the way.
This use of ham is perfect for me! I love getting some movement when at a park and then an easy setup and take down.. ideal. Time to learn CW and search for that transmitter.
Thanks, Thomas, nice video to watch. My only complaint, and it's definitely me and not you, is that I suffer from some mild to moderate vertigo and some of those fast movements showing the steep angles/drops made me have the internal wiggles for a couple seconds. I can live through it, though! 72 de KA8VLW, Ken, Michigan
It's funny you mention this. I'm a bit the same way when watching videos. I try to watch my quick movements, but sometimes it's difficult to be that self-aware during the recording. :)
When you make it to OR this summer, be sure and hit 40M so I can get you locally ;) I’ll actually be in Florida just before FD, so maybe we can work each other coast to coast in reverse! - Michael, N7CCD
Sometimes I just can't P. I was working a ten-park rove the other weekend and I could not send P correctly on one contact, having a similar experience you had in this video. It's weird, like the rhythm of the character just slipped out of my brain for a minute.
well one thing I think I'm noticing. is that I am having trouble hearing you on the hand held. missed hearing you few times now that you 've been using it. Que sera sera! will just have to wait till the RF gods grant us a path. tnx fer the nice video though! tnx es 72 Tom de Ellis WA1RKS
very niche product isn't it? seems awkward to use. I guess you could still put it on a table and use it with a normal antenna/paddle but as it is, writing on the left, buttons right next to the paddles, all that while standing? lol you're amazing I don't think I'd try :D Thanks for the video!
I've been experimenting using the tray on the right and left. I *think* I prefer the right. It's not as hard as it looks if you're not juggling a camera and other things to record the audio of a video. :) It is certainly niche, but can be used handheld or on a tabletop easily.
@@ThomasK4SWL yeah I can't imagine how you balance all this... Even on air time while making an entertaining video. Kudos aye! And thanks for going thru the trouble for yr 😁 much appreciated!
I suggest you chat with your friend in OR about QRP viability in the areas you are going. (If you were coming to Seattle, I would tell you to leave the QRP radio at home. One person who operates in southern WA refers to the area as The Pacific Northwest RF Vortex). de AC7PB
I think of of the fun aspects, though, will be to try QRP in the PNW. I want to see what it's like. I know there's not as much low-hanging hunter fruit there. :)
always love watching your activations. I have so little time to get out with work and family obligations. I live vicariously through you!
Thank you for watching. It's an honor!
I recently built the VK3IL pressure paddle and love it. I'll definitely be going this route with the KH1.
Love these elecraft radios.. definitely want to get one soon!
K4SWL de N6PKT....Thomas. I just heard our contact on this activation. I'm happy to hear (and see) that we all have those moments of difficulty sending and receiving CW. However, in your case you were doing some sort of a juggling act holding the KH1,keying, logging and describing to your viewers important facts. My hats off to you for such an accomplishment. Thanks for the contact and putting the effort into explaining new portable radio equipment to your viewers. Always a pleasure to view your page and hear reviews of new products. All the best, 73 Richard (Smokey) N6PKT
Thank you so much, Richard! It was great working you, OM.
I find it much easier to operate hand-held if I leave my middle finger in contact with the radio - with this setup, in contact with the bottom right corner of the key. I then just move my index finger and thumb to key. Leaving that finger in contact with the base of the key maintains a tactile feedback element to ensure proper positioning of my keying fingers. I key a lot more consistently this way than I do if I'm just swiping with no constant contact with the radio from the keying hand. Same strategy applies for my rigs with a cap touch key.
Great advice, Adam! And a brilliant little paddle you've made here!
Thank you for another video featuring your KH1! I ordered mine nearly five months ago (After watching some of your first KH1 videos) and I'm still waiting for it. I'll be driving to FDIM next month and I'm hoping to use the KH1 for POTA activations along the way.
I hope it arrives in time!
@@ThomasK4SWL Received it last week!
reminds me of a 1970s handheld CB.
This use of ham is perfect for me! I love getting some movement when at a park and then an easy setup and take down.. ideal. Time to learn CW and search for that transmitter.
Thomas, you were not kidding about the views man!
Wow the wireless microphone really cut wind noise. Those are keepers for sure! Nice view and video. Thanks and all the best , AG7UW..
Beautiful View!
Thanks for the video!
Cool that you are coming to OR this summer! I'll watch out for you on the usual spotting pages. :)
73 DE NT7S
I had hoped to make FD in OR, but I may have to shift my dates until later this year. I look forward to visiting OR!
Thanks, Thomas, nice video to watch. My only complaint, and it's definitely me and not you, is that I suffer from some mild to moderate vertigo and some of those fast movements showing the steep angles/drops made me have the internal wiggles for a couple seconds. I can live through it, though! 72 de KA8VLW, Ken, Michigan
It's funny you mention this. I'm a bit the same way when watching videos. I try to watch my quick movements, but sometimes it's difficult to be that self-aware during the recording. :)
As much as I wanted (and still want) a KH-1, HRO had the FTDX-10 for $60 more. Looks like I'll be doing more spotting than activating.
If primarily hunting, the FTDX10 would seem like a great choice if you want a 100W radio. It has a brilliant receiver.
When you make it to OR this summer, be sure and hit 40M so I can get you locally ;) I’ll actually be in Florida just before FD, so maybe we can work each other coast to coast in reverse! - Michael, N7CCD
That would be brilliant! My OR plans are more up in the air now. Some family things have come up that could make it difficult. We'll see.
Sometimes I just can't P. I was working a ten-park rove the other weekend and I could not send P correctly on one contact, having a similar experience you had in this video. It's weird, like the rhythm of the character just slipped out of my brain for a minute.
Ha ha! I can relate!
Precious!!
Wow! 599 from France! 😁😆😅
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You should check out F4WBN's antenna farm.
You mentioned the earbuds you are using but didn't include a link. Could you pass that info on? Thanks Jim- KF3CO
oops! Here you go: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EM8008/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
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well one thing I think I'm noticing. is that I am having trouble hearing you on the hand held. missed hearing you few times now that you 've been using it. Que sera sera! will just have to wait till the RF gods grant us a path. tnx fer the nice video though! tnx es 72 Tom de Ellis WA1RKS
I'm sure we'll work each other soon, OM!
very niche product isn't it? seems awkward to use. I guess you could still put it on a table and use it with a normal antenna/paddle but as it is, writing on the left, buttons right next to the paddles, all that while standing? lol you're amazing I don't think I'd try :D Thanks for the video!
I've been experimenting using the tray on the right and left. I *think* I prefer the right. It's not as hard as it looks if you're not juggling a camera and other things to record the audio of a video. :) It is certainly niche, but can be used handheld or on a tabletop easily.
@@ThomasK4SWL yeah I can't imagine how you balance all this... Even on air time while making an entertaining video. Kudos aye! And thanks for going thru the trouble for yr 😁 much appreciated!
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is it me or does cw just sound like darude sandstorm
Often closed captions will say "applause" when there's static on the bands! :)
vy nice de HL1KKC
I suggest you chat with your friend in OR about QRP viability in the areas you are going. (If you were coming to Seattle, I would tell you to leave the QRP radio at home. One person who operates in southern WA refers to the area as The Pacific Northwest RF Vortex). de AC7PB
I think of of the fun aspects, though, will be to try QRP in the PNW. I want to see what it's like. I know there's not as much low-hanging hunter fruit there. :)
Great! 73 de EXØQKT