Homebrew Straight Key + HW8 QRP Video.

[G4HAA]

I liked this video mainly for the home brew straight key the op is using. Looks like a typical 'junk box key', but neatly engineered from available components all the same. Thought I would add a link on here as it may inspire visitors to try their hand at such a project.

The HW8 is nice too! bd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyu0gGbJlQo

73, Mark...

 

[MI0PYN]

Hi Mark,

I did like how he mounted the Buddistick Antenna on a mag mount for the car.

73,
Stefan MI0PYN

 

[G4MNX]

Yes nicely engineered almost steam punk key ;D
Whatching him key off the parcel shelf is funny, the key bouncing about, but the code was clean.

73
Craig

 

[G4HAA]

Hi Mark,

I did like how he mounted the Buddistick Antenna on a mag mount for the car.

73,
Stefan MI0PYN

Hmm, is that definitely a magmount? It looks very small, more like a through-body fitting maybe?

73, Mark...

 

[G4HAA]

Yes nicely engineered almost steam punk key ;D
Whatching him key off the parcel shelf is funny, the key bouncing about, but the code was clean.

73
Craig

He uses a few callsigns in various videos and is mentioned on QRZ.com

Maybe it's when he is operating friends equipment?

That key features in some of his other videos:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAhXFl8mLA0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEb4miawYQA

And maybe others too!

How's this one for Extreme SOTA... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNH_C4DGh8w

I like the comment on the first video above, "Stop WISHING. Start Doing."

Good advice bd

73, Mark...