[Skimmertalk] Miniwhip Antenna questions

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 8:42 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com> wrote:

> I was going to try to mount mine away from my other Xmit antennas or as
> far away.


It sound like you want to skim and transmit at the same time.  This may
damage the antenna amplifier unless DC power is removed from the amplifier
automatically whenever you transmit.  You may also damage the front end of
the SDR if a front end protector is not used and your transmitter is
anywhere nearby (even if 1,000 ft away).

Even with full protection for the amplifier and SDR, you may still see
strange "self spots" posted of your own callsign and various harmonics.

I've concluded that I simply must turn off my SDRs or exit the Aggreagtor
whenever I'm operating a CW or RTTY contest from home.

73,
Bob, N6TV