[TenTec] cw cd

John brazos at rochester.rr.com
Sat Aug 14 15:46:00 EDT 2004


The reason I can't listen comfortably to cw in the truck on my 706 is that
there must be something wrong with my tarheel antenna I can't seem to get
the darn radio to listen good enough I am not happy with the antenna.  John
kb2huk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Brown" <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 2:38 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] cw cd


> On Fri, 13 Aug 2004 12:43:11 -0400, John wrote:
>
> >Hello all !  this is off subject , I need some help I have a fairly long
drive
> >into work and I have a desire to copy code in my head
>
> Why not just stick a radio and antenna in your car and listen to real
> QSO's?  It doesn't take much listen on 40, 30, and 20 CW.  The
> Lakeview "Hamstick" antennas are very easy to install, and you can get
> enough power to receive from a lighter socket. Then, when the bug has
> bitten you enough to work CW mobile (it's a great way to relieve rush
> hour stress), all you need to transmit is a better power connection and
> some tweaking of the antenna!
>
> Jim K9YC
>
>
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