IC-7300 at 2800 feet elevation on Mont Hereford Québec DX
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
- Hi, this is Frank VE2FGJ, today I bring my Icom IC-7300 to the top of Mont Hereford at 2800 feet elevation (875 meters) to do DX contacts, I will be operating on battery and transmitting a full 100W on a 33 feet vertical antenna. Fortunately we can drive all the way up so I can bring all my gears.
We have a very good and sunny day with low wind.
Sit back and relax, watch the Intro and following QSOs, let’s make some DX contacts!
Due to gusting winds at times, I had to lower volume at some places and cut video segments.
TIMELINE / OPERATORS
00:00-01:13 Presentation
01:14-02:34 IK4GRO
02:35-03:54 IK7YTT
03:55-05:38 S51DX
05:39-06:21 EA7JWF
06:22-07:17 IU3BTY
07:18-08:42 IZ2DPX
08:43-10:38 K3UT
10:39-11:48 Summary
Overall I made about 20 contacts, and took the time to talk more with some of them.
I noticed that even at this altitude the 20M band was OK but not spectacular, note that this recording was on a weekday so less overall activity compared to a weekend.
A great experience, I enjoyed the sun, the view up there and making new friends on the air!
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This is Frank signing out, Thanks for watching… 73!
LOCATION
Mont Hereford, Québec, Canada - Grid square: FN45ec
Google Maps: www.google.com/maps/place/Mou...
Mont Hereford Trail is a 9.2 kilometer lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Saint-Herménégilde, Quebec, Canada that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October.
MUSIC
X Ray Vision - Slynk (Royalty Free - No Copyright) Thank you, very well made! 5 Stars!
KEYWORDS
IC-7300, Icom, AH-4 Automatic Tuner, Go Box, GoBox, SOTA, Summits On The Air, Mont Hereford, DX, DXing, Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, 20M, 20 Meters, HF, Quebec, Québec, Canada, Slovenia, Italy, Spain, Battery, Portable, 2800 feet, 875M, Elevation, Altitude, Mountain, Montagne, S51DX, IK7YTT, EA7JWF, IU3BTY, IZ2DPX, IK4GRO, K3UT 
Развлечения
Wow, nice video clip. I like it much. You were nice here no problem making the QSO with you. That fishing rod works very nicely. I'm sorry for the problems with stations want to take the frequency. You were much stronger than that! Great set-up and great QSO. I hope we will do it again. Best of luck from Slovenia, de Janez S51DX
Thank you Janez, I am glad I could contact you on that day, I am usually at much lower altitude. Your setup is awesome and always a great signal here in Quebec. You were 59+10 at times, Thx for the QSO, 73
You can always count on S51DX. I am pretty sure he doesn't ever sleep! IK4GRO, too, very dependable operators. They are a thrill to get the first time when you first get on HF and want some DX on a small station. Great video, Frank.
Yes we have "Ham Radio Stars" that are so familiar and fun to talk to, sometimes even at QRP level, Thanks for the comment 73!
I found you channel yesterday and I enjoy it a lot. I'm PY2KGB currently living in Montreal and learning how to do radio outside, in the winter and without a car. I could learn somethings already, like the led lights that increase qrm. Since I only hear that one was a good one for me hehe
73
Great thank you André, good luck with your expeditions in Montreal, I am pretty sure some public parks may be less noisy. 73
Beautiful location Frank, Canada is on bucket list 👌 to do some fly fishing 🎣..
Great setup..
Hi Frank, Nice video. Very nice portable setup. I'll have to try that. K7GUD
Hi Frank, tnx for contact and for this nice video record 🔝!! Your signal into my shack was very loud ! 💪💪...Hope to meet You agn on the air, 73* de IU3BTY Val 👋
Hi Val (IU3BTY) You were booming in here! I'll try to go there again or try another mountain around. I really enjoyed it!. Tnx for the contact Val, hope to contact you again! 73
Excellente video Franck, j'ai hate de visiter ce site une fois que je serai installe au Quebec. 73, ha7wx chris
Awesome job! Enjoyed the video.
Hi my friend Francois tremendous video terrific exceptional the best job thanks 73 from kb2uew
Love the video! Great job
Well done frank! Nice job on the video and the activation. Keep moving forward!
Thanks A.J. I hope to get back there soon. 73
Nice setup, where can I get details of your antenna stand? the one you step the tire on to keep it firm on ground
Thanks, I plan to make a video describing the antenna stand in the coming weeks (weather warming), it is a self-built, easy, very sturdy and portable stand.
Nice video, nice setup. But no way would I want to haul that big box of equipment with me. I'll stick with my Elecraft KX2.
Barry, KU3X/QRP
Thanks Barry, It sure keeps the body in shape, I may travel lighter next time with the IC-705
Nice location Frank. I like doing similar portable ops here in Italy (check my QRZ.com page). Hope to hear you sometime in the future. It looks like the propagation from Quebec to Italy is doing the job. 73s, IU3JNT
Nice job.! Well done. I hope to contact your station. I also like field days. 73 de LU8HRW
Hello Jorge (LU8HRW) from Argentina! Thanks, maybe if I could get a little higher I may be able to contact you!!! That would be 8500KM. I went as far as Russia on phone, let's hope propagation allows a QSO. Thanks for the comment! 73
as-tu surveillé les conditions de propagation ou bien tu est monté à l'improvise ?
Je ne me fis pas a la propagation, c'était un jour de semaine alors qu'il faisait beau!
@@VE2FGJ ok c'est bon de savoir qu'a l'improvise comme ça, malgré les mauvaises conditions radio, il y a quand même des bons contacts à faire !
Very Nice Frank,
Super QTH for portable radio !
I would have liked to know the amperage and the autonomy of the battery with the IC-7300, as well as the power used.
What is the reference of the Box used to store the equipment ?
Thank you and I hope to listen to you on 20m.
See you soon.
73's from 14FBG07 or F-15413 Bernard in JN38IT
Hi and thanks, the battery is 12V 75 amps, using a voltage booster to maintain 13.8V, the TX power is 100W. The Box is a Gator 6U Audio Rack Standard. 73
@@VE2FGJ
Hello, yet another question do you have a DC booster model to advise me ?
Thanks in advance.
I often listen to the 20m Band, until 1:00 UT, at the moment there is good propagation, I am unfortunately limited with my antennas which are telescopic or active ...
I hope to listen to you one day.
I have a RUclips channel where I upload my videos.
Comments are welcome and much appreciated.
Have a good weekend and have a good DX.
73's from 14FBG07 (11m DX Call) - F-15413 (SWL Call) & 14HS5041 (HamSphere 4.0 Virtual Radio Call) Bernard in JN38IT.
@@14FBG07 Hi and thanks for your feedback! The DC booster I know and use is the MFJ-4416C, it does create RFI / Birdies on HF but some use it and have no problems. There are other companies making them but have no recommendations. I saw your YT channel, lots of videos!! I also like to listen to SWL when the Ham Bands are less active. Thanks again and may be you'll catch me on the air! Good day and 73
@@VE2FGJ
Thank's Franck for information.
I hope to catch You !
73's, friendships at the household, take care of yourself and your family.
Good DX !
73's from F-15413 Bernard in JN38IT.
See You Soon with Great Pleasure !
Where can i Fonds the antenne?
It is a MFJ-1910 Telescoping fiberglass mast