Hello from VA3OSO

[va3oso]

I operate QRP SSB portable on 20m.  FT-817 with a 17ft vertical antenna. 

Looking for DX and to contact all Canadian territories. 

Check out some of my contacts on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPqqkMm0ky3WnC6tYnqUoXA

[GM0LVI]

Welcome to the group Carson!
Those are great photos on your QRZ page and the videos are good too.

[IZ5ZCO]

FT-817 with a 17ft vertical antenna.

I use the same antenna (mfj 1979).

Welcome aboard! 

[va3oso]

Thanks for the welcome.  I like that MFJ vertical and it works well but I'm trying to switch to a lighter vertical.  A 5.4m fiberglass fishing pole to support a small ~16.5ft wire.  Hopefully it can produce the same results.

[VE2TH]

Hello Carson,

Great! Welcome to this friendly forum, I also operate with the FT-817ND and about the same vertical
antenna, but built up with Buddipole parts.

Check my vertical on my chain link fence, it is really amazing what I can do.

Check my QRZ Page.

I also use a 5,4 meters fishpole antenna for all bands from 20 meters and up, I adjust my radial
and I just change my radiating wire for the band I want to go.

All the very best 7 hope to meet you on the air,

72/73 Michel VE2TH  QRP & QRPp

[va3oso]

Michel, thanks for the message.  I've just tried out that fishing pole setup and it seems to work well.  Just checked out your QRZ page and it looks good - I can't say I've met any other 100% QRP operators yet. 

[AK0B]

I used a 17 ft vertical when in college.  Made it from two pieces of electrical conduit. Made a lot of contacts with a DX-35.   Secret of working DX is learning how to listen.  Once you become a hunter it get easier.

I love your you tube videos of the northern lights. 

Welcome to the group.  Share your projects.

Stan AK0B