QRP CW POTA Activation with the CFT1 | 9V-Powered Ham Radio Challenge!

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• JO

  @JonathanKayne · 1 year ago

  You totally rocked that 9 volt battery! Part of the reason I designed it to have that voltage range is exactly for stuff like this!<br>And yes, I did tell the beta testers that if they need a manual then I needed to reconsider the UI. I did eventually give them the owners manual a few weeks later. <br>Glad you like the CFT1! 73 de Jonathan KM4CFT

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• KY

  @KYFriedHam · 1 year ago

  There&apos;s nothing like a tiny little QRP station! It&apos;s so much fun to see how much you can do with how little.

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• UT

  @utahforrest · 1 year ago

  CFT1 is one of my favorite rigs! FB activation good sir! Keep up the killer CW work

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• LE

  @Lee-G4NAS · 9 months ago

  Lovely video this one, looks like you had a great time. 73, Lee.

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• YV

  @yvettek9333 · 10 months ago

  I magically stumbled onto one of your videos and immediately subscribed. Love the way you describe your operation and equipment. THANK you for making this old 82 year old kid smile &nbsp;listening to you. Oh as a side note I was first licensed in April 1963 as a Novice!!! Still feel like a Novice !!!! QRP forever. &nbsp;TU Alex &nbsp;K5UNY North Dallas Tx

• K4

  @k4ko_qrp · 1 month ago

  Really enjoyed your video, Mark. And was thrilled to see you made it official with 10+ Qs using just the 9V battery. Way to hang in there. My guess is your video will sell more than a few CFT1. I used a K2 (great radio) since 2006 but recently sold it and have been watching the forums for a second hand KX3 or KX2. Occasionally one will pop up but it&apos;s always gone by the time I respond. Now I think I&apos;ll get the CFT1 and head to the park. Thanks for sharing. Greg K4KO

• MY

  @MyHamRadioJourney · 1 year ago

  Always nice to see another ham who likes to experiment. This was a great test of using power wisely. That seems like a nice radio. Thanks for sharing. 73s de W3CT

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• RC

  @rclewen · 1 year ago

  Thanks for the video and testing out the 9V battery! I have been eyeing the CFT-1 since it was introduced and I am finally going to order one! N7BBQ

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• TO

  @tombunch7305 · 1 year ago

  I liked seeing you slow down for the slower sender....love my CFT1.

• WI

  @willian.direction6740 · 1 year ago

  Great fun with that set up well done. regards vk5cz ..

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• CA

  @carlaturner9804 · 1 year ago

  Always love watching your vids. Like seeing what equipment you use and how you deploy it. Fun stuff for sure.

• JA

  @jakobr.scherer4592 · 1 year ago

  Great video! It shows the excitement a POTA activator has with minimum gear. I look forward for cooler weather to go out into the parks too. I use a QMX 9V and a 40m EFHW for 20 and 40 m with a 35 ft carbon fiber telescope mast mounted on my car&apos;s trailer hitch. You inspired me to use a 9V battery next time. I typically use a Bioenno 12V 3Ah battery with a 9V buck converter. Congrats for the activation and cu soon on another video. 73