FK8DD grid locator: RG37FS (22°14'29S 166°26'01E)

QSL via:

TONY STEFANOV , LZ1JZ
P.O BOX 185
4000 PLOVDIV
BULGARIA

Rig: Yaesu FT-857 in mobile and FT-897 at home, Ant: SpiderBeam 10/12/15/17/20m, 30/40m dipole,

2el HB9CV 50Mhz, MFJ-1526N VHF/UHF antenna.

 

My direct address:

FK8DD

Sam TOROPE

BOX 3040 NOUMEA 98846

New-Caledonia

***FK8DD logbook online 2006 to 2013***

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*** Many thanks to all of you for the QSO's, it's a real pleasure to have you in my log! Best 73s! Sam FK8DD ***

 

 

Also QSL manager for TX8KA, special event call of ARANC radioclub

5bands Spiderbeam on low position, at 2.50 meter on the roof.

 

The Spiderbeam at 15 meter above the ground.

 

SSB QSO during last CQWW SSB contest, on november 29th, 2011.

10m whip in front of the car, and 20m band whip in the back of the roof.

This spot called "Tour Mobilis" is located on a small mountain, on the

Noumea-city highs, and it's about 116m above the sea level.

 

There are 4 antennas supports on my car with SO-239 and 3/8 base connectors.

 

FT-857 is screwed on the rear passenger seat. The battery is a 12V/68Ah.

 

Closed view of the 2 position coax switch.

 

FT-857 detachable front panel with YSK-857 remote cable.

 

FK8DD/M operating position with 10 in. computer on the right,

and Bencher keyer on the left hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Details of the equipment:

- FT-857 Yaesu transceiver running 50 watts on CW and 30 watts on Digimodes

- MFJ-904 travel Tuner with cross needle meter

- MFJ-4403 Voltage conditioner

- CF-50S Comet low pass filter

- Signalink USB for digimodes

- Multiple whip antennas for 6-10-15-17-20-30m and 40m bands (12m coming soon!)

 

 

*** This DC/AC converter is only used for computer when low in charge!

 

 

^{On july 31st 2012 and 02nd of august, i've tested this Buddistick antenna}

^{on 20m band, directly mounted on the trimagnet support at the rear part}

^{of the car. Keep in mind that all the settings here-below and adjustments}

^{have been made ​​by considering the various connections between devices}

^{(transceiver, low pass filter, Tuner/swr-meter and of course the dualposition}

^{antenna's switch).}

• For all bands: Coil lenght 11.5 cm (4.53 in.) and One small arm 27.5cm (10.83 in.)

• 20m, adjust long whip lenght to 228 cm (89.76 in.) clip to red tap 13 turns

• 20m band entirely covered from 14000 to 14350 khz, swr <1.1

• 17m, adjust long whip length to 183 cm (72.05 in.) clip to green tap 11 turns

• 17m band entirely covered from 18068 to 18168 khz, swr <1.1

• 15m, adjust long whip length to 199 cm (78.35 in.) clip to black tap 7 turns

• 15m band entirely covered from 21000 to 21450 khz, swr less than <1.3

• 10m, adjust long whip length to 219 cm (86.22 in.) clip to yellow tap 2turns

• 10m band entirely covered from 28000 to 29000 khz, swr lest than <1.3

• Find the long whip (10 ft) on Buddipole website, see link below

• website http://www.buddipole.com/lotewh.html.

 

**Caution: this antenna not to be used when the car is moving.

Only for mobile stationary use.

 

 

For more comfort, a small table, on which i have my 10 inches computer

and Bencher morse key, becomes necessary,no that is not a luxe hi!

August 15th, 2012. Well !Now the detachable Front Panel is fixed

on a mobile phone holder, placed on a thin glass (14x18cm).

Yes !!!!!!

 

On 31st of August 2012, i've got my New Battery 12V/140Ah/800A, LxlxH = 50cm/19cm/20cm, weight is about 35kg. This will give me more Power for mobile operation.

My homebrew vertical antenna G5IJ is attached in the front

of the car, i use it mainly for 30m and 40m bands.

 

It's not very nice but it looks very efficient!

 

A close view of the U bolts and the PVC tube protection of the fishing pole.

 

The double aluminium plate to ensure a maximum tightening on the towing hook!