Working the Very High SWR Problem before putting my Icom IC 703 Plus on the air at Fort Dobbs!

https://qrper.com/2022/10/pota-with-t... Click the link above to read full details about this activation, including all equipment links, at QRPer.com. HOW TO SUPPORT: You'll notice I have no ads in my videos. If you'd like to directly support these videos, consider supporting me via our PayPal Coffee Fund or via Patreon. Note that both fall under the name of the SWLing Post which is a part of QRPer.com. SWLing Post and QRPer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=74... Coffee Fund: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr... Thanks for watching! 73, Thomas K4SWL Chapters: Intro: 0:00:00 Antenna Troubles: 0:03:34 Begin Activation: 0:10:14 20 Meters: 0:12:26 17 Meters: 0:48:33 QRT and IC-703 Plus Thoughts: 0:57:35 I ramble About Trees: 1:00:15 Note about Historic Sites: 1:02:58

Three Watts of Power: Pairing the Elecraft AX1, Mountain Topper MTR-3B, and N6ARA TinyPaddle!
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Three Watts of Power: Pairing the Elecraft AX1, Mountain Topper MTR-3B, and N6ARA TinyPaddle!

Icom IC-703 Plus - Why I still love this QRP transceiver
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Icom IC-703 Plus - Why I still love this QRP transceiver

Giving the Xiegu G106 a thorough POTA workout at Fort Dobbs!
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Giving the Xiegu G106 a thorough POTA workout at Fort Dobbs!

Pairing the Chameleon Tactical Delta Loop with the Icom IC-705 for some serious QRP POTA fun!
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Pairing the Chameleon Tactical Delta Loop with the Icom IC-705 for some serious QRP POTA fun!

Sunday 5-watt Hunting from the Backyard
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Sunday 5-watt Hunting from the Backyard

The Ham Radio: Where Did 750,000 Operators Go?
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The Ham Radio: Where Did 750,000 Operators Go?

Unbelievable Smart Worker & Hilarious Fails | Construction Compilation #8 #adamrose #smartworkers
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Unbelievable Smart Worker & Hilarious Fails | Construction Compilation #8 #adamrose #smartworkers

SKCC Bug QSOs 9-25-24 #cw #morsecode #skcc #licw #morse #hamradio #bugs #keys #potababe
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SKCC Bug QSOs 9-25-24 #cw #morsecode #skcc #licw #morse #hamradio #bugs #keys #potababe

Budget Rig + Tiny Antenna = Low-Impact POTA Fun at Bennett Place State Historic Site!
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Budget Rig + Tiny Antenna = Low-Impact POTA Fun at Bennett Place State Historic Site!

Getting to Know You: The Icom IC-705 QRP Field Transceiver--my thoughts and a POTA activation!
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Getting to Know You: The Icom IC-705 QRP Field Transceiver--my thoughts and a POTA activation!

QRP Head 2 Head(ish):  Yaesu FTX-1 vs Icom IC-705
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QRP Head 2 Head(ish): Yaesu FTX-1 vs Icom IC-705

Something To Consider Before You Buy an Icom IC-705
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Something To Consider Before You Buy an Icom IC-705

The Distances in Space Are Worse Than You Think
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The Distances in Space Are Worse Than You Think

ICOM IC-705 From Noob To Skilled In 60 Minutes
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ICOM IC-705 From Noob To Skilled In 60 Minutes

Does the N9SAB Windom Live Up to the Hype? POTA Test
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Does the N9SAB Windom Live Up to the Hype? POTA Test

Inside a Secret 1940s WWII Agent Radio: The Lagercrantz Suitcase
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Inside a Secret 1940s WWII Agent Radio: The Lagercrantz Suitcase

New Icom IC-705 Accessory: Not Just A Meter...
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New Icom IC-705 Accessory: Not Just A Meter...

Getting to Know You: The Elecraft KX3--a quick POTA activation with one extreme QRPp contact!
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Getting to Know You: The Elecraft KX3--a quick POTA activation with one extreme QRPp contact!

This Commodore VIC-20 Hasn't Been Turned On For 30 Years- Can We Make It Work?
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This Commodore VIC-20 Hasn't Been Turned On For 30 Years- Can We Make It Work?

This Is Why Every Ham Should Try Homebrew QRP - With Tony EI5EM
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This Is Why Every Ham Should Try Homebrew QRP - With Tony EI5EM