Becky’s new CW Paddle and EFHW: Will they POTA? QRP? N4BKY & N4FFF

Do you use paddles or straight key? Different for pota?

Amazing job, both of you! This is low key one of my new favorite channels. I absolutely love watching these. I love that you two share this hobby.

Hi!!! It was such a delight to make contact with you Becky. You did great with the paddles. You should print the leg base so you can strap it around the leg. Thanks for the shoutout! It is a lot of work setting up the tent but as a duo is easy! I hope summer is over soon so I can enjoy cooler weather for my POTA activations. Keep it up and I hope to work you again soon! :) #KQ3Q

Looking forward to future activation videos! Next time you build something, that would make a great video as well. You are doing super with the new paddles! Glad you were able to work Lidi & Stuart! 73, Patrick KF4LMZ

Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing. This one cracks me up - my wife, Betsy (N4AJJ), has a bug tent and fan exactly like this for POTA :) I also talk to Betsy while she's operating but shoosh her when I'm up. Hahaha. Trying to break that habit :) Great job with the 49:1 build and new key! Hope to get you both in my log soon. You guys are an awesome duo! 73 de N4AAJ

Great job Becky, you are doing a lot better then me. I would love to see the video of putting together Adam's antenna. I would also love to see you put together the paddle. I bought the tiny paddles but, I would like to see Adam's being put together. I looked on his sit but don't see the paddle. I don't have a 3D printer so that might be an issue for me. Thank you for sharing Becky you did a great job. Michael was a big help I see in confirming your log. Good for you. Maybe one day we will touch base on the CW side.

Great job looks like y'all had a ton of fun. I started POTA in January and made hundreds of contacts with a 3d printed K6ARK paddle before upgrading to one of the no name Chinese paddles. Now I have a few nicer portable keys. As you start to increase our speed higher quality keys make a big difference. I've done a few straight key activations but its a lot more work! Once you get used to paddle you can knock out more QSOs in less time. --K5OHY

Argentina?! With a homebrew antenna! Whoa. 🎉 Can I get some more info on that golf ball thingy? 73 from KM3STU

At first it didn't look like you were squeezing, but later it looks like you do at least for some letters. I see you do for K, Y, and Q but not C ;) When I first learned to send I really made it a point to learn squeezing/iambic. It definitely takes some practice but I think it makes me smoother and less likely to slap the paddles. I don't know that it's any more efficient or any more correcter, just something I wanted to do while I was learning anyway. Anyway, nice job on the antenna and paddle. I tried building one of Adam's antennas and buggered something up. It looks perfect for that sort of setup. As for spacing, some of the things sound better as a whole word like BK, 73, POTA. You're very easy to copy, but don't be afraid to tighten up the spacing some (which will come as you get used to the paddle). Or not. Whatever's comfortable for you. :) Keep up the great work.

Becky, Mike is your local QRM when sending lol 🙂true words Mike you are encouraging people to get on air you are both are so chilled with no nerves. 73 Phil G0BVD

Straight key or paddles? I have only used a straight key (LICW member) up until about 2 weeks ago. I purchased a Bamatech TP-iii, and I love it. I have not gone out into the field with it yet for an activation since I am "new" to CW. My decoding/ICR is not that good yet. It is good enough for hunting (700+ contacts), but pulling out call signs and activating "scares" me. Loving your videos. New Subscriber!

Howdy Folks - just found ur channel -- really enjoyed it as im on my CW journey as a POTA hunter - jus short of 3000 activations hunted since last septenber --not much to activate up north here in BC Canada so i hunt - im another ole straight keyer that converted - still not sure about a paddle lol - i contact Brent KJ7RPL often - catch you on the air sum day hopefully - VE7JYD 73 dit dit

Careful of alligators they're right there i was raised fishing in Blackwell swamp and there was laying on the river bank right there where the creek runs in the river right where yall are setting !!! Yall doing a great job ... be careful

Do you use paddles or straight key? Different for pota?