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Originally Posted by N7OQ
Welcome to the group, sounds like a fun trip. What trailer are you getting? How do you like your Buddipole. Keep us posted when you will be making the trip maybe we can make a sked or 2 on HF would be fun.
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Did not notice about the question.
I like the Buddipole. It's not a full-sized dipole, but it can be deployed anywhere in about 10 minutes with or w/out trees or anything else around.
I have made a number of contacts, but had mostly been using 20 watts - I've just upgraded to an FT-897D, so more to follow.
Only knock on the BP? It's pricy. I'm not saying it's not a good product - it's really well engineered and thought out, and everything fits really nicely together. But the complete package is expensive and to add 80 meters is another couple hundred bucks. I sunk the money because I like the jump bag design and quick setup no matter where.