My current station is a K3/100 (constructed from the kit). The shack computer, not pictured, is an iMac.
Here’s what I’m using:
Elecraft K3 + P3 Panadapter: Quite simply, an absolutely devastating combination. Accessories include the Heil PR-781 mic, a SignaLink for data, Winkeyer2 USB and Bencher paddles. I built mine from the kits.
Yaesu FT-847: I used this radio primarily on HF (voice/data/CW) and achieved Worked All States with it. This is an HF/VHF/UHF all-mode rig that was designed primarily for working satellites. I believe I’m the third owner of this particular radio. I purchased it back in January several days after passing my Extra exam. The gentleman I bought it from is a ham/astronomer/engineer/musician who I greatly admire, so I knew it would be a quality item that had been meticulously cared-for. I’ve sort of “retired” it for the time being, but I have plans to use it for VHF/UHF at some point. Update: I sold this rig earlier this year to a gentleman setting up an EME station. I wish him the best luck in that endeavor!
Yaesu FT-817ND: My QRP/digital modes rig. I bought it specifically for portable work.
Buckmaster OCF dipole: I’m running the 300W version. The antenna is oriented North-South.
Yaesu VX-7R: Handheld rig for satellite QSOs, working events, etc.
Also of interest:
The old shack: This photo was taken back in 2012 when I first started on HF. Yaesu FT-847, logging and rig control on a Mac Pro.
My Vibroplex Vibrokeyer. This is an amazing way to send code.
The mobile shack: Yaesu FT-8800 installed in my 2012 Ford Focus.
The QRPp Breadboard Radio shack, from left, the Matchstick Tuner, the Splinter transceiver, an Ameco straight key, and the Sawdust receiver. Not pictured, the Toothpick CW filter.
