WSEL330

That is exactly the machine I have! I love it for that. I run a random wire, 41' with (4) 17' radials. It has a 9:1 unun, end feed downward sloping. I am pushing 20 Watts with a headset. The mast is a 30' fiberglass thingy. Set up is 20 minutes if I am on old man time, which is frequent, lol. 10 minutes if I'm on a mission with activation, propagation dependent, with in 30 minutes. I'm looking to get my Yaesu FTX-1 optima out there and see how that goes. It is a little heavier BUT 100W for the 8lb package...

BTW, I activated another park today. Digging it!

HA, HA, that is another story sir. I will endeavor to work you

Thank you all for your help on this. It turns out that a windows firewall was the problem (operator error). I got it loaded and to figure out this FT8 thing. Ill let ya know.

I have no WSJT at all on my machine! I am trying to get it on via download from the WSJT site. If I use the 'Having trouble downloading' link, it will start download but reports a 'virus' and not finish or left with a file I can not open. I tried screwing around with the security and malware settings but can't pull this off. I am sure it is an issue with the user but can't connect the dots. I am running windows 10 at the moment. I have zero interest in changing operating systems. I was hoping for a simple download and goof off with FT8 (after setting up) on my FTX-1...

Cause I don't have the machine/operating system and un willing to change.

Ok, Kids, I am struggling downloading WSJT for my windows 10 machine. Microsoft, in it's abundance of wisdom, have blocked the download siting virus found. HOW, in the name of HAM, do i get this onto my machine? I have played a little around with my settings of the security settings...to no avail. Mind you, I am not a HIGH level computer guy but I can navigate. Please hit me up for help and we can do a call or something. I never thought I would be interested in FT8 but here I am.....

Yes and Yes but I did not burn him down in the comment. I hope other folks have/will have good experiences.

I "tried" 2 of his antennas. IMHO, COMMODium would be more appropriate. Paid for it and was ghosted on product. I pushed back via PAYPAL or whatever. I never got a response email either. Never got a response otherwise. Over $200 down the drain. I got a couple Ed Fong's and they worked great!

So after playing with this thing (G90) for several week, I have been doing POTA and are happy with what I do not know. I have a random wire at 41' with 17' radials. I elevate the transmit wire to about 18-20' sloping to the ground. The tuner will deal with it very well. I have the G90 on 20 Watts and a 9:1 unun and speaker wire. I got contacts today on 10M from Spain, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Not saying you are wrong, just good where I am. I will play with your measurements and see if I detect a difference. Thank you all for your input and mentoring here!

It is truly exciting to contact folks from so far away with such a small set up. Thank you all here in this group for the information and comments. I have been reading most of the topics here (not just Ham but GMRS too). and I have learned a lot from it. I am running a Xeigu G90 at 20W. I am using a random wire antenna at 41' with 17' radials. No Balun or Unun but I do have an Unun coming. I choked the antenna feed line with 5 or so cheap ferrite thingies at the radio. I swear the G90 could tune a potato...hmmm, BRB, ok maybe not. I got Ireland the other day, good times. Thank you all again for the inspiration!

Temu, some assembly required, batteries not included.

Ok, so I'm like a little kid now. I've been hunting and got several 'unique' QSO's. I EVEN TALKED TO IRELAND!. And i just activated my first park (27th for the park). Not even looking for the rabbit down this hole!!!! My setup...

I was at an event and heard them calling for exams...FREE. Got me. I have been reading and half studying and figured what the hell...WAALAA! KR4FHF/AG. I have been beating my G90 up since, 20m, 40m, 80m

I am glad you do not have issues. Unfortunately, some one on here was correct. You get good and bad ones. The unit was replaced but took a long time transiting the ocean. The replacement's speaker intermittently worked when it wanted to. The programing cable suspiciously did not have the TYT logo as the previous one AND it would not write to my radio. This was the last straw. The organization I purchased it through did provide free return shipping and refund my money. So I'll reread this thread and get one of the previously recommended.