VP5JM HAMlet Ham Radio Information

Licensing:

See the VP5 Licensing page for more information.

Station Layout:

The HAMlet has two impressive operating consoles that make S/O all the way to M/M contesting a very comfortable experience.  See Pictures

Station Equipment:

You are welcome to use the HAMlet HF transceiver with a CW filter or you may elect to bring your own familiar equipment. No amplifier is available but the shack is wired for both 110 and 220 volts.  The station includes an Astron 50M that can provide up to 38 amps 12VDC continuously... you can leave your heavy power supply home.

Antennas:

The impressive antenna arsenal centers on the main tower which has a FORCE 12 XR-5 multiband yagi with a FORCE 12 DELTA 240 above it. These two antennas cover 20,17,15,12,10 and 40 meters. The HAMlet is located about 100 feet above sea level on a moderate drop off that allows these antennas on a 40 foot self-supporting to perform magic on the bands in all directions. 

A second tower is off to the East of the Hamlet with a 10 meter yagi and a Force 12 75/80 meter dipole. These antennas are in a FIXED POSITION. 

VHF capability has been added to the HAMlet. A M2 6 meter 6M7JHV seven element on 30 ft. boom now rotates on a third tower (rooftop tower on the cottage). 

There is also a 52 foot Hygain all-band vertical and various wire antennas to complete the antenna system that insures you will be heard... and heard very well... around the world.  

See Photo Gallery for more pictures.