I think Mike’s video does a good job of showing what it is really like to get on the air with simple, homebrew QRP gear. It takes some patience and operating skill. I guess it is sort of like fly fishing (with home made lures); there are easier ways to catch fish, but they are not as rewarding.
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He does capture the essence of it. With simple gear, just being able to make a 2-way contact is thrilling!