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Meh. Pretty anticlimactic after a big build up. I’d like to see you or @KM4ACK training Isaac (or anyone) on radio. I’ve been on HF for about a year and watched 1000s of videos and I’m still a total noob. Digital is very forgiving. Voice is a frustrating beast. So many times I’ve wished I had someone to sit me down for an hour and teach me. RU-vid videos on HF seem to showcase crystal clear contacts with few issues. Me experience suggests that’s not reality, but I’m always left wondering if I’m just doing something wrong. Even trying to tune to the same frequency as a QSO is often frustrating.
What is the height on that yagi antenna? I'm looking to setup vhf shacks in my area between three separate stations, all within 20 miles of each other, and all in basically a straight line. Edit: solid copy, your antenna was 16ft above ground.
Yes, I use voacap.com/hf to help predict which bands will likely work between two circuits (station locations) based on output power , mode, and deployed antennas. I have an offline version (voacapl) that I am experimenting with as well. I may have covered the use of these tools lightly in other videos in the No Random Contacts series.
I designed that bag, but only was able to produce 26 units. It's called the TTP Manpack. I also designed a smaller one for the FT-818 and produced 110 units. I no longer make them.
Please, please, please, disi I say please???? Where do you get the pack, and where do you ge the frame?????? Please, please, please !!!! A patriot!!!!!!!
Great video, showing all the issues when trying to make these targeted contacts. I'm curious on your thoughts on the G90 after what happened to Isaac? Also curious to know what happened to antenna? I would also add Winlink into your targeted comms plan. Keep up the great work!
I have been trying to cancel my subscription for about 2 months now, and my credit card keeps getting charged, cancelled Buymeacoffe membership, cant cancel through his website, beyond frustrated. Beware of signing up with this guy.
Hi I dont mean to fry your head but what are your thoughts on the IC706 Mk2G? They are easier to source than 857D radios.. It would be for a manpack setup too.... thanks
The IC-706 Mk2 is a comparable platform as the FT-857. It has the right form factor and is all-band and all-mode. The only downside is the current consumption on RX.
I am aware of the project, but dropped the RPi over two years ago due to reliability issues in a desert environment. The same applies to the QDX. I damaged the QDX three times. The finals are in weak point on that radio. I like the form factor, but I need gear that is reliable.
Great content for gear selection, comm planning, and intentional contacts strategy. I am seeing amateur radio in a different perspective now, especially for preparedness. 73 KI5MQY
Those were likely used in LE for e-tickets. Most LE RMS and E-Ticket software utilize barcode scanners to import DL & registration info. A lot of agencies use the Panasonic tough series. But I’m sure you’re probably right about other uses. Have you considered Getac?
Thank you for the great vid. I will be installing an antenna soon and was wondering how it should enter the room. That split-plate is super cool! I could leave the PL-259 right on the cable and just bring it in! Kudos, man! TYFP!
There are no phones involved here. The operator on the other end has a similar setup as myself. This requires an HF transceiver and a computer on both ends. There is no infrastructure here. It's a radio signal that I am shooting out into space
I have a P25 scanner, but a couple of the fire departments in my area have switched to Active911 for their tone outs so I can only hear what they communicate on the radio.
New sub here and glad I found you thanks to the Video with Trex Labs and the 1500 mile video you two colabed with. It looks like you will be a good source to bounce ideas and questions with over EMCOMMs. Thanks and keep up the good stuff. Vic de KE8JWE
The biggest problem I see with your lace plan is SFI numbers and Voacap numbers aren’t avaliable. That’s where operator skill and adjusting your pace plan comes in.
I have an offline version of voacap for Linux with a custom offline call DB. The SSN numbers are good for the month. I actually get SSN numbers from group via 40m.
I haven't released it. This was a quick program that I wrote just to test the concept. I'll rewrite it and release something in the future to the members.
Thank you! Welcome to the channel. I started this channel 4 years ago when I first jumped into radio. If you go back to the earlier videos, you should see the path that I took. Good luck with your journey.
There is W0MWC has a 6M VARA (HF) that just went up in NW Harris Co. In the Houston TX area. NW HC ARES would like to check in to the Sunday night net via phone, Telnet, packet, VARA 2m, VARA .70m, HF VARA, and PACTOR. Or at least as many as you can I am going to try 6m for this Sunday checkin. Have you considered 6m for your tests? 6 is not always there, but with the sun acting the way it is....!
I've done some low VHF work, but mostly for local, longer range FM simplex. I like the wider band. It's pretty quiet, so we never run into others when running simplex.
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I would never rely on the Garmin for a full grid down scenario as you do not control the infrastructure. I have personally used the Garmin for a live saving emergency in the backcountry in a scenario where I had no access to the Internet or cell. It's another tool, not a replacement for HF. I primarily see it as an invaluable to when in remote areas when times are good. It is not the solution for full grid scenario.
