Military-Style Radio Manpacks for Civilians - Part I

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Join me as I share with you my experience in building military-style manpacks for civilian use. We'll talk about the what, why and how of building military-style manpacks for civilians. If you're a comms prepper, this one is for you.
0:00 Introduction
0:40 What is a manpack?
2:03 Why a manpack?
3:32 Manpack & RF Power
4:41 What does a manpack look like?
6:11 Manpack Components
9:40 Manpack Antennas
10:25 Manpack Closer Look
11:52 Manpack Applications
13:56 Selecting the Right Bag
17:04 Ailunce HD1 and DigiRig Giveway
SUPPORT
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GEAR
1. ARMOLOQ TPA Pack Frames - www.armoloq.com/
2. Radios:
- FTM-6000R - amzn.to/3PlyV73
- FT-818ND - amzn.to/3pkTuGa
- FT-8900R - eBay (discontinued)
- FT-857D - eBay (discontinued)
3. Antennas:
- Comet BNC-24 -www.dxengineering.com/parts/c...
- SignalStick - signalstuff.com/product/super...
4. Battery: 6Ah LiFePO4 - amzn.to/3C1L3XX
5. Bags:
- Helikon-Tek E&E Pouch - amzn.to/3QCIRKI
- 5.11 6x6 Admin Pouch - amzn.to/3zUjflD
OTHER VIDEOS
- ARMOLOQ Playlist: • ARMOLOQ - TPA Pack Frames
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Комментарии : 574

@cwo8771 Год назад

Super cool. Although I don’t have time for the hobby, this subject really taps into the mystique of tactical HF comms born of tales of such organizations as the OSS, MI6, American-Kachin Rangers, Jedburghs, pacific island coast watchers and SOG and LRRP soldiers in America’s Indochina war. Really appreciate your content.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

You're welcome. I barely have time for this hobby. It seems that everything in this hobby is a rabbit hole. That's part of the reason I gave away my first DMR radio to a viewer. I had no time to figure out DMR this year with all the other projects. Cheers and thanks for view and comment.

@ryanjones9305 Год назад

@@TheTechPrepper oh man, you ain’t kidding. Go and prepare a method for emergency communication, next thing you know you have 17 different radios, a pile of antennas, an antenna tower, a soldering station, a computer and all sorts of wizzbang doodads that go “wiiiirrrrrr zzzzzz dbldbldbl eeeeeeeee.....” and you STILL haven’t solved all your comms problems! BUT....I’ve met some great, like minded people along the way. It’s been worth it for sure.

@arhysr Год назад

Or the future civilian military

@ryanjones9305 Год назад

@@arhysr probably in the near future. But we’ll both be unpersoned for saying so.

@dennisschultz1175 Год назад

@@TheTechPrepper any of those custom bags left?

@guillegilcriado6879 Год назад

Amazing video!!! Thanks for all this wonderful information so well put!

@edwhiting622 Год назад

Techprepper, thank you for the very nicely done video’s. You have been a big help to me. Your links and video’s are spot on and I appreciate you very much.

@josepantaleon5862 Год назад

Congratulations to the winners... Well done Gaston, and I look forward to seeing the new series.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thank you, Jose. It should be fun. 73

@RicSpivey Год назад

Great series and great videos! Congratulations to the winners! You've shown me a lot of things I can do with a lot of different hardware, that I hadn't considered, in a field setting. Thanks for all the great work!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Glad to hear it, Richard. The gear can be pretty versatile...it's just a matter of experimenting a bit and seeing what works and fails. Take care.

@troymalaspino3574 Год назад

Congratulations Gaston on 10k. Been watching the channel for a few months now, and really appreciate the effort you put into testing and using the equipment. Each video has something in it that I apply to my approach. All the best! TroyM

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Howdie, Troy. It's worth the effort with viewers and supporters like yourself. This next manpack video is going to be fun. The mosquitoes took advantage of me while operating the FTM-6000R manpack, but it comes with the territory. Cheers.

@bruehlt Год назад

Love what you're doing with your channel - keep it up, congrats on 10k!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thank you. There's nothing stopping. I just wish there were more hours in the day.

@johnlewis4325 Год назад

This series is great man. I've been thinking about doing something like this for awhile now. Keep up the great work!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

John, you're in luck. I hope that the next four videos shed more light on what's possible on the manpack front. Stay tuned.

@johnlewis4325 Год назад

@@TheTechPrepper Sweet!

@neubert500 Год назад

Another typically informative video! Excellent content and I look forward to hearing more about the civilian manpacks!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks. You alway seem to find a nugget of info. Trust me there is plenty more. I have spent a lot of time with these different manpacks and have a lot to say.

@wirespeedtod Год назад

So glad I came across your video, been wanting ideas on this type of set up

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome! There are more ideas coming. Up next, a crossband repeat manpack. Cheers.

@elliottdmann Год назад

Brilliant! Love the idea and application philosophy.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Radio with purpose. ;-)

@patriotplumber4694 Месяц назад

This is the channel I have been searching for! I can’t wait to burn through all your content. Great stuff!🇺🇸

@TheTechPrepper Месяц назад

Awesome! Thank you! It's been a blast sharing every milestone since my first contact on a Baofeng. Enjoy.

@DefaultName-gx1dg Год назад

just what i have been looking for thanks for taking the time to make these videos

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

You're welcome. Glad you're enjoying them.

@MGAC1701 Месяц назад

This is absolutely brilliant! Thank you! I am beginning one of these in GMRS as a project.

@TheTechPrepper Месяц назад

Good luck with your build. I've been meaning to build one for my KG1000 for GMRS.

@GatorGreenGladiator 6 месяцев назад

I like how you can send text and all that with it. That will be awesome for the jeep when we go camping.

@toddbarnes8712 Год назад

Just stumbled on your channel. My current favorite. Keep it up.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome to the channel! I'm humbled. Thank you and enjoy.

@FTWOAN Год назад

Great video!!!! i am looking forward to watching this series and learning more.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Glad to hear it. Part II is going live tomorrow. Cheers.

@randy1469 Год назад

Super cool setup. I'm new to comms but this looks like a great tool to have in my prep

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@u2fanforever1 Год назад

You popped up in my feed this morning and I’m liking this video. I’ll subscribe

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks, Kevin. Welcome! I'm uploading part II now, but will not be publicly releasing it until Saturday. There's no need to support me financially but, if you head over to buymeacoffee.com/thetechprepper you can follow me for free. You'll get an email when the private videos are released (with no ads).

@toadpond101 Год назад

I have wanted to build a manpack-style rig for a long time. This has sparked that want/need again. Thank you!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

You're welcome. The other manpack in the series use mostly the same components. The only difference is the radios. Next up: FT-8900, FT-818 and FT-857. Good luck with your build.

@pinetree9343 Год назад

Extremely informative video. Complete from pouch to antenna

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thank you. I'll do another break down on the video coming out this week. The parts are mostly the same. The only difference is that the radios will get a bit more powerful. Cheers.

@ivanmendoza2704 Год назад

I love your content, You give me much food for thought. My family and I appreciate what you teach, 73

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Glad to hear it. I practice what I share. 73

@lock1uk Год назад

Very good Video, as I have been working with Manpacks all my days in the Army its good to see this type of work done for the Ham radio. looking forward to seeing all you Videos.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

That's high praise given your background. Thank you and thanks for your service. The owner of ARMOLOQ (the pack frame maker) and I are good friends now. He's prior service and was the one who pushed me to develop the manpack concept. You may enjoy my latest video as the manpack bag (TTP Manpack) that I designed is used towards the end after I improvised a field antenna. Cheers.

@malenve6vid Год назад

Congrats to the winners. You pretty nailed it regarding basic manpacks. From my Army days, having the manpack tall and skinny is a good thing for getting weight close to your back. But, can be a pain when getting to the battery.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

I like the "L" shape form factor of my packs, but have played around with the tall skinny form factor using the PRC/117G pouch with the my smaller radios (FT-818ND and FTM-6000R) where the battery sits under the radio. If this first bag design goes well I may make and sell that design, too.

@CitadelDefense1 9 месяцев назад

fantastic video, super helpful

@damianfries7262 Год назад

Nothing short of EXCELLENT! thanks

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed the content. Take care.

@glennarrant3743 Год назад

Very well done. Good information, clear and well thought out

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Part III will be out this Friday/Saturday--a crossband repeat manpack!

@wushock92 Год назад

I love my HD-1. I think Tom will too. Congrats! And congrats Gaston on 10k subs.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks. The HD-1 is really nice and packed with features given the price point. I will be buying another one next year when I have time to full give DMR my attention. Cheers!

@_RadioMadeEasy Год назад

Appreciate your content and looking forward to learning a lot in this series

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

More on the way, my friend. Stay tuned.

@midnightsailor1 Год назад

I'm a new "old" Ham and just discovered your channel. I'm excited to find what appears to be a source of great Ham prep intel.look forward to more.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome the channel, Richard. Since you're new to the channel, I'll share with you my new video. It will not be public until tomorrow morning. It will be ad-free, too! You can access it now here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bRMQuY2hVzo.html

@understandthetimes5721 Год назад

Great work! Looking forward to this series. Thanks and 73.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks! Glad to hear. My notebook is overflowing with all my notes on all these radios.

@stansbruv3169 Год назад

Subscribed! Nice work bruv. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome to the party! Thanks for the support. Take it easy.

@user-tp4fr4ij1p 8 месяцев назад

This was an awesome and informative video. Great job! Keep it up!

@TheTechPrepper 8 месяцев назад

Will do. Glad you enjoyed it. More on the way.

@cldfactor 10 дней назад

Dude I love your content, I'm working on my off grid comms but I'm just getting started. Still studying for the tech exam , still learning soooo much and the possibilities!! Wow .

@TheTechPrepper 9 дней назад

Thanks, man. Good luck with your journey. Be careful, there are many rabbit holes.

@adamharris9263 5 месяцев назад

This is the first video I have seen of yours and certainly won't be my last. Thank you for creating videos like these.

@TheTechPrepper 5 месяцев назад

Welcome to the channel! Good timing. The next video is going to be on a new manpack build.

@adamharris9263 5 месяцев назад

@@TheTechPrepperNo way! Now I'm excited.

@TheTechPrepper 5 месяцев назад

@@adamharris9263 Nice. I usually have previews of upcoming content on my Instagram feed: instagram.com/p/C0eGseQrgXj/?img_index=1

@TheFossilChannel Год назад

just subscribed too, good info and clear and concise. I enjoy ham radio alot. those frames i didnt know were made specific but now ill have to look into them.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome to the channel! The TPA pack frames from ARMOLOQ are great if you run them as manpacks. They have decent set of models for different radios that have the "right" size and form factor to be manpackable. Cheers!

@sbagwell98 Год назад

carried the Prick 77 in the Corp. Keep up with the good comm ideas. Semper Fi

@user-im6fy4qp6m Год назад

great info, im looking to get my HAM and am glad i stumbled upon your channel. i got a lot to learn but i can tell when someone puts out quality info and you definitely seem to know your stuff

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome to the channel. You'll never regret the investment in getting licensed. I recommend that everyone start with a $30 Baoefeng, get the Gordon West Technician book, and take practice tests on hamstudy.org. Worst case, you're out $70 bucks and some time if you don't like it. Good luck!

@user-im6fy4qp6m Год назад

@@TheTechPrepper thank you, i keep seeing hamstudy recommended by many people so that must definitely be the way to go. i have learned enough about HAM and radio in general to realize how much there is to learn and how complicated the science of radio is, and quite frankly it is a bit overwhelming. it seems like one of those skills that will take a lifetime to master but if i can learn the mechanics just good enough to fulfill my meager goals i will be happy. i mostly want to be able to receive and transmit information from individuals (non-state propaganda outlets) from other parts of the country in the event of a complete grid-down situation to help figure out what is going on in the case of some epic disaster. i think it would also be nice to be able to remain in contact with civilization and emergency services if i am ever able to move out to a remote off-grid location some day. like i said i can tell you obviously know your stuff and i have a lot of catching up to do on watching all your tutorials and videos! thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

@@user-im6fy4qp6m It takes time. I struggled, too. Take your time and and you'll have the skills that you need to solve your exact problems and objectives. They are all doable with amateur radio. I started my ham radio journey about 3 years ago. Good luck!

@ebikeengineer Год назад

You have some great ideas, I especially like the frame rails. I built a pack style system, but used a plastic ammo can to enclose and mount the radio, battery and a short antenna. I keep a larger folding tape style antenna velcros to the handle. The D rings on you bag are perfect, I'm going to add them to my ammo can - I'm sure it will make mouting the can on my ebike for public service events much easier than the bungee cord I'm currently using. Keep those good ideas coming!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

The frames have been a game changer especially for all the portable operations. They offer great protection. Thanks for sharing your project.

@duckwrangler2456 Год назад

Love your content, very well explained

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Glad to hear it. Thanks. Enjoy. I just a dropped a new video. I'm taking the manpack to the field.

@MrShabong Год назад

New subscriber, and loving your content. Trying to learn more about comms and I appreciate this education!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome to the party. I'm glad that you are finding value in the content. I started my comms journey a little over two years ago and have documented every experience, success and failure along the way on RU-vid. Have a good one!

@wannas5572 Год назад

Thank you, was waiting for a video like this

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

You are welcome. Wait until you see the next one. I filmed a practical exercise last night with the first manpack that we'll explore in the series. Cheers.

@backcountryamateurradio Год назад

Awesome Gaston. The manpack history is interesting. I never thought of those old military pack radios as "man packs"! Very huge Congrats on hitting 10k subs. That's a big success. Totally stoked for you. Also, congrats to the Winners! - 73

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Eric, thanks for stopping by. You are going to really enjoy Part II. It's free and ad free right now if you go to www.buymeacoffee.com/post/edit/1348282. Otherwise, it will be made public Saturday. Cheers, my friend. I'm having a brain fart...do you spell your name with a "c" or "k"?

@backcountryamateurradio Год назад

@@TheTechPrepper right on a sun will do! I spell it with a “c”, so you’re spot on! Thanks bud.

@ferebeefamily Год назад

Thank you for the video.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

You're welcome. Part IV is uploading as we speak. It will be released publicly Friday morning. Cheers!

@JDK45ACP Год назад

Outstanding. I'm subscribing today. Can't believe I haven't found this channel before today.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome to the party. It's been mostly radio and emcomm focused the last 18 months.

@DK5ONV Год назад

Have a good new Week Gaston. Thx for all you do for HAM Radio. 73 de YFUG 💯👍🙋‍♂

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks, Güenter. It's my pleasure. I hope you're doing well across the pond.

@gdavis316 Год назад

Great info! Thanks

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

You're welcome. Thank you. Part II is out! It's a field exercise which should be more fun.

@AD6DMDennis Год назад

Great primer on man packs. I will refer people here when they ask about my TTP-inspired FTM-6000 pack.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks. I appreciate you sharing it. I just finished recording a digital field exercise with the FTM-6000 for Part II. In addition to a real world example, this next video will talk about why I selected the 6000 for use as a manpack. So, there will be a second video to share. ETA: Saturday morning.

@rapture333 Год назад

Going to be building two packs for our ham radio club to give to the two hurricane shelters for net use. Looking forward to this series!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Good luck with your build. These packs are fantastic. Personally, I think they're easier to deploy than the go-boxes.

@ryanhealy3074 Год назад

This just gave me the idea to completely revolutionize the pack radio I built for some of my SAR deployments (Motorola radio externally bolted to an old M33 can and a 30a battery). Definitely need to check out the other videos and Armoloq!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Glad to hear that this content is fueling the fire. I'd be curious to see what you come up with. There will 6 or 7 parts in this series. Stay tuned.

@ryanhealy3074 Год назад

@@TheTechPrepper they already replied to an email I sent, apparently the frame specific to my chassis is already in development and will be released soon!

@michaelchambers7691 Год назад

Another nice thing to do with the 12V Li-ion rechargeable battery, charge it with PV. A PV and a small 300W pure sine power inverter can be carried in the pack. I can power a bedroom LED lamp, laptop, and my smartphone on this system. A couple of other things I recommend having around are a portable butane stove and a Weller Portasol butane soldering iron. Also, get a food dehydrator, pickling press, canning jars, and water filters.

@exgruntr031 2 месяца назад

Great video !!!! Nailed it !!!!

@BUSHCAMPPAPAW 2 месяца назад

Just found your channel and very intrigued. looking to build a pack now

@TheTechPrepper 2 месяца назад

Welcome aboard! Good luck with your build.

@TheFossilChannel Год назад

very cool, love it ! nice inspirational video!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Awesome. I'm humbled. Thanks for the support.

@devanblake2242 Год назад

Dude really cool stuff! You've got a new subscriber

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome to the channel, Devan. Glad your enjoying the content.

@theroguenob Год назад

I was looking for a more thorough analytical channel on radios since I really only used the mbiter, Harris 152s, and sincgar systems, which is totally different from practical civilian sources. So just seeing so many videos here makes me excited to learn since it's one of the few things I'm lacking for prepping/emergency situations

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

I'm not prior service, but a lot of these manpack build are inspired by friends who are active and service. Most of these build ideas are due to them. Cheers.

@forliberty8400 3 месяца назад

Need more ideas because times are getting crazy

@angelotorre821 Год назад

I am brand new to HAM radio and I just stumbled upon your channel I have been trying to decide what to do for a mobile unit in my truck and I think this is exactly what I want to build. Perfect for multiple applications. Now to figure out which radio will be part of my first manpack!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome aboard! The manpack approach works great as an all-purpose Swiss Army Knife. I have been running my gear this way almost 2 years now and the manpack transitions well from the vehicle, to the home and the field. Good luck!

@ryanjones9305 Год назад

I have several TPAs. Great products. Responsive service. Made right here in the US. I highly recommend these radio cages.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

And Veteran owned. They've changed my operating style for the better. Glad to hear that you're enjoying their products, too.

@briankendall1978 Год назад

I think you are right. I have been a ham for a while and I have always loved the idea of having a HT because they are sooo portable, but it doesn't take long before you realize how limited an HT is. I am so much happier range-wise with even a lower power mobile radio and a much better magnet mounted mobile antenna. Thanks for sharing all this info on your radio packs.

@shermdog6969 7 месяцев назад

Like what?

@briankendall1978 7 месяцев назад

@@shermdog6969 I had a qyt kt8900r for a while, which was much better than even by Kenwood f7a at reaching repeaters. But it died. Not sure what happened with it. But I also have a Yaesu FT2800 which is only 2m but it is a great receiver and I have had that radio for 15ish years. If you spend a little money on any of the non Chinese radios you will have something that will last a long time.

@richardkennedy815 Год назад

Back to my military days it was a PRC-77. As a ham now of many years I am well beyond those 6 meter rigs. There was a nice military VHF, although I can't remember the number, at the start of Sincgars. This idea is great. I plan to use

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thank you for your service, Richard. I think you'll enjoy this style of operating with your background. Cheers!

@buckeyeblaster 3 месяца назад

Great info! Very simple setup. Thanks for sharing. just sub'd!

@TheTechPrepper 3 месяца назад

Welcome to the channel!

@jwgbmp40 Год назад

heck yea! great idea! Ive been wanting to do something mobile, to move from vehicle to vehicle, this just may be it!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Awesome! These manpacks transition very well to a vehicle. Especially if you don't want a permanent install. My RV only has a lip mounted on the antenna with the coax fed into the cab. We just used the manpack on a recent RV trip with great success. You can optionally also drop a 12v line from the starter battery into the cab if you need more power. Good luck!

@jwgbmp40 Год назад

@@TheTechPrepper gonna keep following, keep it up

@jamescopeland5358 Год назад

This is a great idea, I have my Icom 4100 in my jeep. I've been thinking of putting it in a ammo can. I like the pack bag idea much better.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks. This setup transitions very well. I talked about this aspect in my current video (Part III). I literally used it as a temporary mobile rig in the RV. I am Jeep owner, too. Here's a virtual "Jeep wave". Peace.

@ScottPlude Год назад

I am not sure why youTube took so long to suddently suggest this channel but I am SUPER glad I have found you. Great stuff!!!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

I am not sure why either. I've been here for two and half years. Welcome to the channel. I appreciate the kind note. There's a lot of good stuff coming, so stay tuned. Part III will be released Friday.

@530eman Год назад

Great information, thank you sir…!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

My pleasure!

@thomasr.jackson2940 Год назад

Good video. Also, kudos for transparency. An awful lot of prepper/survival channels don’t and are offended at the idea that it would matter. I think transparency is a sign of respect and integrity.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

I appreciate that! It's easier just to be straight shooter. Cheers!

@apar1560 11 месяцев назад

That's an awesome setup ! 👌 ...Alan in 🇨🇱

@julian3321 Год назад

Congrats to the Winners! Loving the content

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks, Julian. Thanks for the support.

@stevekline3383 Год назад

I have two Yaesu 818's. Sweet radios.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Lucky duck! Do you do satellite work?

@tomasznowak-bandura12 4 месяца назад

Well, I think You can use Agilite AMAP III Assault Pack for that purpose.. You can easily put 12 V 22 Ah at the front of the bag, and radio with other stuff inside the backpack. Additionally, you can combine it all with a vest. Tech Prepper very interesting project, thank you :)

@tjman4943 Год назад

Thanks for this series, I've been struggling to find a source for this type of build

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

You are very welcome. I accidentally discovered the manpack concept from a close friend who is prior service. After talking with him for the last couple of years and experimenting with radio in the backcountry, this was the design that was closet I could find for civilian use using commercially available radios . Good luck with your build. Here is a private video of custom bag that I am working on: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OV3VfN-xdac.html

@brandonporter4227 Год назад

Glad to find your channel. I'm new to the radio world, don't even have the license yet, but decided a mobile unit was more my speed than an HT. Will probably still get an HT for convenience when I don't need the power or capability of a mobile, but would like something like this when I go out to no man's land or emergencies. Looking forward to seeing the builds.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Brandon, Welcome to the channel. The mobiles are an excellent choice. Another option is get yourself an expensive $25 Baofeng UV-5R on Amazon. The ham purists hate them, but they really are great starter radios to get into the hobby with as little capital as possible. That's what I did. When ready upgrade to something more cable. 73

@bradh74 Год назад

I think you've got a really practical outlook on radio/tech prepping. I'm not an end of days prepper but being ready incase is a natural disaster or grid down for whatever reason is smart, and if you're in remote areas you need to have coms. I'd like to here what you think about the different "man packs" you have ready. Kind of a what's what, or why you have each one, or a go to radio system.(best bang for the buck)

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

I am not an end-of-days prepper either. Just a practical prepper that believes that people should build local support communities and be prepared and work towards being self sufficient for 3 days, 3 weeks and 3 months. I will be covering exactly what you are describing. These are the next videos: FT-6000 (in the field); FT-8900, FT-818 and FT-857D. Enjoy.

@rkhale02 Год назад

I personally prep for the same thing, more of a grid down system where emergency services aren't nearly as capable. But doomsday prep is like a bonus of it i think, not the focus but the idea that "it's there if it came to it" but don't necessarily prep for that day.

@bradh74 Год назад

@@rkhale02 I want to be ready so my kids would have a chance too, but............ There's a big question mark there. I think neighborhood watch programs should be ready. We can't count on the government for our safety in these situations. I'm glad to see there's reasonable people out there starting something good for a community.

@norm_sueb122 Год назад

Thanks for the awesome video!! FYI: Your Yaesu FT-818ND link goes to the Yaesu FTM-6000R

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Oops. Thanks. I'll try to correct that.

@eastmanlsm 6 месяцев назад

I’m learning and getting Ready for Tech exam. Lord willing, I’ll pass 1st time. So much to learn Great Channel

@TheTechPrepper 6 месяцев назад

Best of luck with your license. Thanks for the support.

@lucassmith2332 Год назад

I'm so glad I've found your channel and thanks great your doing this series. I'm working on my ham license and with all different choices Im so lost. This exactly in my mind for emergency preparedness the way to go. I've tried handy talky I'm sure they there place but, not sure what it is for me.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome to the channel and good luck with your license. I documented my ham radio journey from the beginning. All the way to my first contact. I know that there are ton of a videos, but if your start watching from May 2022 forward you'll see how I personally moved through this hobby from the beginning. I talk about the frustrations, the failures, the successes and even climb a peak here and there with radio gear. Enjoy. Best of luck!

@sampointau Год назад

It was an AN/PRC 25 during the Vietnam war, followed by the AN/PRC 77 at the end and after Vietnam. The difference between the 2 is that the 25 still used one or 2 valves and the battery had to supply a 5v power feed for the valve heaters and only had 100khz channel spacing, the 77 was fully transistorised and offered 50khz channel spacing giving twice the channel capacity. Your photo also shows an AN/PRC 25 set being used with an early Cryptographic unit/scrambler, which was the same physical size and used the same magnesium 15v/5v battery at the 25.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Morning, Sam. Thank you for all these details. Sadly, I am not prior service, but I find these military radios and related SOPs fascinating. I am pouring through the "Long-Range Surveillance Unit Operations" FM 3-55.93 manual now. Happy Thursday!

@TheMultisportGeek Год назад

Cool stuff.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks. Enjoy the rest of the series.

@johndigiovanni Год назад

Just found your channel. Excellent content!! I just subscribed!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome! I appreciate that. All the videos in 2022 have been focused on communication preparedness with the philosophy of "Tools, not toys". I've been moving away from anything in amateur radio that will not survive in the field. The previous years were mostly just me working through the hobby and playing radio. Enjoy!

@johndigiovanni Год назад

@@TheTechPrepper thank you again de N3LUD.

@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures Год назад

Great video series your starting here. Congrats on the 10K!!! Congrats to the winners!! I really like that bag setup, and the sneak peak at what you're having made. I use a full size backpack for my FT-817ND, battery, and other accessories. I can even put in my homebrewed WRC antenna that I built. But I do like the simple setup like you have there. Keep up the great videos. Juddie - WD8WV

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks, Juddie. It's always nice when you stop by. I appreciate your long time support of the channel. 73 de KT1RUN

@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures Год назад

@@TheTechPrepper your more than welcome, and I am still wearing the belt!! 73 Juddie - WD8WV

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

@@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures Glad to hear it. The good old days of 500 subscribers. You have one of three. I have not made any since then. Take care.

@TheCameraManCrew Год назад

need to get afew of them for what i do!!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Good luck! They're great pieces of kit.

@michaelchambers7691 Год назад

I have a Yaesu FT-2700RH dual-band transceiver, it's 10W/25W. I should easily make it a man pack. The cables hang off it and I placed 14AWG Anderson Powerpoles on the power cable.

@dream_chaser7569 2 месяца назад

You have a new follower!!! I’m getting into Ham radio ! I live in a apartment with no balcony will make adding a attenna quit difficult. Also I don’t have a ham shack… so building a man pack that can service my needs no matter where I am at is great.!! I ordered the anytone at-788uv and going to build a man pack around this for urban SHTF .. if you have made one can you direct me to the video? Or do a video of that

@caseym890 Год назад

Like this series!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Glad to hear it. I think you'll enjoy the format as I compare the features and capabilities of four manpack radios (one per episode). By the end, you'll have a good matrix of what is possible for each along with the relative pros and cons.

@dougdaniels Год назад

Looking forward to this series. One question - have you looked at light/ultralight packs? I'm always looking to shave weight, especially for SOTA.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks. I have not really looked into ultralight backs as they will very likely get shredded in my environment. My gear is very heavy. My Eberlestock FAC Track is ~6 lb. empty. I am pretty sure I carry much heavier loads compared to other SOTA operators. Search "SOTA" on my channel page and you'll get a sense for what I mean. Cheers and good luck finding lighter gear. Check out K6ARK's channel. His stuff is light.

@wolffo999 Год назад

great vids - thx

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@edyagger8779 Год назад

Straight to the point. Just like the military !. Nice job, informative ! N2EDY

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

That's high praise. Thank you. There will be 6 more in the series. Part II is out by the way. Enjoy!

@shanemccray4050 Год назад

Just found you today. You are running comms very similar as I did in my LRS Team in the Mil. We ran PRC -104 w/DMDG. I hope to learn a bunch from your channel

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome to the party, Shane. Glad to hear it. A lot of this is inspired by my conversations that I've had with the owner of ARMOLOQ. He is prior service and has been a blessing. We talk once a week now and are good friends. Thanks for your service. I think you'll enjoy the new content that's coming. Take care.

@JohnGatesIII Год назад

We used to do weekly "Radio Checks" from Stuttgart, Germany to FT Bragg with a 104 and DMDG or KL-43. It's all about wave/atmosphere propagation and antenna construction.

@racamp4467 Год назад

Awesome content. Just came across your channel and subscribed

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome to the channel! Enjoy.

@Indigenous_Patriot_1175 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much !!!

@TheTechPrepper 7 месяцев назад

Any time. These manpacks are great. I have plenty of field videos with these. Take it easy.

@Indigenous_Patriot_1175 7 месяцев назад

@@TheTechPrepper I appreciate you and your platform so much!! I have taking a huge interest in digital modes and HF ( especially those man packs) it’s like a mobile/portable base station!! Take care and I’ll be following and watching for what’s next

@alvarogaitan2529 Год назад

thanks

@skane602 Год назад

Congratulations again and thank you for another great series. I've been playing around with simplex repeaters from Surecomm and Argent. Small enough to fit in a manpack or a dropbag to increase range. Thanks again! 73 // Steve - KC2UXS

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

I have a Surecomm controller, too. Mine is for the FT-60R's. Which radios are you running with yours? I put mine in the box when I discovered crossband repeat on the Yaesu FT-8900 and Kenwood D710.

@skane602 Год назад

@@TheTechPrepper I've experimented with both of them on a variety of base and mobile rigs. I've been keeping the Surecomm in a mobile kit of HTs (along with LoRa) as a quick, easily deployed backup comm for the family in the event of SHTF. As you've said before - 2 is one and 1 is none. Keep up the great work!!

@stoveboltsix 9 месяцев назад

Gaston, so what I've came up with for my Wouxun KG1000-G manpack is, I've purchased a smaller backpack, it will hold the radio, battery and folding solar panel and still have some room left over, and it's not that heavy. I had purchased a 10ah lifepo4 battery, but it will not support the radio when transmitting, so I purchased a 20ah battery, it seems to work fine. Thanks for all of the ideas you've presented in your videos.

@666RitaRita 8 месяцев назад

Hello ! New sub here ; looking to take my Technician class test soon . So much to learn at 65 years of age . I'm seriously considering the FTM-6000 as my first mobile radio . I watched part two as well . Thanks for posting .

@TheTechPrepper 8 месяцев назад

Welcome aboard! Good luck with your license.

@comments.cuestionsandconcerns Год назад

FREAKING EPIC!!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it.

@paulwilson8672 Год назад

Great video!!! You have Great Ideas. I love the military KISS approach but still Semper Gumbi (Always Flexible). I subscribed, and will be watching more of your videos. I'm new to HAM, but a lot of RF background. Thank You!!!

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Welcome to the channel. Semper Gumbi is a phrase in need of a shirt. Glad to hear you're enjoying the content. Everything thing this year has been focused around a "Tools, not Toys" philosophy with simplicity at its core.

@robertjanulik285 Год назад

Wow i want buy this 🙏

@williamestep4103 Год назад

good job

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

I appreciate the view and comment. Thanks!

@WardenWolf Год назад

Hey, I have an idea that may work well for you. They make MOLLE hydration carriers with a full-length storage pouch (in addition to the bladder), a secondary short pouch, and MOLLE on the back. Some of them also have backpack straps for use standalone. One of these may work great for carrying a radio.

@TheTechPrepper Год назад

Thanks for the tip! The problem is accessing the radio controls. I did an experiment on the channel some time back where I relocated the control head with an umbilical system from the pack, but abandoned the effort. That solution would work well with what you are proposing.

@badcompany3828 Год назад

I use a Icom 703 in a hikers backpack. The main part it the radio and battery is in the back and the control head with mic in a small pouch hanging on my front.