Amateur Radio: HF portable setup
This is just a short video of me setting up a portable HF radio station. Since I had my cell phone with me, I decided to make a video of my setup. This video was not planned, so please excuse the cell phone video quality.
HF is still somewhat new to me because I upgraded to General in 2007. The hobby is just something I play around with on occasion. I’m not very active.
I got involved with Ham Radio for a last resort means of communication in the mountains. I have a 2 meter handheld that I carry while camping and hiking.
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nice setup one …
nice setup one question where did you get that tripod that you are using for you antenna I have been looking for one just like that but cant find any
73’s KJ4UNR
well done,i only …
well done,i only use 5watts ssb and manage to work south america,usa,middle east from the uk.have worked into asiatic russia using 400mw cw once again from the uk.perhaps a lot of usa stations use 1kw just to bully there way to dx.viva la qrp!!!!!!
hi you can get …
hi you can get contacts as a qrp station as there bare still some good strong stations that will hear you and relay and get a bit of quiet time so you can call great video keep up the good work after all ham radio is about making friends not marching all over people because you own a Killowatt and fancy gear
just wondering how …
just wondering how much battery life on average you get out of that battery. Also do yo hvae some information on the charger and the antenna you are using
Nice setup! Thanks …
Nice setup! Thanks for the video
What is the antenna …
What is the antenna you are using? Thank you.
how much did you …
how much did you pay for your radio equiptment cause i am looking into get my license
Its nothing better …
Its nothing better then a ham out in the great outdoors .I like you video and your radio set up its all awsome. Keep on hamming it up.
Great Job.. I am …
Great Job.. I am about to set off on a trip to Murray Bridge South Australia for a holiday, 4 nights, hope to setup my IC706mkIIG and work some HF and local 2M/70cm.
Good job on your video.
Craig.Australia
vk3ncr
Where did you get …
Where did you get the tripod. I’d like to get one.
criticalzen, Ham …
criticalzen, Ham Radio is all about fun, experimenting with technology, and talking to new friends around the world as well as local.
The gear used in this video can be used for local simplex and repeater communication, as well as long distance HF communication.
As for practical emergency communications, having a reliable source of communication is always beneficial and has many uses.
That Hamm Radio …
That Hamm Radio sure has changed a lot since the one my grandpa used. It is so much smaller now. I don’t see the use in practical field applications if everybody you contact is halfway around the world. For an emegency communication device, it might not serve any purpose. For chit-chat, it might be cool. At least when you speak with someone in a foreign country, you get to hear their voice – unlike conversations on the internet. The constant use of call signs seems annoying. (Whiskey,Delta,etc)
lol i have …
lol i have deltaloop and eh antenna delta is 80mhz and eh 40
this is a cool vid …
this is a cool vid I like the landscape although the technology that u used is pretty interesting
AI4QT’s comments …
AI4QT’s comments are the questions I have as well… I’d like to get the 817 for portable, but would like the power of the 857 if needed… I’d like to see a spec for the current draw with 20W output….what is your battery life like? – 73, John – K4NIN
Enjoyed the video. …
Enjoyed the video. Wondering though, if your fan on your 857 comes on each time you transmit.? Mine does and so I’m not sure about taking it out for portable QRP work since I’m concerned my battery wouldn’t last long. Not sure how much power is drawn using the fan since as I said, it comes on each time I transmit–even low power. But it seems as if you are doing some QSOs on your battery at 20 watts of output. Thanks for posting. 73 AI4QT in Huntsville AL.
excellent. I love …
excellent. I love amateur radio. thank you very much
Thanks! Would like …
Thanks! Would like to see more.
that was a neat QSO …
that was a neat QSO. I have talked to Raleigh before, a super nice Ham. I like your set up too.
Nice video how much …
Nice video how much was all this equipment? for now im only a SWL but im shooting for tech. Now did you make that antenna or did you buy it??? 73’s
Very good but you …
Very good but you should have video’s yourself making a QSO !! What antenna is that, does it SWR in ok on 14 Mhz ? Is it only for 14Mhz ?
Hi, great set up, …
Hi, great set up, going walk about is another way to realy enjoy the hobby, what is the antenna and were can i get a tripod like yours??
Regards, Team Fabulous.
nice rig, thats a …
nice rig, thats a superantenna MP1.. how do you like it? have you tried the buddistick?
Nice setup. I …
Nice setup. I always found portable operation more rewarding. I use an Icom 718, which is a bit on the heavy side and power hungry, but it is nice to have some power if needed.
How is the performance with the vertical? I usually just string up a wire antenna, but the region I usually operate portable in (Adirondack Mountains) has many trees for supports.
How is the weight and power draw with the 857?
Great video to …
Great video to watch! Love the idea of a tripod with the antenna on top. 73′S Dave 2e0ijk
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