Backpack amateur radio. Post #759
If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/bdCCw0qu5-g. With the ARRL Field Day set for 25-26 June 2016, it may be a good idea to go "into the field" and test your portable and emergency gear. Even if you don't join a club for this effort, individual and home stations can enter one of the biggest emergency preparedness exercises of the year. A little practice beforehand will get "you in shape" for the big event. Besides, backpacking with amateur radio is fun and educational. In this well-done video, we see how Simon (2E0CRV) prepares his backpack radio station for a hike "into the field." His system is simple, efficient, fairly lightweight, and easy to set up in a remote location. Although Simon is using the versatile Yaesu FT-857D transceiver, you can use what you have available in your shack. In my case, I use an "oldie, but goodie" from the distan