One of my viewers asked me to explain all of the field radio components needed for a Parks On The Air (POTA) or Summits On The Air (SOTA) activation. This video has no edits. I took my time talking about each component to help those who are new to field activations.

Keep in mind that field kits can be much simpler than this one. When hiking into a site, I’ll often take my KX2 kit, two wires, and a notepad. That’s all I really need. I hope you find this helpful.

Equipment links:
– Icom IC-705: https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/0705.html
– Bioenno 6 aH LiFePo battery: https://www.bioennopower.com/products/12v-6ah-lfp-battery-black-w-pvc-pack
– Ham Radio Workbench Distribution Panel Kit: https://swling.com/blog/2019/08/the-ham-radio-workbench-12-vdc-power-distribution-strip-kit/
– Chameleon CHA Emcomm III Portable antenna: https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-emcomm-iii-portable
– CW Morse Pocket Paddles: https://cwmorse.us/
– Elecraft T1 antenna tuner: https://elecraft.com/products/t1-miniature-stand-alone-atu-and-accessories
– ABR Cables: https://abrind.com/
– Arborist Throw Line: https://qrper.com/2020/09/a-field-antennas-best-friend-the-amazing-arborist-throw-line/

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