Hello Operators.
On today’s episode of OH8STN Ham Radio we discuss a man portable ham radio camping trip, off grid in Lapland. The trip was designed to test battery & solar power capabilities with PowerFilm Solar panels, DIY solar generator, and the Yaesu FT-891. It was also designed to help understand the feasibility of man portable deployment with current hungry QRO radio equipment like the Yaesu FT-891.

Field testing man portable assets is critical our understanding of energy efficient off-grid or grid down communications. expertise in the field. This portable ham radio station uses a diy LiFePO4 generator and PowerFilm panels, for portable power in the field. This video takes us to Southern Lapland where I will be setting up my off grid ham radio station, the 10 amp hour LiFePO4 pack we build on the channel, and powering it all with the PowerFilm Solar FM16-7200, thin film solar panel. .

The goal of this man portable trip, is understanding the practical considerations for deploying a man portable ham radio station, for 3 days.

This video is part of the X Days Off Grid serie. A series designed to promote the idea of portable ham radio communication anywhere, any time, for a camping trip, preparedness, or full on SHTF.

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Julian #oh8stn
#xdaysoffgrid

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Taking ham radio off grid with portable solar power.

Video url: https://youtu.be/OPEkUHAMY5Y

Episode notes: http://oh8stn.org/blog/2018/08/09/x-days-off-grid-series-introduction/

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– Yaesu FT-891 Info & Tutorials:
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– DIY LiFePO4 10ah battery pack for Ham Radio:
https://youtu.be/nDoQoVA0hAc

– PowerFilm FM16-7200:
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– Better Power Distribution for Portable Ops
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