In this video, I’ll share with you my ruggedized digital data mode communications setup for VHF and UHF. Amateur radio gear is not terribly rugged, so we’ll integrate it with a few other pieces of gear to make it more robust.

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GEAR
* Yaesu VX-6R – https://amzn.to/44CkjIk
* DigiRig Mobile – https://amzn.to/3EijSYE
* DigiRig cable for VX-6R – https://amzn.to/45rEx8R
* USB C-to-A cable – https://amzn.to/3OTz2bU
* USB A dust cover – https://amzn.to/3PgNvjs
* Assorted Computer Dust Covers – https://amzn.to/3OY3jpM
* Male SMA to BNC adapter – https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-009346 />* 2m Slim Duck Smiley Antenna – https://www.smileyantenna.com/product-p/14630.htm
* Ed Fong Roll-up J-Pole – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/radio-gear/products/ed-fong-j-pole-antennas-dual-band-220-and-roll-up
* Panasonic FZ-M1 Toughpad – https://amzn.to/3YWFp2w
* iKey Keyboard – https://www.ikey.com/product/ik-pan-fzm1-co1/
* Haley Strategic D3CRM – https://haleystrategic.com/shop/soft-goods/chestrigs/d3crm-micro
* High Speed Gear TACO – https://www.highspeedgear.com/17dd00-19dd10

0:00 Introduction
0:32 Field Test
3:45 Operating Objectives
4:30 Securing the Gear
6:20 Ruggedizing the Gear
8:12 Why the DigiRig Mobile
10:14 High Speed Gear TACO
10:52 The Radio
13:15 The Chest Rig
15:51 Closing Thoughts

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