Headed to Berrian Mountain, just Southwest of Denver, CO to try out the Yaesu FT-818ND portable for the first time on a Summits on the Air activation., Trying the new Smiley Antenna Super Stick , the Packtenna Trail Mast and a new Osprey Day Pack for carrying all of my ham gear.
Links to some of the gear used today:
Smiley Antenna Super Stick – https://www.smileyantenna.com/product-p/14610.htm
Osprey Skarab 30 – https://amzn.to/3RCPhuf (Affiliate link)
Yaesu FT-818ND – https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&encProdID=36B7B98621AF7554C9A03C8B190C5079
Heil BM-17 Headset – https://amzn.to/3PzZ4zH (Affiliate Link)
Bioenno 9aH LiFePO4 – https://www.bioennopower.com/products/copy-of-12v-9ah-lfp-battery-pvc-blf-1209w
73 de W5KV
FT-891 FT891 Yaesu Original FT-891 HF/50 MHz All Mode Analog Ultra Compact Mobile/Base Transceiver - 100 Watts - 3 Year Warranty
22% OffStable 100 Watt Output! Compatible With ATAS-120A Automatic Tune Antenna! All Mode Operation - AM - FM- USB - LSB - CW
FT-2980R FT-2980 | Original Yaesu 144 MHz Single Band Mobile Transceiver | 80 Watts | 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty
9% OffMassive Heatsink guarantees 80 Watts of RF Power with No Cooling Fan Needed (Four selectable power output levels are provided: 80/30/10/5 Watts) - Loud 3 Watts of Audio Output for noisy environments - Large 6 Digit Backlit LCD ensure excellent visibi... read more
Yaesu FT-60R DualBand Handheld 5W VHF/UHF Amateur Radio Transceiver - Dual Band
5% OffDual Band VHF/UHF 2 Meter & 70cm Amateur Radio. 5 Watt Output, ctcss/dcs (PL & DPL), DTMF, AlphaNumeric Display, Lighted Keypad, Scan modes. Receives 108-520Mhz and 700-999.99Mhz MHz (less cell), Transmits 144-148Mhz & 430-450Mhz. One Thousand memory... read more
YAESU Yaesu FT-5DR C4FM/FM 144/430MHz Dual Band 5W Digital Transceiver with Touch Screen Display Black
$495.95 (as of September 17, 2024 14:44 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Real Dual Band Operations (V+V, U+U, V+U, U+V) are available with two independent receivers. Large individual LED indicators for A band and B band! Wide-range RX coverage with continuous reception from 0.5MHz – 999.99MHz (A Band) (USA Cellular Blocke... read more
Yaesu FT-710AESS 100 Watt Deluxe SDR DSP HF and 6M Transceiver
$1,199.95 (as of September 17, 2024 10:41 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)100 Watt HF and 6M SDR Transceiver! Built-In High Speed Automatic Antenna Tuner! Amateur Band Pass Filters, Dual Core 32 Bit DSP, and Acoustic Enhanced Speaker System for Hi Fidelity Audio! 2 USB Ports, SD Memory Card Slot, High Speed 4.3 in TFT Colo... read more
XHDATA D220 Portable Radio AM FM SW Shortwave Radio Receiver Pocket Radio, 2 AA Battery Operated, Transistor Radio with Excellent Reception for Gift, Family, Elder (Orange)
$15.98 (as of September 17, 2024 05:30 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)[EASY TO CARRY] XHDATA D220 FM AM SW portable radio is pretty easy to carry. Small size 125*74*30mm with weight only 125g (without batteries). You can hold D220 pocket radio by one hand, and you can also put this small am/fm/sw radio in your pocket o... read more
AUTOONE 4500A Car Battery Jump Starter Up to All Gas & 8.0L Diesel Engine, 20800mAh Car Battery Jumper Starter Portable 12V Jump Box with USB Output, Storage Case, LED Flashlight
12% OffPowerful Jump Starter: Revolutionize your roadside experience with the AUTOONE JS02 Jump Starter, the ultimate solution for emergency vehicle starts. This powerhouse jump starter is engineered for universal compatibility, effortlessly reviving any 12... read more
Walkie Talkies, MOICO Long Range Walkie Talkies for Adults with 22 FRS Channels, Family Walkie Talkie with LED Flashlight VOX LCD Display for Hiking Camping Trip (Orange 2 Pack)
20% OffTwo way Radio: FCC ID ; 2ASV6-T5A. MOICO walkie talkies have 22 FRS channels plus 99 sets of CTCSS tones (privacy codes),The continuous tone-coded squelch system gives you up to 2178 combinations to help block other conversations.one-to-one or one-to... read more
2 x Motorola CP100D Analog UHF Portable Non-Display Two Way Radio, 16 Channel, 4 Watt (403-480MHz) - 2 Pack Bundle
$518.00 (as of September 17, 2024 03:53 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Bundle Includes: 2 x Motorola CP100D Analog UHF Portable Non-Display Two Way Radio, 16 Channel, 4 Watt (403-480MHz) Reliable Communication: Stay connected with the Motorola CP100D Two Way Radio, offering clear and consistent communication in any envi... read more
FYXGZZH Radio Portable AM FM Shortwave - Battery Powered Rechargeable Radio or Plug in Wall, Great Sound and Strong Reception, Easy to Use, Silver
21% OffAM/FM/SW Portable Radio with Excellent Sound Quality and Great Reception: Whether using at home or engaging in outdoor activities, the radio can easily accompany you and provide you with a high-quality listening experience. Battery Powered Rechargeab... read more
Mini CW Trainer Morse Code Trainer with Display, Moore Simo Wales Code Shortwave Radio Telegraph Key Car Key Learning CW Radio for Telegraph Practice with Charging Cable (Blue)
$58.99 (as of September 17, 2024 12:31 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)MULTIFUNCTIONAL POSSIBILITIES: Putikeeg CW Trainer helps you learn Morse code better. Select the QCW view mode to query 58 phrases; select the code view mode to query the list of commonly used Morse code symbols; select the listening test mode to per... read more
HAMGEEK APX-8000 12W Dual Band Radio VHF UHF Walkie Talkie with Dual PTT Duplex Working Mode (Green)
$129.99 (as of September 17, 2024 04:18 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)【VHF UHF Walkie Talkie】: Duplex different-segment relay function, same-frequency duplex relay. Duplex working mode : AB zone can work in duplex ( one zone transmits and the other zone can receive). Double receiving: Zone AB can be received at the sam... read more
Battery Tender Junior 12V, 750mA Charger and Maintainer: Automatic 12V Powersports Battery Charger for Motorcycle, ATVs, and More - 021-0123
22% OffStay Charged: Battery Tender battery chargers and maintainers provide a full charge to your powersport vehicle’s battery before switching to float mode to maintain proper voltage levels for safe, long-term storage Extend Battery Life: Compatible with... read more