Just found you so algorithms must be working. I would as a comms tech at a 911 for a very large city. I'm in different department vehicles all the time. We don't use mobile radios because of the multiple that all portable. I appreciate all of your ideas you presented here. I need a few spare batteries which are the same for the 2 radios I use. Thanks again 73s 🎈
I recently purchase a small Short Wave that has multiple function over and above the radio side of it all, done with a small small solar panel that actually works! I wanted a solar way to charge my set of UV5R's and my smart phone. Does so rather quickly I might add too. Thanks for your shares have a great day @@k2cjbradio
Hi Chris, many thanks for the thought-provoking video. Something I've found with my FT-70D is that battery life is helped by cycling the batteries...in other words, let them run right down and then recharge them rather than just pop them on the (fast) charging dock regardless of the charge state they're in. Seems odd as my FT-25 and FT-65 also has Li-Ion batteries but seems to have good battery life regardless of when you charge the batteries, but it works for me! Something else that happened was that one of my batteries swelled up and is now U/S after I left it on charge using the charging socket on the radio, so i think its better to use the charging dock where possible. 73, G0CIQ
Great portable pack, Chris. Two HT's are a must in my opinion. I have twin FT-60's with the MARS mod in my kit. Both are identically programmed so that it can easily be handed off to another person (most likely my wife) if needed. Have you tried the USB adapter yet? I ordered one recently, but have had not a chance to test it. 73
I keep a printed copy of programming instruction, or a "Nifty Manual" for each H/T. Other than that, I think you have it all well thought out! The mag mount is a good idea, but careful not to scratch her car!
Great video! Just a comment on the USB charger for the Yaesu: the one I have tends to heat up the Yaesu HT I have (FT3D) so I only use my very sparingly. It's something that would be great for Yaesu to work on: getting their HT's to officially charge from a USB. To me, there isn't anymore excuses since many cheap chinese brands can now charge their HTs via USB and have no issues. Every HT that I have does this has the charger directly on the battery though.
very nice. especially that you can run the HT directly from the cigarette lighter. are there any other HTs that do this? i have a 70D and the battery life is quite frustrating. if i put it on scan, its nearly dead after just a couple hours.
@@k2cjbradio yeah I'll have to think about getting some more batteries. Do you know of what HTs that have the best battery life? Would I have to go to a motorola?
I am very impressed with your go-bag. I would not use the mag mount while driving at high speed. Looks rather small to me. Does the manufacturer or seller give a rating or recommendation? Two of the things I bought for my Baofeng HT's were battery boxes that hold AAA or AA batteries and connect to the HT just like the stock lithium batteries as a back up to the stock batteries. I use alkaline or rechargeable batteries in them. They don't last as long as the stock batteries, but you can pretty much always find AAA and AA batteries if you run out of juice or forget to bring a charger/charging cradle along.
The last video I saw you did from a mountain, I was really impressed with your CW how long have you been doing it, years probably, how long would it take a guy with 0 experience to be understood?
@@k2cjbradio well this comment was on that video, you are part of that ham club in Phoenix, is that a fact? You guys got a real good group there, you know ham radio is such a great hobby, it's like meeting old friends you haven't met yet, have a great day and 73s KN6GZP Dave it's good to talk to you.
Good video! Have you put your name, call sign, etc. on the bag somewhere so that it can be returned if lost? Also not a bad idea to keep a photocopy of your license in the bag. DE WA1KLI
The video has given so ideas for beginning to assemble a kit when I go hiking or perhaps going for a road trip. Thanks!
Fantastic! Glad to hear that!!
>>> "this radio has served me well" >>
I have that Smiley 270A antenna. So far, it's worked great for me. I have it on my Yaesu VX-6r.
It really is a great antenna!
Just found you so algorithms must be working. I would as a comms tech at a 911 for a very large city. I'm in different department vehicles all the time. We don't use mobile radios because of the multiple that all portable. I appreciate all of your ideas you presented here. I need a few spare batteries which are the same for the 2 radios I use. Thanks again 73s 🎈
nice set. there are though some great small solar charger set up that are packable
I probably should add some solar to my arsenal. I don’t have anything to charge any of the batteries I use with solar. Thanks!
I recently purchase a small Short Wave that has multiple function over and above the radio side of it all, done with a small small solar panel that actually works! I wanted a solar way to charge my set of UV5R's and my smart phone. Does so rather quickly I might add too. Thanks for your shares have a great day @@k2cjbradio
It looks like an Emergency communications go kit to me. Lol. I am eyeing that back with the molle points. Nice setup.
Lol! I think it would work in a pinch!
Hi Chris, many thanks for the thought-provoking video.
Something I've found with my FT-70D is that battery life is helped by cycling the batteries...in other words, let them run right down and then recharge them rather than just pop them on the (fast) charging dock regardless of the charge state they're in. Seems odd as my FT-25 and FT-65 also has Li-Ion batteries but seems to have good battery life regardless of when you charge the batteries, but it works for me!
Something else that happened was that one of my batteries swelled up and is now U/S after I left it on charge using the charging socket on the radio, so i think its better to use the charging dock where possible. 73, G0CIQ
I’ll start doing that!
Great video ! I’m going to try out that slim jim on my FT-70. Keep up the great content. I greatly appreciate it !
Thanks!
Thanks for the links Chris! I need to get one of those HT pouches. Thanks for the video.
Glad to hear it helped!
Very nice practical video. Some very good tips. 73
Your VID helped me to make up my mind on a travel bag. Thanks. Glenn N6JAI
Great video. Makes since, thanks.
Thanks for sharing, some nice ideas there. Do you have or use any Tiger Tails (counterpoise) for your HT's?
I haven’t tried that yet but it sounds like it should help! Thanks for watching!
Thanks, Chris. I like this idea and it's something I need to put together--especially before some summer trips in my wife's car.
We have a couple of trips planned so my little project will get used at some point!
Awesome video! Got some great ideas from it, thanks for sharing!
Awesome! Glad it helped!
Thank you Chris! Another fantastic video. Keep up the great work!!
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73s
Thanks!
Great portable pack, Chris. Two HT's are a must in my opinion. I have twin FT-60's with the MARS mod in my kit. Both are identically programmed so that it can easily be handed off to another person (most likely my wife) if needed. Have you tried the USB adapter yet? I ordered one recently, but have had not a chance to test it. 73
I keep a printed copy of programming instruction, or a "Nifty Manual" for each H/T. Other than that, I think you have it all well thought out! The mag mount is a good idea, but careful not to scratch her car!
True about scratching her car! I should get the Nifty Manuals for each one. Probably takes up a little less room!
sad for me, my pu has a full body made out of alu, and my cj-7 has a fiber top. so no mag mounts for me. both must be hard mounts.
Thanks for your thoughts on this. I may have missed it, but I didn't see any chargers in your kit. 73 de WN6NW
True. I could take them with me on an extended trip.
That’s a good size bag to also have a mobile radio with more power and a 12Ah Bioenno battery or similar.
Absolutely! It’s a really good bag.
Thank you Sir
Chris nice video! 73 George KB3WAQ
Very nice setup!
Thanks!
nice info !! thanks !!
Great video! Just a comment on the USB charger for the Yaesu: the one I have tends to heat up the Yaesu HT I have (FT3D) so I only use my very sparingly. It's something that would be great for Yaesu to work on: getting their HT's to officially charge from a USB. To me, there isn't anymore excuses since many cheap chinese brands can now charge their HTs via USB and have no issues. Every HT that I have does this has the charger directly on the battery though.
Thanks for the heads up!
awesome bag. i make ham radio go bags for fun.
It was definitely fun putting this together!
Those BNC to SMA adaptors are unique. Got a link to buy that one? Good kit!
I forgot to mention that I got them from Signal Stuff.
very nice. especially that you can run the HT directly from the cigarette lighter. are there any other HTs that do this? i have a 70D and the battery life is quite frustrating. if i put it on scan, its nearly dead after just a couple hours.
Definitely a problem with the FT70. But I think I enough spare batteries and the adapter that should work out. Not to mention a second radio.
@@k2cjbradio yeah I'll have to think about getting some more batteries. Do you know of what HTs that have the best battery life? Would I have to go to a motorola?
Great Content
Thank You Sir
I am very impressed with your go-bag. I would not use the mag mount while driving at high speed. Looks rather small to me. Does the manufacturer or seller give a rating or recommendation?
Two of the things I bought for my Baofeng HT's were battery boxes that hold AAA or AA batteries and connect to the HT just like the stock lithium batteries as a back up to the stock batteries. I use alkaline or rechargeable batteries in them. They don't last as long as the stock batteries, but you can pretty much always find AAA and AA batteries if you run out of juice or forget to bring a charger/charging cradle along.
I used it for over 1000 miles of interstate travel, no issues at all. This exact setup (signalstuff mag mount with a bnc signal stick on top.)
@@KM4ALT Well, that answers my question. Thanks!
Those sma to bnc adapters are unique. Where did you get those Sir?
Got them from Signalstuff when I ordered the flexible whip
Do you bring along a solar generator- bluetti or Jackery type and foldable solar panel.
I don’t have one. One of these days I’ll pick one up.
Great job . M
Great video! J
The last video I saw you did from a mountain, I was really impressed with your CW how long have you been doing it, years probably, how long would it take a guy with 0 experience to be understood?
Hmm. Was that me you watched? I usually don’t operate cw.
@@k2cjbradio well this comment was on that video, you are part of that ham club in Phoenix, is that a fact? You guys got a real good group there, you know ham radio is such a great hobby, it's like meeting old friends you haven't met yet, have a great day and 73s KN6GZP Dave it's good to talk to you.
Might you want a small repeater book or list of repeaters along your planned route? Good video, thank you! KJ7LAN
Absolutely! I have the app on my phone but always good to have a hard copy. Thanks!
Very good video.. 73 de N3LUD
Very Informative video, Thanks for sharing. 73 de KD5VKT
Thanks!!
Nice vid
Thanks!
What the range
I haven’t really had a chance to test that yet
Good video! Have you put your name, call sign, etc. on the bag somewhere so that it can be returned if lost? Also not a bad idea to keep a photocopy of your license in the bag. DE WA1KLI
Great idea!! I should get a patch to put on it or something. Thanks!