portable-comms
12 videos tagged portable-comms across 2 categories.
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3 Free Tools for Ham Radio: DX Cluster, ADIF Editor & Logging Software
Walkthrough of three free, cross-platform tools for ham radio operators: DXSpider cluster access, ADIF log editing, and OpsLog logging software for field operations.
Testing the Link500MP: Digital Modes Anywhere You Go
14-minute hands-on walkthrough of the Link500MP digital radio module: capabilities, setup, and real-world performance for portable amateur radio communication.
Building a GMRS Manpack for Off-Grid Communications
12-minute build and field-test of a portable GMRS radio setup with statewide Texas codeplug configuration and practical gear selection.
Antenna Super Cheap Easy DIY 2 Meter Antenna
Thirteen-minute walkthrough building a jungle antenna for 2-meter ham radio in under five minutes from basic materials.
Power a 100-Watt Ham Radio Portable and Off-Grid
How to set up a portable 100-watt ham radio powered by solar panels, MPPT charge controller, and LiFePO4 battery for off-grid field operation.
Mat 125S Tuner With HRD 25' Telescopic Whip: Hands-On Test
Twelve minutes testing whether an automatic tuner can match a 25-foot telescopic whip antenna across multiple ham radio bands without manual adjustment.
2 Meter Flower Pot Antenna by K5ACP Review
Nine-minute hands-on review of a portable 2-meter ham radio antenna, testing design and performance for field use.
Activating Six Parks in One Afternoon: POTA Mobile Setup and Antenna Tools
Portable radio activation demo using mobile HF antenna, battery power, and the Yaesu FT-891 transceiver for field communication across six Wisconsin parks.
Ham Radio Village at DEFCON 2026: Equipment and Field Day Gear
Tour of ham radio equipment and portable communication setups from participants at DEFCON 2026's Ham Radio Village, featuring field-tested gear for emergency scenarios.
Marco F4TXR Articulated Mast Mount and Xiegu VG4 Antenna
Hands-on walkthrough of a DIY articulated mast support and VHF/UHF antenna setup for portable emergency radio communications.
Chameleon Antenna CHA LRT (Loop Remote Tuner)
3:45 gear walkthrough of the Chameleon CHA LRT remote-tunable loop antenna system for portable ham radio communications.
Logging with 817 Companion: FT-817 CAT Control on Android
Walkthrough of 817 Companion, an Android app for Yaesu FT-817 radio control via Bluetooth or USB, focusing on portable field logging features.