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Portable HF Radio Operating: An Underpass Parking Garage Test
28-minute walkthrough of setting up and operating portable HF radio from an urban location, demonstrating field deployment techniques and antenna solutions.
K5ACP Molle Antenna Clip with Quick-Connect Counterpoise: Updated Review
Eight-minute review of an upgraded modular antenna mount for portable ham radio, now with quick-connect counterpoise for field operation.
POTA33B Ground Spike for Portable Mast Deployment
Six-minute hands-on review of a ground spike system for anchoring portable telescopic masts without guy ropes or trees — designed for POTA field deployment.
Portable Ham Radio Field Activation: Gear, Antenna Setup, and Location Scouting
Mike demos portable ham radio gear and a homemade antenna during a Parks on the Air activation, focusing on setup, equipment choices, and field logistics.
Digital Modes, APRS & Field Ops with Craig KM6LYW
Two operators discuss portable ham radio data modes in the field: APRS for safety, Winlink for off-grid email, DigiPi builds, solar power setups, and radio selection for backpack deployments.
In the Middle of Nowhere With Ham Radio, Fishing & K6ARK
Field demonstration of portable ham radio equipment and operation in remote backcountry, featuring gear recommendations and 44Net mesh networking introduction.
The Shortcut Nobody Uses
Use APRS beacon position and APRSLink to automatically locate the nearest Winlink packet gateway for off-grid messaging.
Portable Ham Radio Anytime Anywhere
Field test of a 5-watt portable ham radio setup (Icom IC-705, Chameleon antenna) demonstrating effective communication from a remote location without a tuner.
Top Tips For Portable Ham Radio Success
Portable ham radio setup tips, gear recommendations, and Field Day preparation for emergency communication readiness.
Portable Ham Radio Anywhere Anytime
Fourteen-minute field demonstration of portable amateur radio setup and QRP operation from a remote Finnish location, covering equipment positioning and off-grid communications.