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26 videos tagged portable-radio across 2 categories.
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Essential Tips for Successful Field Operations
ARRL Lab expert shares practical tips for optimizing portable radio power, antenna performance, and field station reliability during outdoor amateur radio operations.
Low Power Hour: QRP Operating with K0KLB & KO4GSM
Live discussion on QRP (low-power) ham radio operations, field deployments, and practical techniques for reaching distant stations with minimal power.
Pebble HF CW POTA Activation in Poor Band Conditions
55-minute field demonstration: morse code operation on a portable HF radio during a Parks on the Air activation, with real QSO examples and practical troubleshooting in challenging conditions.
CW for POTA: A Beginner's Guide to Getting on the Air
Fifty-one minutes on learning Morse code and operating CW (continuous wave) amateur radio in the field, with practical tricks to activate Parks on the Air sites without advanced proficiency.
Can This AliExpress Bag Replace My Gigaparts Bag
Side-by-side comparison of a budget AliExpress radio gear bag against a premium Gigaparts Explorer model to assess durability, functionality, and value for portable ham radio setups.
Building a GoHam Manpack Kit for the BTECH UV-50Pro
Step-by-step assembly of a portable amateur radio manpack using the BTECH UV-50Pro radio, battery, and support gear for off-grid field operations.
QMX+ Rugged Field Case by CQ Homestead Supply – Under 7 Minute Swap
Hands-on walkthrough of installing a USA-made heavy-duty field case for the QMX+ portable radio transceiver, with focus on field deployment speed.
Why You Need a GMRS GoPack
Two-minute walkthrough of a GMRS portable radio pack for off-grid, decentralized communications without relying on towers or carriers.
Meshtastic the Easy Way: New Pocket Pro SMA by MakerNova
Hands-on setup and review of the MakerNova Pocket Pro SMA, a turnkey Meshtastic node with GPS, Bluetooth, and multi-day battery life.
Build a Vertical Off Center Fed Dipole Antenna
16-minute antenna build and testing: constructing and tuning an off-center fed dipole for portable ham radio operation.
Shreveport Bossier Hamfest Walkthrough
31-minute walkthrough of a regional hamfest: portable ham radio gear, antennas, power systems, and hands-on operating demonstrations at a live event.
3-Element Beam Antenna on an Electric Tricycle
Building and field-testing a directional three-element parasitic antenna array mounted on a mobile platform to explore practical portable radio.
Solar Node Solved My RV Meshcore Problem - Elecrow M6 Solar Repeater
Field test of a compact solar-powered Meshtastic node for reliable off-grid mesh coverage in RV and remote camping conditions.
Portable Ham Radio Setup: On the Air in Under 60 Seconds
Sixteen minutes on a lightweight, bike-friendly ham radio rig designed for rapid deployment in the field, with practical tips for quick activation.
Elecraft K2 in 2026 - Outdated or Underrated?
Head-to-head comparison of a 1999 portable radio against the modern ICOM IC705 to evaluate whether legacy amateur radio equipment still holds practical value for field deployment.
Activating a POTA Park With a Simple Kit and QRP Radios
24-minute walkthrough of a portable ham radio kit for Parks on the Air activation: transceiver, antenna, mast setup, and practical field deployment.
Field Day 2026: Hustler Vertical Antenna Performance in a Portable Setup
14-minute walkthrough of portable amateur radio station setup for Field Day, covering antenna placement, equipment choices, and power management for outdoor operation.
Second Parks on the Air (POTA) Activation: CW Hunting and Field Deployment
Field demonstration of portable CW radio operation using a Xiegu G90 go-box, antenna deployment, and park-to-park contact techniques for off-grid communications.
My First Parks on the Air Activation (POTA), Part 2
First-hand account of a portable ham radio activation using a go box: equipment setup, antenna deployment, and making 15 contacts on 20 meters with 20 watts.
Pikes Peak SOTA Activation: Amateur Radio at 14,115 Feet
27-minute field demonstration of portable ham radio equipment and techniques during a high-altitude mountain activation, covering antenna setup, radio operation, and practical comms skills.
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My First Parks on the Air Activation (POTA), First Contact Canada [Part 1]
First Parks on the Air field activation: 15 contacts in 55 minutes using a portable Xiegu G90 radio, battery, and wire antenna on 20 meters in a national historic trail location.
Col de Vence | PRC-351 | 6m FM
Field test of a PRC-351 portable radio on the 6-meter FM band for local emergency communications, with discussion of why 6m FM is underutilized for disaster scenarios.
CW Morse Code Activation on Modified Budget Handhelds
Three operators activate a remote summit using modified $20 Quansheng handhelds for CW Morse code transmission—hands-on demo of portable radio setup and field comms.
My Yaesu FT-891 Go Box
Building a portable ham radio station with a Yaesu FT-891 transceiver and FC-50 tuner for off-grid communications capability.
K6ARK Adam's Ever-Smaller Inventions
Interview with a search-and-rescue veteran and electronics engineer on designing pocket-sized transceivers, portable antennas, and failing forward in radio equipment projects.
EZBNB RD207 Emergency NOAA/AM/FM Alert Portable Radio
Three-minute review of a lightweight portable weather radio with NOAA/AM/FM bands and emergency alert capability for hiking and outdoor preparedness.