{"id":60,"date":"2017-10-17T06:50:48","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T06:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ad6dm.net\/log\/?page_id=60"},"modified":"2024-09-27T07:55:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T14:55:32","slug":"gear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ad6dm.net\/log\/gear\/","title":{"rendered":"My Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Here&#8217;s a list of my ham radio gear.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Rigs (in order of acquisition)<\/h3>\n<h4>1998<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><del><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eham.net\/article\/11750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Radio Shack HTX-202<\/a> 2m handheld transceive<\/del>r (busted LCD after 4 years, lost in a move).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>1999<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><del><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universal-radio.com\/catalog\/ht\/1191.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alinco DJ-S11T<\/a> miniature 2m handheld transceiver, 340 milliwatt<\/del> (lost in a move).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2001<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>2001: <del><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universal-radio.com\/catalog\/ht\/3070.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yaesu FT-50<\/a> Dual-band VHF\/UHF handheld transceiver<\/del> (donated to K6RZ in the early-2000&#8217;s after discussing his CB adventures &amp; getting him hooked on ham radio).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2003<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universal-radio.com\/catalog\/ht\/0777.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yaesu VX-7R<\/a> tri-band (6m, 2m, 440) handheld transceiver, still in use today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2017<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XFJNXG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yaesu FT-857D<\/a> mobile HF\/VHF\/UHF transceiver in a <del><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portableuniversalpower.com\/commander-857\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Commander 857 Go Box<\/a><\/del> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armoloq.com\/tpa-857b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Armoloq TPA-857 B<\/a> frame and TTP manpack.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BaoFeng-UV-3R-PLUS-Radio-Black\/dp\/B007UMQUPA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BaoFeng UV-3R Plus<\/a> VHF\/UHF 2m\/440 handheld transceiver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2018<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><del><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XyZwHW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mcHF clone<\/a> RS-918SSB portable HF QRP transceiver (160m-10m)<\/del> (donated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/k8mrdradiostuff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">K8MRD<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><del><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioddity.com\/products\/radioddity-gd-77-dmr-two-way-radio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Radioddity GD-77<\/a> dual-band (2m\/440) DMR digital\/analog handheld transceiver<\/del> (donated to KB6DEF).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LKWNns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kenwood TH-D74A<\/a> tri-band (2m\/220\/440) D-Star digital\/analog APRS HT.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elecraft.com\/KX3\/kx3.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><del>Elecraft KX3<\/del><\/a><del> portable 160-6m HF QRP (15w) transceiver with <a href=\"https:\/\/elecraft.com\/products\/px3-panadapter-for-kx3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PX3 Panadapter<\/a>, KXAT3 Internal ATU and KXPD3 paddle, in a <a href=\"https:\/\/gemsproducts.com\/product\/kx3-end-panels-cover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SideKX cover<\/a><\/del> (sold to KE6MT in 2021).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2019<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XCob9m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kenwood TH-D72<\/a> dual-band (2m\/440) HT with full-duplex capability and built-in TNC, purchased from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCk2gD-0yd6GJ1Dh2-7Ko5kg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">W5KV<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><del><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgecomsystems.com\/products\/anytone-at-d878uv-plus-bluetooth-gps-programming-cable-with-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AnyTone AT-D878UV GPS<\/a> dual-band (2m\/440) DMR digital\/analog handheld transceiver<\/del> (returned, transmit malfunction after 2 weeks of use).<\/li>\n<li><del><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/index.php\/ubitx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00b5BITX<\/a> HF SSB\/CW 10w transceiver kit with 3D printed enclosure (courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WE4Bravo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WE4B<\/a> and his daughter W4AQT).<\/del> (sold in 2023 at a swap meet)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Yr6f6i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Icom ID-4100A<\/a> 50 watt dual-band (2m\/440) DStar digital\/analog mobile transceiver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2020<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexradio.com\/flex-6400\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FlexRadio Flex-6400<\/a> 160m-6m SDR transceiver and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexradio.com\/maestro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maestro<\/a> control console.<\/li>\n<li><del><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01MYY5JWF\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QYT KT-8900D<\/a> Dual band 25 watt VHF\/UHF mobile transceiver for use in packet radio.<\/del> (donated to KE6MT for car mobile).<del><br \/>\n<\/del><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icomamerica.com\/en\/products\/amateur\/handheld\/id31aplus\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Icom ID-31A Plus<\/a> 70cm handheld D-Star digital\/analog transceiver mainly for D-Star hotspot home use.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yaesu.com\/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&amp;ProdCatID=111&amp;encProdID=E28C87590C67439440323C0FEDAC1BEB&amp;DivisionID=65&amp;isArchived=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yaesu FT-4X<\/a> Dual band (2m\/440) handheld transceiver for everyday carry analog use.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/icomamerica.com\/en\/products\/amateur\/handheld\/705\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Icom IC-705<\/a> portable 160m-6m\/2m\/440 all-mode QRP transceiver (with D-Star).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2021<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yaesu.com\/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&amp;ProdCatID=111&amp;encProdID=E28C87590C67439440323C0FEDAC1BEB&amp;DivisionID=65&amp;isArchived=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yaesu FT-4X<\/a> Dual band (2m\/440) handheld transceiver gifted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/k8mrdradiostuff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">K8MRD<\/a> (after I lost my previous FT-4X, later found).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alinco.com\/Products\/ham\/mbl\/DR-135\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alinco DR-135T<\/a> 2m VHF mobile transceiver for 24\/7 VARA FM Wide Winlink RMS gateway and packet.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yaesu.com\/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&amp;ProdCatID=249&amp;encProdID=3BEE472B7584ACA7C6A71F41B8ADCEC9&amp;DivisionID=65&amp;isArchived=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yaesu FTM-6000R<\/a> Dual band (2m\/440) mobile transceiver with 9600 bps data port in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armoloq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Armoloq TTP-6000 pack frame<\/a> for EMCOMM field operations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uniden.com\/products\/homepatrol-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uniden HomePatrol-2<\/a> Digital TruckTracker IV communications receiver (a.k.a. police scanner).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2022<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icomamerica.com\/en\/products\/amateur\/handheld\/id52a\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Icom ID-52A<\/a> 5 watt dual-band (2m\/440) handheld transceiver with DStar, a gift from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/HamRadioCrashCourse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh KI6NAZ<\/a> for helping build DStar compatibility into his <a href=\"https:\/\/hrcc.link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HRCC.link<\/a> (THANKS Josh!!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2023<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dl2man.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(tr)uSDX<\/a> 5-band Multimode QRP pocket HF transceiver covering 80\/60\/40\/30\/20m &#8211; in a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AD6DM\/status\/1666192140785926145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">very portable package<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/index.php\/sbitx-v2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sBitx v2<\/a> 40 watt HF SDR &#8220;for the tinkerers&#8221;, pre-assembled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2024<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yaesu.com\/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&amp;encProdID=8FA58F426C671235EA5791EE6814FF48\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yaesu FT5DR<\/a> 5 watt C4FM\/FM 2m\/440 dual-band digital transceiver with APRS &#8211; my new EDC, finally a solid APRS HT with long batt life.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eham.net\/article\/11750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Radio Shack HTX-202<\/a> 2m handheld transceiver, I have my first ever radio again! Found at the Hamvention flea market for $25, haggled down from $50. Perfect working condition and has a new 8xAA&#8217;s batt pack. OEM manual and antenna.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimo.com\/en\/picoaprs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wimo PicoAPRS V4<\/a> Transceiver &#8211; Smallest HT ever.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.qsfj.com\/products\/3268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quansheng UV-K5(8)<\/a> 5 watt 2m\/440 dual-band HT &#8211; &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/spectrum.ieee.org\/quansheng-uv-k5-hacking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Most hackable handheld ham radio yet.<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; IEEE article.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yaesu.com\/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&amp;ProdCatID=102&amp;encProdID=615ADFEAB5EDBC65EBE1D64835F209DB&amp;DivisionID=65&amp;isArchived=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yaesu FT-710 Field<\/a> 100 watt HF\/6m transceiver, currently in a <a href=\"https:\/\/gatorco.com\/product\/3u-13-deep-molded-audio-rack-g-pro-3u-13\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gator Pro 3U Case<\/a> for field use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Antennas<\/h3>\n<h4>2003<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><del><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eham.net\/reviews\/view-product?id=3129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Comet M-24<\/a> mag-mount dual-band VHF\/UHF mobile antenna<\/del><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2017<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stores.ebay.com\/N9SAB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">N9SAB<\/a>&#8216;s &#8220;Stealth&#8221; 40m-6m Off-Center Fed (OCFD) multiband dipole with 4:1 matching transformer rated for 100w.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2018<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/preciserf.com\/shop\/precise-loop-hgmla-1-deluxe-magnetic-loop-antenna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PreciseLOOP HG-1<\/a> 80-10m magnetic loop antenna, 45w PEP max, 10w max on 80m (I have had 7400+ mile confirmed QSLs with this antenna at obstructed street level).<\/li>\n<li><del><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cometantenna.com\/amateur-radio\/base-antennas\/multi-band-hfvhfuhf-2\/#HVU-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HVU-8<\/a> 80m\/40\/20\/15\/10\/6\/2m\/70cm vertical base station antenna (200w PEP max, 150w on VHF\/UHF FM) &#8211; Home QTH vertical antenna, atop 16ft of military poles<\/del> (taken down in the Great Move of 2019).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elecraft.com\/products\/ax1-antenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><del>Elecraft AX1 20m\/17m coil whip<\/del><\/a><del> antenna, max 15w, made for the KX series but can be used for any QRP radio<\/del> (donated to KE6MT).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/711-53200-19255-0\/1?icep_id=114&amp;ipn=icep&amp;toolid=20004&amp;campid=5338528437&amp;mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FDBJ-2-VHF-UHF-Dual-Band-Roll-Up-portable-Antenna%2F122702461531%3Fhash%3Ditem1c91a2fa5b%3Ag%3AiHIAAOSwD8BZbVyg%3Asc%3AUSPSFirstClass!95209!US!-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ed Fong Roll-up J-Pole<\/a> 2m\/440.<\/li>\n<li>DIY <a href=\"https:\/\/kg6hqd.us\/how-to-make-the-hqd-speaker-wire-antenna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HQD\u2122 Speaker Wire Antenna<\/a> cut for 20m.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wolfrivercoils.com\/TIA.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wolf River Coils &#8220;Take It Along&#8221; SB1000 coil<\/a> vertical whip antenna &#8211; amazing results! Tunes near resonant on 80-10m.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/baofengtech.com\/NAGOYA-UT-72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trunk-mount TRAM 2m\/70cm 19&#8243; vertical coil mobile<\/a> capable of 100w for repeater use during commutes &#8211; 50+ mile repeater range while on 5w power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2019<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/711-53200-19255-0\/1?icep_id=114&amp;ipn=icep&amp;toolid=20004&amp;campid=5338528437&amp;mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FEnd-Fed-Dipole-80-6-meter-Portable-HF-Antenna-Matchbox-System-HIGH-QUALITY%2F191226640113%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT%26_trksid%3Dp2057872.m2749.l2649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nelson Antennas Matchbox<\/a> 9:1 unun end-fed random wire antenna 41&#8242; with 17&#8242; counterpoise for 80-6m.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrowantennas.com\/arrowii\/146-437.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arrow II 146-437-10WBP<\/a> yagi handheld antenna for satellite and distance operation (courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/n9bav\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">N9BAV<\/a>, thanks!).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smileyantenna.com\/product-p\/27000.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SmileyAntenna Tri-Band<\/a> &#8211; HT antenna used on Kenwood TH-D74A for 2m\/220\/440.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/671341314\/slinktenna-80m-6m-helical-dipole-hf-ham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QuirkyQRP SlinkTENNA<\/a> 80-6m compact helical dipole antenna for NVIS and portable ops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2020<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrowantennas.com\/osj\/j-pole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arrow OSJ J-Pole<\/a> roof mounted for 2m\/440 at the home QTH.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/s-_LyhdGapM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">K6ARK Magic\u2122 AnT<\/a>\u2122<\/strong> a QRP end-fed random wire antenna with a 41&#8242; radiator and ingenious 9:1 un-un built into the BNC connector, made by K6ARK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2021<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packtenna.com\/store\/p3\/PackTenna_Mini_End-Fed_Half_Wave_Antenna.html#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PackTenna Mini EFHW<\/a> &#8211; light weight 100w HF antenna cut to 20m resonance.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/qrpguys.com\/qrpguys-end-fed-wire-antenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QRPGuys Portable No Tune End Fed Half Wave Antenna<\/a> rated at 20w. Bought primarily for the IC-705 QRP rig.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/km4ack.square.site\/product\/49-1-efhw-antenna-kit\/34?cs=true&amp;cst=custom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KM4ACK EFHW<\/a> a QRP kit for a resonant antenna on 20m (or 40m if you choose, wire is up to you).<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/alphaantenna.com\/product\/hf-antennas\/portable-hf-antennas\/alpha-antenna-basic-fmj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alpha Antenna FMJ<\/a> 80-10m vertical antenna with matching unit.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/k6ark.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">K6ARK EFHW<\/a> &#8211; built from parts kit and cut to 20m, featuring an on-BNC 49:1 toroidal matching unit.<\/li>\n<li>A couple more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smileyantenna.com\/product-p\/27000.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SmileyAntenna Tri-Band<\/a> antennas for EMCOMM\/volunteer HTs, BNC connectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2023<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/coffee-and-ham-radios.square.site\/product\/cahrtenna-apollo-end-fed-half-wave-\/8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAHRTenna Apollo<\/a> &#8211; A gift from inventor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/KK6USYHamRadioAdventures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuck KK6USY<\/a> at Huntsville Hamfest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Field, Off-Grid, and Emergency Power<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Many (I do mean <a href=\"https:\/\/denco.enterprises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">many<\/a>!) DIY LiFePO4 12.8v <a href=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/makes-and-versions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homebrew battery packs custom made<\/a> from 26650, 32700, prismatic, or Headway LiFePO4 cells.<\/li>\n<li>Several salvaged <a href=\"https:\/\/ad6dm.net\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kyocera-KC175GT-photovoltaic-module.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyocera 175w solar panels<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>2000w Yamaha portable gas generator.<\/li>\n<li>Sunkingdom 39w 12v Foldable Solar Panel.<\/li>\n<li>Renogy 50w solar panel.<\/li>\n<li>Hardened Power Systems <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portableuniversalpower.com\/commander-857\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Commander 857<\/a> turnkey Ammo Can Go-Box for the Yaesu FT-857D with 2x<a href=\"https:\/\/dakotalithium.com\/product\/dakota-lithium-12v-10ah-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10Ah Dakota LiFePO4<\/a> batteries.<\/li>\n<li>DIY Headway 40152S LiFePO4 <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sB2phFIstCw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12v 4s1p 15Ah power box<\/a> with 100A BMS and Genasun 10.5A Solar Charge Controller.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/powerwerx.com\/ss30dv-desktop-dc-power-supply-powerpole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bioenno LiFePO4 12.8v 3Ah<\/a> battery, packed with KX3 in a &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AD6DM\/status\/1121160393961816064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pretty case<\/a>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>HQST 100w RV rigid mono-cell solar panel (with a 100Ah Sinopoly prismatics build and MPP Solar Inverter, powers my home shack Flex and LDG tuner).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/denco-milk-crate-backup-power\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DenCo\u2122 Milk Crate Backup Power\u2122<\/a> &#8211; 280Ah (240Ah tested) LiFePO4 prismatic build in a milk crate (67lbs) with 250A Daly BMS, Victron SmartShunt, and 3000w inverter.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renogy.com\/700w-12v-pure-sine-wave-inverter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Renogy 700w Pure Sine Wave 12V inverter<\/a>, &#8220;the quietest inverter&#8221; (in terms of fan noise) for power outage use.<\/li>\n<li>2x <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bioennopower.com\/products\/bioenno-power-bsp-60-lite-model-60-watt-foldable-solar-panel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60 watt Bioenno folding solar panels<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/solar-charge-controllers\/smartsolar-mppt-75-10-75-15-100-15-100-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Victron 75\/15 12V MPPT SmartSolar charge controller<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Modems and Digital<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.9a5n.eu\/paddle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tigertronics Signalink USB<\/a> radio interface jumpered for Yaesu FT-857.<\/li>\n<li><del><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/Jumbo-SPOT-RTQ-Mini-MMDVM-Hotspot-Expansion-Spot-DMR-P25-YSF-Radio-Station-Wifi-Digital-Voice\/32848941188.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JumboSpot<\/a> MMDVM Pi Hat built from a kit with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/products\/raspberry-pi-zero-w\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pi Zero<\/a> for D-Star\/DMR hotspot mobile use.<\/del> (Ceased using and stick only with OpenSpot.)<\/li>\n<li><del><a href=\"https:\/\/kantronics.com\/kpc-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kantronics KPC-3+<\/a> TNC.<\/del> &#8211; (Sold at 2023 Pacificon swap meet.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharkrf.com\/products\/openspot-legacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SharkRF OpenSpot 3<\/a> hotspot for digital voice reflector\/talkgroup\/room use.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.mobilinkd.com\/products\/mobilinkd-tnc3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mobilinkd TNC3<\/a> BlueTooth packet TNC with cables for Kenwood, Yaesu, Icom, and Baofeng.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.masterscommunications.com\/products\/radio-adapter\/dra\/dra50.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master Communications DRA-50<\/a> radio sound card interface (for QTH Winlink\/packet station).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digirig.net\/product\/digirig-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digirig v1.5<\/a> tiny radio sound card interface configured for hardware PTT with handhelds.<\/li>\n<li>Another\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.masterscommunications.com\/products\/radio-adapter\/dra\/dra50.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master Communications DRA-50<\/a> radio sound card interface for a TTP Manpack VHF\/UHF rig.<\/li>\n<li>Countless Digirig v1.9 USB interfaces for each go-kit and station, replacing the above DRA-50&#8217;s for ease of use in both Windows and Linux operating systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Accessories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LJtaDa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RigExpert AA-600<\/a> Antenna Analyzer.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2019\/08\/11\/nanovna-is-a-50-vector-network-analyzer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NanoVNA<\/a> &#8211; Small vector network analyzer.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ldgelectronics.com\/c\/252\/products\/18\/52\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LDG YT-100<\/a> HF 100 watt 160m-6m antenna auto-tuner, made specifically for the FT-857D.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ldgelectronics.com\/index.php\/products\/desktop\/at-1000proii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LDG AT-1000ProII<\/a> HF 1000 watt antenna auto-tuner.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/qrpguys.com\/qrpguys-power-swr-dummy-load\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QRPGuys SWR\/Power Meter w\/ internal dummy load<\/a> (kit).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/qrper.com\/2022\/06\/barry-review-of-the-atu-10-qrp-antenna-tuner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">N7DDC ATU-10 QRP auto-tuner<\/a> for use with 705 and (tr)uSDX.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Morse Code Paddles<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/americanmorse.com\/dcp.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9A5N Solid State CW Paddle<\/a> &#8211; Single lever version with custom brass base, low profile finger piece.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/vibroplex.com\/contents\/en-us\/d10_VIBROKEYER_single_lever_paddles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vibroplex\u00ae Vibrokeyer<\/a> Deluxe Chrome single lever paddle.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/americanmorse.com\/dcp.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Morse DCP Miniature Iambic Paddle<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=C7fokp8_ARg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D Printed Morse Paddle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a list of my ham radio gear. Rigs (in order of acquisition) 1998 Radio Shack HTX-202 2m handheld transceiver (busted LCD after 4 years, lost in a move). 1999 Alinco DJ-S11T miniature 2m handheld transceiver, 340 milliwatt (lost in a move). 2001 2001: Yaesu FT-50 Dual-band VHF\/UHF handheld transceiver (donated to K6RZ in the early-2000&#8217;s after discussing his CB adventures &amp; getting him hooked on ham radio). 2003 Yaesu VX-7R tri-band (6m, 2m, 440) handheld transceiver, still in use today. 2017 Yaesu FT-857D mobile HF\/VHF\/UHF transceiver in a Commander 857 Go Box Armoloq TPA-857 B frame and TTP manpack. BaoFeng UV-3R Plus VHF\/UHF 2m\/440 handheld transceiver. 2018 mcHF clone&hellip; <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ad6dm.net\/log\/gear\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":176,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-60","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P9naFX-Y","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":26,"url":"https:\/\/ad6dm.net\/log\/about\/","url_meta":{"origin":60,"position":0},"title":"About","author":"kf6ujs","date":"October 17, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Check out the AD6DM\u2122 Hamdom Thoughts Podcast, my latest creative effort! Hi, I'm Dennis, a FCC licensed Amateur Extra Class Radio Operator (a.k.a. a \"ham\"). My callsign is AD6DM. My initial callsign was KF6UJS. 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Threema: 3CDHH7YU (More info about what is Threema, I recommend it.) Email is good on QRZ. If you'd like to QSO, let's try to schedule something on HF! I'm not a fan of Social Media. DELETE SOCIAL MEDIA! 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