Never saw this before, I activated this park last year shortly after you shortly before my first Covid shot. I gave myself an extra hour to activate. Used to live in South Berwick for 24 years until we sold our home and moved all the way south to Portsmouth in Nov of last year. W1ND
That is the first thing I thought also! I had a really cool telescope the “Astro scan” (red ball base) on a tripod in a windy field. Wind blew it over and destroyed it.
Small world. I personally know KO4DHA. He lives about 3 or 4 miles behind me. He got his ticket last year and upgraded to Extra. I've got a IC-705 and used it to talk 2m simplex FM and SSB. I'll tell you what, the IC-705 is my first HF rig and love that little radio. Icom did a great job on designing it. 73, W4ISB.
Dale helped me out a lot with the 705, especially on programming local repeaters into the radio. I got a couple of HF antennas for it. One End Fed half wave 80-10m MFJ 1982MP and the AL-705 magnetic loop antenna. Got the magnetic loop set up in the house just to listen on HF. Can't wait to it outside and run it at 10w one night when the weather improves.
@@Transmissions Yes I fell over in the dark I did not see the curb. I fell down and smashed my shoulder breaking the bone. I got up and then fell unconscious and smashed my head on the concrete. I now have many weeks off work to recover. I am in good spirit. Quite a bit of pain. But getting better every day. Should make a full recovery. Thanks for asking my friend.
@@digitalanaloguehamradio Good god, I’m glad you’re alright. Thankfully we have a fantastic hobby that doesn’t require much physical activity :) I’m glad you are ok. You are a treasure to the ham radio community Chris! Get better soon - hope to catch you on HF or Dstar!
I got mine and the backpack for my birthday. A relative bought it for me when they found out I was studying for Tech. Of course, Little did they realize I really can't fully take advantage of this unless I at least got my GENERAL (HF and D-Star).
I've been using the PAR TF for a few months with both a Xiegu G90 and my FT991A . Just picked up a 705. I typically use the TF with a 12M Spiderpole and can run it as a vertical. The Spiderpole is too big for hiking, but the thing kicks butt in that configuration. Good video and I hope to hear you on the bands. 73 de N1QDQ
This is the Windcamp mount. I bought it off Aliexpress for $30. In this video, I ran straight into the radio as the mount seemed to add a tiny bit of swr.
@@Transmissions it’s funny - I’m always interested in antennas - I’m qrp and mm and I want simplicity and effective! I haul a 23’ wire up the mast and drop a 16’ counterpoise in the ocean and get along. Looking for new options on qrp. Thanks. KN6SSO
Never saw this before, I activated this park last year shortly after you shortly before my first Covid shot. I gave myself an extra hour to activate. Used to live in South Berwick for 24 years until we sold our home and moved all the way south to Portsmouth in Nov of last year.
W1ND
Very cool! We also lived in Portsmouth for a bit before moving back up north. Cheers!
Really great video I have subscribed and cant wait to see more. 73 from Wales MW0HAC
Thanks Chris!
So nice to see the positive response to your QRP calls.
#qrpforlife ! It was a great time making this video. really stoked to make more of them. Thanks!
Thanks for taking me along on you wilderness trip in Maine.Keep up the good work.I also work a lot of QRP and really enjoy it. Ron NB3W
Glad to have you along Ron! QRP is a great way to get much needed exercise, be one with nature, but still indulge your tech side.🤓🤓
Nice video. Love my 705
That wind has me looking at your tripod and shiny new rig. Keep a bag of rocks on that lightweight tripod for insurance. Rob/WA9RAD
That is the first thing I thought also! I had a really cool telescope the “Astro scan” (red ball base) on a tripod in a windy field. Wind blew it over and destroyed it.
Great movie. I just bought the IC705. Now I have to make a good antenna :)
Thanks! Congrats and good luck with the new rig!
Small world. I personally know KO4DHA. He lives about 3 or 4 miles behind me. He got his ticket last year and upgraded to Extra.
I've got a IC-705 and used it to talk 2m simplex FM and SSB. I'll tell you what, the IC-705 is my first HF rig and love that little radio. Icom did a great job on designing it.
73, W4ISB.
Very cool! It really is a small world. Good luck with the 705 - it really is a killer rig!
Dale helped me out a lot with the 705, especially on programming local repeaters into the radio. I got a couple of HF antennas for it. One End Fed half wave 80-10m MFJ 1982MP and the AL-705 magnetic loop antenna. Got the magnetic loop set up in the house just to listen on HF. Can't wait to it outside and run it at 10w one night when the weather improves.
Looking good. Making it look easy.
Hah! This video was edited! Thank you though. It’s a lot of fun!
Just watching now thanks for the video
Chris! How are you? I heard you got injured? Hope you’re ok!
@@Transmissions Yes I fell over in the dark I did not see the curb. I fell down and smashed my shoulder breaking the bone. I got up and then fell unconscious and smashed my head on the concrete. I now have many weeks off work to recover. I am in good spirit. Quite a bit of pain. But getting better every day. Should make a full recovery. Thanks for asking my friend.
@@digitalanaloguehamradio Good god, I’m glad you’re alright. Thankfully we have a fantastic hobby that doesn’t require much physical activity :) I’m glad you are ok. You are a treasure to the ham radio community Chris! Get better soon - hope to catch you on HF or Dstar!
Great radio and QRP+ out in the field. Surprised there's no snow on the ground there.
We had a pretty light winter. I’m not complaining!
Great video. Looking forward to more content on your channel.
Thanks! Looking forward to making more videos!
I got mine and the backpack for my birthday. A relative bought it for me when they found out I was studying for Tech. Of course, Little did they realize I really can't fully take advantage of this unless I at least got my GENERAL (HF and D-Star).
Wow, awesome birthday present! Now you have a good reason to study for your general 😀
I've been using the PAR TF for a few months with both a Xiegu G90 and my FT991A . Just picked up a 705. I typically use the TF with a 12M Spiderpole and can run it as a vertical. The Spiderpole is too big for hiking, but the thing kicks butt in that configuration. Good video and I hope to hear you on the bands. 73 de N1QDQ
Thanks! Sounds like a great setup - I've heard a lot of good things about the G90.
What is the model of the antenna mount on the backpack? 2 Connectors? Looks cool!
This is the Windcamp mount. I bought it off Aliexpress for $30. In this video, I ran straight into the radio as the mount seemed to add a tiny bit of swr.
Notice only one mic connect is plugged in- why not plug both in? I have the 705 also and love it
I still like using the built in speaker as opposed to the one in the mic 😁 Great radio agreed!
@@Transmissions good point and great video
@@freedom35pedrick Thanks! I need to work on some new ones, but have been really busy through the winter.
@@Transmissions it’s funny - I’m always interested in antennas - I’m qrp and mm and I want simplicity and effective! I haul a 23’ wire up the mast and drop a 16’ counterpoise in the ocean and get along. Looking for new options on qrp. Thanks. KN6SSO
What brand antenna are you using nice video
hey thanks a lot! i’m using a par endfedz trail friendly eft-10/20/40 lightweight endfed.
What brand is your antenna?
This is a Par Endfedz "Trail Friendly" EFT-10/20/40, sold by Vibroplex.
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QRP Plus? Sounds like an oxymoron to me.
It can be a bit masochistic!
I agree! Some consider SSB 10w QRP. But so cool seeing others getting out and living life.