My requirements are simple… small, capable (all bands/all modes) and lightweight with a large fun-factor.
Radio:
- Yaesu FT-817ND (with all the standard parts)
Antenna:
- Buddipole (highly portable VHF/HF dipole antenna system)
Power:
- Internal FNB-85 Ni-MH Battery Pack (1400 mAh @ 9.6V)
- External ENERGIZER XP8000
- Foldable Solarpanel Powerfilm F15-600 (0.6A@15.4V)
Video (answers to inquiries I received):
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