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):
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsvPOyn0LeQ
If you would like to leave questions or comments, please do so through Youtube.
!! WARNING !! There are old mountaineers, and
bold mountaineers... there are no old-bold mountaineers.
Hiking and mountain climbing are potentially hazardous activities particularly in Colorado with its extreme elevations. I am not accepting responsibility for any death or injury resulting from activations based on my trip reports. Proper training, experience, and personal capability assessment is required - enjoy!
