Category: Yaesu FT-818/FT-817
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DIY LiFePO4 Battery – Pocket Portable
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in battery power, DIY projects, Education, Elecraft KX2/KX3, Emergency Communications, Field Comms, Field Radio, FT-818, Ham Radio, Icom IC-705, Lab599 Discovery TX-500, LiFePO4, Man Portable Off-Grid Power, Portable Ham Radio, Portable Power, powerfilm solar, QRP, QRP Portable, Xiegu G90, Xiegu X5105, Xiegu x6100, Yaesu FT-817ND, Yaesu FT-818/FT-817Hello OperatorsThis is a simple 12v battery pack. It is purpose built for a balance of size, weight, energy density and storage capacity. As our portable stations become smaller and more efficient, we can augment our favorite QRP radios internal battery, with this pocket sized power supply. Parts ListDisclosure: Some of the links below are…
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Microsoft Surface or Raspberry Pi field computer?
Hello Operators.In this episode of the OH8STN ham radio, we are discussing replacing the raspberry pi field computer build, with a Microsoft Surface for ham radio data mode comms. At the top of my list was the Microsoft Surface Go 2 tablet for use with modes like Winlink, FT8 with JTDX, JS8Call, and other ham…
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Reducing the Cable Mess | Digirig Mobile
Hello Operators. We are always on the lookout for audio & CAT control interfaces offering pragmatic benefits for the off-grid, EMCOMM and field radio operator. We’ve seen the ZLP MiniproSC, XGGComms Digimode-4, the DRAWS Hat for the Raspberry Pi, and even made our own audio interface cables from time to time. Most of you already…
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Portable Ham Radio Amplifier | DIY599 PA500
Hello Operators As most of you know, off-grid ham radio is as much about reducing our current consumption, as it is about getting our signals out into the world. In a recent video, I discussed a change in station operating philosophy. I’ve switched over (gone back to) to QRP radios for their lower current consumption,…
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PowerFilm Lightsaver Max Microsoft Surface Charging off grid
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Hello Operator. Many of you have asked about charging the Microsoft Surface Go 2, using the PowerFilm Lightsaver Max. PrefaceThe beauty of the PowerFilm Lightsaver Max for the off grid QRP OP are its integrated components, and its size. Operating QRP off grid for an hour is easy. We simply operate off of our internal…
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Ultimate Yaesu FT-818 Go Kit
Hello operators. Today I want to give you a first look at the all-in-one (AIO) go kit for the Yaesu ft-818 and FT-817. The 3D printed kit comes to us via Adrien F4IJA. This kit allows you to integrate a Raspberry Pi, Latte Panda, or other single-board computer, along with the solar charge controller, a…
