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Hello Kamil. I think a demo video would be an excellent idea, the more ideas that we share between us the better it is and benefits everybody who has an interest in field poratble work.

I am wooly backed hillbilly and I love it, the trick is have the correct clothing.

@@moorlandmule9327 lol :-) good on you buddy.

www.smc-comms.com/ SMC is the UK Distributor and they are very helpful indeed.

Its BT comms cables which run under the antenna.

www.smc-comms.com/ This is the UK distributor, and they are extremely helpful.

@@moorlandmule9327 Thanks very much. I will give them a call.

Hello Stripad, Just seen your QRZ page. I think we are very much alike with our interests, 4 x 4 s & shooting. and radio of course.

@@moorlandmule9327 Yes, i like the outdoors and adventures. I studied and lived in Manchester in the late 90s 😁

@@moorlandmule9327 My old videos are offroading related. I also have another channel which I stopped using in 2010. ua-cam.com/users/4x4offroadchallenge

Hello Mike please follow the link, you can have British MTP, Dessert sand or Olive green. Its a really handy cost effective bag. www.nicks-kit.co.uk/british-terrain-pattern-clothingwebbing-and-bergens-71-c.asp

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Hello Marvin, with mountainous terrain you need to use NVIS antenna, If you contact Janice at South Midlands Communications; janice.blaxall@smc-comms.com she will provide you some excellent advice. Additionally use this web site to track hour by hour proagation www.sws.bom.gov.au/HF_Systems/6/5, as band conditions play a big part too. Good Luck and let me know how you get on.

Hand helds get hot and the battery expires quite quickly.

You can only use one antenna at a time therefore their is no selction mechanism in place.

The Mast is from SMC smc-comms.com/ a few more details are shown in the following video ua-cam.com/video/yr_6tbIWa0M/v-deo.html it is very light weight and extremly easy to erect as can also be seen is the following video ua-cam.com/video/NhNHMKOfqQw/v-deo.html

Yep and Its really naff music as well . Sorry

It took a while to source all of the componants and I absolutely love it! Here is another video which identifies what is within the Bergen. ua-cam.com/video/ZJLtphLitE4/v-deo.html

Hello Ian, Waters and stanton. hamradiostore.co.uk/wx-stns-clocks-batts-books-kits/books/watson-lbmp-bk-logbook.html

I am glad that you have liked this video and I shall try and do some more in the future. Cheers

Hello Liam. On the FT818 two bars is definately 2.5 watts. Thanks for your attention to detail.

2.5W is the limit with internal battery, so it's normal.

It is nice to hear from another CODAN user. Would I be correct in thinking that you use this radioi in a professional capacity, If so can you provide any more detail on how why it is used?

Thanks for your comments and I am happy to learn that you like the videos. As for ex signals, unfortunately not. I became extremly frustrated with our amateur radio procurement route for not providing us with a true robust portbable radio, therefore I took the decision to go down the professional user route and this is where I found the CODAN which costs more than that of a mid range base station and less than that of a high end base station radio. As I live in a urban area I do suffer from poor performance at the QTH so the CODAN allows me to go out and about on the Pennnines and keep fit and make some fantastic contacts . If my QTH circumstances were different I suspect that I would have spent my money on a tower and beam, which I suspect would cost considerably more than that CODAN. I would strongly recommend any one who is in a similar position as my self to go and buy a CODAN it is truely awsome. Thanks again 73

@@moorlandmule9327 Guess I am lucky to live out in the sticks and have a very low noise level at my QTH. That said I prefer to operate out of a caravan or tent as i find it much more fun. The FT 818s, KX3s are more than capable for this task, not hurt one yet. That said if I was operating man portable in all weathers I am sure I would follow you down the exact same road. Much food for thought. Many thanks Larry

Yes you are very luck indeed to live in a quiet area. One of the main reasons why I opted for the CODAN is due to having 3 horses, I can now spend more time with my beloved at the farm and i can have my station set up 30 seconds ( time required for the radio to initialise) or 15-20 mins with mast and di-pole or a few mins with the emergency long wire. Additionally we will take the horses from Oldham to Southport beach from time to time where i can set my station, so the CODAN provides me with a huge opportunity to enjoy many aspects of life and to me it is worth all of the many ££££. You also enjoy many aspects of life when camping and using your FT818, all of this demonstrates just how versitle our interst in radio can be. What other hobby can you think of which provides so much flexibility? Thanks again for your comments and please keep in touch with your latest adventures and ideas. Cheers

Cheers Tom I am happy to learn that you like this latest short video, obvioulsy it would have been impossible to complete this exercise without your assistance. Cheers. p.s if you email Oldham radio club and ask them to pass on your e-mail we can make contact on a regular basis and undertake further experiments if you wish?

Excellent; Great minds think alike! I hope that you enjoy thr rest of my short films and good luck with your SOTA activations.

Thanks, I am happy to learn that you like it. 73

Aren't these just SLIGHTLY more in output power than a Yaesu-VX 6R HT? - Basically not even close to 100W like the 857D? If so, what's the point of this over a simpler HT like a Yaesu VX 6R? Just that it's all band? - why not just get a modern 100w radio like the 857D?

Yes the 818 is very slightly more powerful but not by much.. And yes you could use a handheld and qrp operating is low power normally less than 10 watts that’s the fascination of operating qrp portable….

Many thanks for providing me with Brunos suffix "DEN" it has been frustrating not knowing what his full call sign was, I know that I should have asked him to repeat his full call a few times however I was so surprised at making such an excellent contact into Switzerland using such a simple set up that I forgot to ask. I am gald that you enjoyed the video and I am pleased that I have introduced you to a new variaty of radio.

Thanks

No; the voltage change is down to how I edited the video. Well spotted!

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Will do, many thanks.

Excellent well done.

No Problem, I am glad that you like it. Cheers

Hello, the bag is a Sondstrom camera bag which I picked up from PC World/Curry, I couldn't believe how lucky I was when I checked the dimensions. The Hand book for the FT818 is a similar size to the radio so I took the handbook as a guide for the dimensions. You can always just take the radio if you wish, I just found it easier to take the book.

@@moorlandmule9327 ah I see but we are thinking about different bags I think hahah the one I mean is a lovely multi terrain pattern ?

Canteen pouch ? Ammo pouch maybe ?

Ah; Sorry about that, yes I am with you now. £8.99 from nicks kit; www.nicks-kit.co.uk/british-terrain-pattern-large-dump-pouch-11719-p.asp. You can choose what ever colour you want and it is full of pockets and will loop onto a belt, it is a really cheap and handy bit of kit. I have two, one in MTP and one in green which I use for storing water and food which you may spot on the waste strap of my Bergen if you look closely at the other videos.

@@moorlandmule9327 amazing thank you that was really helpful much appreciated

Hello Fran, I have just looked at your QRZ page profile photo, is that what you would call cat control? As for the manpack kit I do have to admit that I have my Bergen fully loaded with apparatus to suit all on site difficulties and as such I do carry more than I strictly need, this is due to the fact that I go to so many different places that I am unfamiliar with. The CODAN radio c/w battery weighs in at 5.5 Kilo, I then have 2 small radio mounted vertical antennas, an emergency long-wire, two counterpoise and my multi band di-pole and the 5 metre mast c/w ground anchors and mallet. The grand total is 18 Kilo which sounds horrific however as the Bergen is a genuine military radio Bergen this weight is distributed extremely well with no nasty pressure points to bare on your torso. The weight helps me with keeping fit and I must admit that when I go walking without it I feel naked. I built up the weight and my fitness gradually over a period of time. It is critical that you have an extremely well fitting Bergen with the weight evenly distributed. A poor fitting Bergen or any ruck sack which is poorly packed will cause discomfort and fatigue. Finally Weigh everything that you think you need and see if lighter items are available, such as ground anchors for you mast and the mallet to drive home the ground anchors. Don't be afraid to experiment and don't be afraid to build up your fitness. Above all enjoy what you do and do not allow your kit to be a burden. Good luck

@@moorlandmule9327 Thanx for the reply, i must admit yes duke the cat was my cat control for a few years and always lay by the side of the radio ( i think it was the heat), sadly he died last year. we opted for bergen's and currently with food and stove antennas and radio we divide and carry 12kilo each. currently we only go short distances about 8k's but building up slowly. i do love that codan radio, it does look mint. anyway thanx again and 73's hope to contact you sometime when we get round to doing some sota's.. de m0yyo and 2e0yyx

Cheers Mick, thanks for the contact

Cheers Sam, many thanks for the contact.

It is a bit quick and quirky however I am happy that you liked it. Cheers

The weather was wet, warm & breezy, however I still enjoyed being out, I did manage to speak to M0 NTI and M0 VKU on 28 Mhz whilst up there, which was good.

Hello Cain, the video clearly demonstrates what a superb and clean transmission you have from Elsham Top in Humberside to North East Manchester. Thanks for the contact.

@@moorlandmule9327 Appreciated mate. Don't forget to check the clips I have of you on my Instagram. Just put your callsign in the search if you haven't looked already 🙂

Thanks Dave, nice contact from Calderdale.