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Buddistick Pro Deluxe vertical antenna unboxing and setup
unboxing of the buddistick pro deluxe package and overview setting up. I hope to be able to get out portable more soon as the weather improves to get some testing on the antenna and go over tuning and setup in the field.
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Unboxing and Overview: RigExpert Stick Pro antenna analyzer
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unboxing and overview of the Stick Pro from Rig Expert. This antenna analyzer is capable of 0-600mhz and is specializes in the Ham Radio bands. I've found it much easier to use than most nanoVNA's and it remains water resistant. here I go over some of the features and how to get started using the device.
Yaesu FT 891 Manpack setup
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Going over my Yaesu ft891 manpack. High ground gear pouch- highgroundgear.com/collections/pouches/products/instant-access-prc-117g-golf-radio-pouch ARMOLOQ pack frame (FT891)-www.armoloq.com/tpa-891b tactical Taylor radio pouch - tacticaltailor.com/radio-pouch-small/ 5.11 6x11 pouch - www.opticsplanet.com/511-6x10-pouch-verticle-58717.html
Manpack portable contacts in Europe
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Hiking up a mountain near kaiserslautern, Germany with the manpack, make DX contacts in the freezing cold. Song: Sub Urban - Cradles [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: ncs.io/Cradles Watch: ua-cam.com/video/Hn4sfC2PbhI/v-deo.html
HF portable in Europe Ep. 1
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getting out and playing radio while im here in Germany
I fail my first POTA attempt and some channel updates
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The motivation from failing to get any contacts on 10m for a pota drove me to upgrade to general. Some fun stuff coming in the future. Song: Floatinurboat x Chris Linton - Holding On [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: ncs.io/HoldingOn Watch: ua-cam.com/video/X5n9OwR6taQ/v-deo.html
The Workbench: Yaesu FT891 fan upgrade
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Upgrading the fans in the Yaesu FT 891 to some noctua 40mm fans. A relatively cheap and easy upgrade for the 891. noctua fans (amazon): www.amazon.com/dp/B009NQLT0M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details 3d printed bracket: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5470764
The Workbench: FT 891 powerpole mod
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3d printed a housing and installing a set of power poles in the yeasu ft891 instead of stock proprietary connector. 3d model: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5443777 Iwiss power pole tool: a.co/d/0rFGMdk Irwin vise grip wire strippers: www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-Wire-Strippers/1003142316 be advised this may violate your warranty. please take all proper safety precautions before attempting this mod. it is...
Man-pack adventures with the FT891
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changed a few things in the organization of how I carry my gear and tried another hike. gear used: Bioenno 12ah battery yeasu FT 891 armoloq pack frame Song: Sub Urban - Cradles [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: ncs.io/Cradles
FT 891-Texas SOTA (Kinda)
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little afternoon hike using the ft-891 manpack with armoloq frame.
Ft 891 man pack
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Amoloq frame with an old acu assault bag for a concept build
Yeasu FTM 400 electronic relay setup/install Ram 1500
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This is my quite frankly overbuild aux. electrical system for my ram 1500 currently powering my yeasu FTM 400 capable of up to 100 amps all together and includes a blue sea systems distribution but behind the back seat.
Belton Spring Hamfest 2022 Aerial
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Aerial photography credits to KD8YIX - Bradly Mccalpin. For all drone footage inquiries contact bradmccalpin@gmail.com Belton Hamfest: www.tarc.org/hamexpo Song: Elektronomia - Summersong 2018 [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: ncs.io/Summersong Watch: ua-cam.com/video/HoCw_gaCHXE/v-deo.html
paragliding in Korea (highest I've flown yet)
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Flying Boryeong some More and trying something new flying Gyeongsangnam with a 1000m (3, 280 FT) altitude launch. Still learning ridge soaring to make it to the LZ. We also had some hang gliders there so we got to see them in action. learning more and more as I go.
Paragliding Korea: flying higher
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Paragliding Korea: flying higher

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Brigantine2008
    @Brigantine2008 5 місяців тому

    Good video 🇺🇸

  • @BobBob-il2ku
    @BobBob-il2ku 5 місяців тому

    What size solar panel are you using with this?

    • @FITFO
      @FITFO 5 місяців тому

      Never ended up getting around to a long enough outing to really kill the battery and need a solar panel. Eventually want to get one but they are expensive

  • @aureliusprimus
    @aureliusprimus 6 місяців тому

    Very fine organization !! 😀

  • @twobikesandadrone
    @twobikesandadrone 6 місяців тому

    Was stationed at Sembach a couple times, and Ramstein once.......loved that area of Germany! Did you need a special drone license to fly there?

  • @archie3338
    @archie3338 6 місяців тому

    Very nice 👌from ON3FMB 73`s

  • @johngulliver6151
    @johngulliver6151 7 місяців тому

    I've ordered mine they are a lot quieter only thing I see is the speed difference original is 5500 new ones are 4500= 1000 rpm difference airflow is almost the same original is 4.9cfm new is 4.8 cfm Hope this helps anyone thinking of changing the fans out I forgot about the noise origanl is 21.0db new ones are 17.9db

  • @johngulliver6151
    @johngulliver6151 7 місяців тому

    would be nice if you put the radio into the contest fan mode so we could hear how quiet the fans are at full speed 05-20 menu

  • @aerozg
    @aerozg 7 місяців тому

    A $190US for a pouch? 🤦‍♂️😂

  • @SteveH-TN
    @SteveH-TN 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this video and your thoughts and comments. de AA4SH Steve

  • @Mustelasan2
    @Mustelasan2 9 місяців тому

  • @VeteransHamShack
    @VeteransHamShack 9 місяців тому

    Nice videos man. Are you still in the hobby? I have a buddistick (original) from back in 2014 that still works well (this was pre-versatee). I run mine with my FT-857D. Subbed, would like to see more content from you. I'm particularly interested in the 3D printing stuff ~Jeremy KF4CHW

  • @lucasrosa485
    @lucasrosa485 9 місяців тому

    Love this video! Finishing up a very similar build myself!

  • @BobBob-il2ku
    @BobBob-il2ku 11 місяців тому

    Have an alternative to the 5.11 pouch? They don’t make it anymore

  • @marcmarc4906
    @marcmarc4906 11 місяців тому

    Merci your video help me a lot. i m tested before to close the ft891 one fan was not working, just bad connection, now it's OK 73's F4ELQ

  • @ometofu
    @ometofu Рік тому

    You are one of the few people bought Armoloq. How u like it?

    • @FITFO
      @FITFO Рік тому

      Loving it still. The radio has survived now, to and back on military air to Germany. On the return trip the rail got bent near vfo knob front side. This was from my duffel bag getting tossed around. I took the rail off the radio and hammered it against some wood carefully to bend it back and good as new! Much better protection than other rails and even with the bent rail it the vfo knob never got hit so it probobly saved my radio.

    • @ometofu
      @ometofu Рік тому

      @@FITFO good to know! thanks

  • @nine7295
    @nine7295 Рік тому

    Soldering a silver plated terminal connector like the Anderson power pole, can be risky, if the solder runs off it'll cover or ruin the silver plating, causing it a it less good electrical connection (higher contact resistance). But if you don't care about that then you can solder it. I just think crimping alone is good though for this connector, if the wire size is a good fit.

  • @patm5165
    @patm5165 Рік тому

    That was the most horrible fucking music EVER! Good Vid, thanks Man.

  • @jaasperbob
    @jaasperbob Рік тому

    For those of you wondering. The connectors are JST ZH 1.5mm. The fans are 04010SS-12L-AA-00 and have a similar cfm to the noctuna fans.

  • @JustLearning
    @JustLearning Рік тому

    I never take off the screen protector as it is a perfect fit and free!

  • @MichaelLeo
    @MichaelLeo Рік тому

    thanks for this!

  • @scarlettprepper8080
    @scarlettprepper8080 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing your setup. Safe travels 73

  • @danvezda1184
    @danvezda1184 Рік тому

    what app are you using

    • @FITFO
      @FITFO Рік тому

      It’s just a website, Dxheat.com

  • @adb135
    @adb135 Рік тому

    I just got my buddistick not that long ago as well and have an 891 manpack setup similar to yours, a la The Tech Prepper. Something you may or may not be interested in; the whole buddistick PRO Deluxe setup will fit inside a Maxpedition 12x5 water bottle pouch. You'll also have room for your Rig Expert stick in the outer pocket. Better way to transport the antenna system IMO, especially if you like to MOLLE all the things like I do.

  • @alvarogaitan2529
    @alvarogaitan2529 Рік тому

    thanks, fito fantastic job 73 from kb2uew

  • @arniep740
    @arniep740 Рік тому

    Here is an article for an alternative method of elevating the counterpoise off the ground... ua-cam.com/video/9LnHhqSBwAI/v-deo.html 73 de Arnie W8DU

  • @joebidet2050
    @joebidet2050 Рік тому

    Good job I own 3 ft891 good value for money But i blew ipo att on one Still receives normal ok I was tx on 160m vertical and had it connected to my 80m dipole It was turned off Never thought it would hurt it but it did So be careful with that seems common problem with 991 too

  • @DXJungle
    @DXJungle Рік тому

    Nice rig. The Armoloq TPA pack frames are excellent. You are right, everyone loves the Yaesu 857-D. Enjoy your radio. 73, W5SWX.

  • @DontM8-__-
    @DontM8-__- Рік тому

    subed bc me and you are in the same boat. Everyone always talks about Gen. But with 10M and 6M and the solar cycle we have coming. I wish more people with Tec like us showed what all you can do without a Gen. great video!

  • @mykolatsarynny
    @mykolatsarynny Рік тому

    Are they 12v or 5 volt, tnks

  • @EverydayAdmin
    @EverydayAdmin Рік тому

    I need to get my general to get more HF privilege

  • @EverydayAdmin
    @EverydayAdmin Рік тому

    I need to get my general to get more HF privilege

    • @FITFO
      @FITFO Рік тому

      Highly suggest it. Don’t make it out to be the scary boogie man. Just do it. I took mine online and it was very straight forward. Study some and take the practice tests then take it. With being able to do it online they do them at all times of day and there’s no driving all the way there just to fail. Worse case scenario you fail and have to get back online and try again. The longer you wait the more it builds up to be the big cumbersome task.

    • @EverydayAdmin
      @EverydayAdmin Рік тому

      @@FITFO Thanks, I will buckle down. I have talked to Louis a lot with SADRC and he has me wanting to get on HF more :)

  • @DARTHDANSAN
    @DARTHDANSAN Рік тому

    Thais this help me finished coping your build

  • @jozefbezan2501
    @jozefbezan2501 Рік тому

    Danke für das tolle Video.73,von Wien.Österreich.😊😊😊

  • @jozefbezan2501
    @jozefbezan2501 Рік тому

    Danke für das tolle Video.73,von Wien.Österreich.😊😊😊

  • @jozefbezan2501
    @jozefbezan2501 Рік тому

    Danke für das tolle Videu.Yaesu FT 891 ist gut.73,von Wien.Österreich.😊😊😊

  • @ralphbailey736
    @ralphbailey736 Рік тому

    Also amazon has a screen protector for if any one was wondering

    • @JustLearning
      @JustLearning Рік тому

      But it comes with a free screen protector!

  • @ralphbailey736
    @ralphbailey736 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video ! I was kinda concerned when there was no tape to open box did yours ? Also that is was not in plastic after opening box again was yours ? Also the stop sticker that was on it wasn't covering over from pulling off cap on end ..... kinda wonderd if I got a open box .... thanks again for the unboxing to get started with it ... 73's N7ZXG

  • @hamradiotube
    @hamradiotube Рік тому

    Brilliant setup man. I love it. You did what you needed to do to make it work for you. That's the name of the game.

  • @MicroOutdoors
    @MicroOutdoors Рік тому

    Did the mod today along with an anderson power pole mod. -- Great video man. Simple, no surprises and to the point! Only took 25 min to print the part. Did 80% infill PLA+ Thanks!

    • @FITFO
      @FITFO Рік тому

      Glad to hear it worked out well for you.

  • @DARTHDANSAN
    @DARTHDANSAN Рік тому

    Nice

  • @alvarogaitan2529
    @alvarogaitan2529 Рік тому

    thanks, fantastic video and good dx 73 from kb2uew

  • @MicroOutdoors
    @MicroOutdoors Рік тому

    What size and type screws did you use to mount the fan to the 3d wedge?

    • @FITFO
      @FITFO Рік тому

      I used the mounting screws that come with the noctua fan. Just typical standard computer fan mounting screws.

  • @EdwardVanNatta
    @EdwardVanNatta Рік тому

    I am looking for about your product place lace me a message. When I post this, I am looking for more information on this Vineyard video I wonder how you got his back off setup work like that I am looking for a bag to put in off-grid or for emergency or for a zester

  • @markdoyle8713
    @markdoyle8713 Рік тому

    Congrats on the general ticket. 🎉my only attempt at a park activation was a fail because I thought I only needed 4 contacts ……ah yah that’s for summits on the air 😮

  • @R2DXU
    @R2DXU Рік тому

    What the DC connectors you're used?

    • @FITFO
      @FITFO Рік тому

      25 amp Anderson powerpoles

  • @jamesm.1467
    @jamesm.1467 Рік тому

    Is that bag the one you can get from Big 5, looks just like those day bags Big 5 sells...just curious 🤔

  • @mdmackey
    @mdmackey Рік тому

    Good video. Can’t wait to see your follow up. This antenna may be my next purchase for SOTA. Thanks for making these videos.

  • @K4dsx
    @K4dsx Рік тому

    Where did you get the cable from? I don’t want to modify the back plate due to voiding the warranty but I’m looking for that cable you have!

  • @DARTHDANSAN
    @DARTHDANSAN Рік тому

    Kool

  • @DARTHDANSAN
    @DARTHDANSAN Рік тому

    I’m turn between this radio and ICOM ic705 . I know ICOM is a lot more and a lot less powerful but it seems to be able to a lot neat things

    • @FITFO
      @FITFO Рік тому

      Tbh while I thought the same thing. As a visual learner the 705 may be better but from a actual use perspective I would go with the robust 891 and maybe later get a 7300 to play around but that’s just my philosophy of use on portable radio

    • @DARTHDANSAN
      @DARTHDANSAN Рік тому

      @@FITFO I got 891 about two weeks ago . I have yet to use it because I have no clue how power and what antenna . But I’m learning . Thanks for your reply