I bought a camcorder bag. Everything, including the radio, fits in one bag. My wifi router Raspberry pi Radio, mic and key. Sotabeams band hopper The icom antenna tuner Android tablet All the coax, usb cables, etc An anker usb battery bank. Then I just shove a 7m fishing pole through the handles. Not much room left for anything else but it is a single bag, and I'm good to go. No molle/pals and not camo'd or tacticool in any way but much more compact, neater, and comes with both a shoulder strap and carry handles.
I bought the same two antennas and totally agree with you! That Comet was a total POS. Made maybe three contacts with it. I was knocking out contacts left and right with the 705 and the Trail Friendly.
Hello Bob, another great video, however may I suggest, for your VHF/UHF whip antenna, you get a PL259 to BNC Female adaptor, then it can be mounted directly onto your Wind Clamp bracket reducing the load on the radio's connector and one less mount you need to carry. 73 VK5BD
What a bike, what a set-up! Nicely cut video! My 705 is on the way and I plan to take it to the woods on my electric trike, so your accessories bag ideas will certainly be useful! And I'll do a video to share my own results. Good luck! 73! Linas LY2H
Have the End Fed by the PAR end Fed guys with the same specs as your Vibroplex version I think... Looks the same and that antenna really performs! Best portable HF antenna I have by a long shot... I use it with my 40ft Spiderbeam mast lashed to the spare tire carrier on the back of the RV. 73.
Good video Bob. I was looking at buying more BNC patch cables, so I went to your link. Those are CCTV cables, and so they use RG59 which is 75 Ohm coax. Not very good for a 50 Ohm radio
Excellent accessories and carry bag One suggestion I added the Heil HTHI headset/boom. It’s light weight and I have received excellent audio reports. Enjoy Vy 73s W1FYG
Bob, I hope the chaos from the move is quickly disappearing from daily action lists for both you and your lovely wife! Quick question that I would like to have you add to your affiliate links above: the purple thingy tripod mount that's on your thumbnail for this video. I poured over several of your videos looking for that - and cannot find it on Amazon anywhere either. I have a need for something very low-profile for some of my own videos. No rush, my friend - welcome to Beautiful Idaho! 73 de Robert K3RRR
I have to respectfully disagree with you on the HFJ-350M antenna. I use one on the Xiegu X5105 and at 5 watts output I've worked from Canada to Fla while sitting at my kitchen table sitting in West Tn.. I noticed in your video you didn't have a counterpose on the antenna. I use a 30 ft piece of wire thrown out the window and laying on the ground outside. I can change bands and/or adjust for the frequency I want in just a matter of seconds. I will admit 75/80 takes longer as it is so narrow there. But, believe me, the antenna does indeed work rather well given what it is. It's not a full size wire antenna and work works near as well as one.
Hi, which bands did you work with that 30ft counterpoise. I have tried 40 mts band with that length, and had to collapse the whip until there is only 3 section up. Thanks.
@@wigevi I had to reduce the length also. I think I pulled in 2 full sections. It was pretty close to the length the directions that were included stated.
Bought the Hazard Jellyroll. Too damn tight. I’d prefer to not stress out my knobs getting it in and I want an easier time getting it back out. Wrong choice, but close.
I heard the Mat tuner was a piece of junk for it's price... changing the battery is a pain and you have to be careful that the leds don't drop out when opening it up.
I bought a camcorder bag. Everything, including the radio, fits in one bag.
My wifi router
Raspberry pi
Radio, mic and key.
Sotabeams band hopper
The icom antenna tuner
Android tablet
All the coax, usb cables, etc
An anker usb battery bank.
Then I just shove a 7m fishing pole through the handles.
Not much room left for anything else but it is a single bag, and I'm good to go.
No molle/pals and not camo'd or tacticool in any way but much more compact, neater, and comes with both a shoulder strap and carry handles.
Ah, I didn’t have an IC-705 on the list of accessories for my GSA. Good call.
I bought the same two antennas and totally agree with you! That Comet was a total POS. Made maybe three contacts with it. I was knocking out contacts left and right with the 705 and the Trail Friendly.
Thx for the honest review of the comet antenna.
Dude from the second the video started I liked itm
Thanks.
Hello Bob, another great video, however may I suggest, for your VHF/UHF whip antenna, you get a PL259 to BNC Female adaptor, then it can be mounted directly onto your Wind Clamp bracket reducing the load on the radio's connector and one less mount you need to carry. 73 VK5BD
The Flip-Flops are a nice touch Bob. WE are in lockup for Covid-19... Another relevant video!
This is a really great video...thank you! I love your minimalist equipment philosophy.
Hi Bob,
You sure found some nice cases and stuffed them to the gills. :-) Looking forward to the Mat-Tuner video. Stay safe. 73 WJ3U
Thanks 👍
@@K6UDA Maybe a comparison to the elecraft T1 would be useful.
Abbbreeeeeeeee!
Very informative. I really like the rotatating close up shots. Thanks for the upload.
Hey 👋 Bob great video! Hope all is well, will be picking up a IC-705 soon!
What a bike, what a set-up! Nicely cut video! My 705 is on the way and I plan to take it to the woods on my electric trike, so your accessories bag ideas will certainly be useful! And I'll do a video to share my own results. Good luck! 73! Linas LY2H
Thanks for the tip on the carry case. Could have used something like that for the KX3 too.
Have the End Fed by the PAR end Fed guys with the same specs as your Vibroplex version I think... Looks the same and that antenna really performs! Best portable HF antenna I have by a long shot... I use it with my 40ft Spiderbeam mast lashed to the spare tire carrier on the back of the RV. 73.
Nice job Bob 👍
Probably pack two KX2’s including HT, AX1/AXE1, Trail Friendly, internal battery, and a Bioenno battery in same bags.
I don't have any of that but great info and products... except that Comet, everyone that mentions it says the same. lol
Bob BoB BOB!!
As everyone shakes their heads.😂🤣😂
Good video Bob. I was looking at buying more BNC patch cables, so I went to your link. Those are CCTV cables, and so they use RG59 which is 75 Ohm coax. Not very good for a 50 Ohm radio
I didn't look at the description close enough. Thanks.
HAH! Nice Hand move on the opening through the loop!!! Also, stop drinking gas Bob! Stick to Crown :D
I didn't think anyone would notice the move through the loop.
I’d also add a set of lightweight in-ear headphones but that’d be about it.
Can you post a link for the 40/20/10m antenna?
Excellent accessories and carry bag One suggestion I added the Heil HTHI headset/boom. It’s light weight and I have received excellent audio reports. Enjoy Vy 73s W1FYG
Bob, I hope the chaos from the move is quickly disappearing from daily action lists for both you and your lovely wife!
Quick question that I would like to have you add to your affiliate links above: the purple thingy tripod mount that's on your thumbnail for this video. I poured over several of your videos looking for that - and cannot find it on Amazon anywhere either. I have a need for something very low-profile for some of my own videos. No rush, my friend - welcome to Beautiful Idaho! 73 de Robert K3RRR
I hope you have an effective sound deadening muffler.
In your thumbnail is the purple stand, what kind of stand is that and where can it be purchased?
only bad thing to say about this video...now i have that much more stuff I want to buy. lol
I have to respectfully disagree with you on the HFJ-350M antenna. I use one on the Xiegu X5105 and at 5 watts output I've worked from Canada to Fla while sitting at my kitchen table sitting in West Tn.. I noticed in your video you didn't have a counterpose on the antenna. I use a 30 ft piece of wire thrown out the window and laying on the ground outside. I can change bands and/or adjust for the frequency I want in just a matter of seconds. I will admit 75/80 takes longer as it is so narrow there. But, believe me, the antenna does indeed work rather well given what it is. It's not a full size wire antenna and work works near as well as one.
Hi, which bands did you work with that 30ft counterpoise. I have tried 40 mts band with that length, and had to collapse the whip until there is only 3 section up. Thanks.
@@wigevi I had to reduce the length also. I think I pulled in 2 full sections. It was pretty close to the length the directions that were included stated.
I have had excellent luck with the comet as well. I don't think guys rwalize how to tune it and tgat a counterpoise is required.
Bought the Hazard Jellyroll. Too damn tight. I’d prefer to not stress out my knobs getting it in and I want an easier time getting it back out. Wrong choice, but close.
I heard the Mat tuner was a piece of junk for it's price... changing the battery is a pain and you have to be careful that the leds don't drop out when opening it up.
I'll check for that in my review.
Where be the coffee machine..."No Coffee no QSO" I say!!
4:01 This is an HF antenna which is 5 feet long, difficult to tune, and doesn't perform well? I'm shocked! Lol
Bob ... FYI, that button is more likely called a PTT, or push to talk button, not a keyer. Otherwise, cool stuff. Thanks!
only if your not talking about the little thumb CW key.
jejjejej now you go move
this is peak boomer shit right here. only thing missing is a 1911.
1911 not missing. It’s on my hip.