RSGB 2M backpackers contest 2023 ic705 tonna

Hello, a short video of my station in the 1st Backpackers Contest of 2023. I had alot less footage than I ideally wanted ( I was enjoying the radio to much I guess)
Equipment used
Icom ic705
9 element Tonna
5m Harris painters pole
rg213 coax
internal battery & 11.1v lipo (gives 5w max)
pen & paper (logging)
If you have any questions etc.. send me a message..
many thanks
take care
Ben M1MLM 👍🏻

[@davidsradioroom9678]

Nice contest. Would love to make a bunch of 2M USB QSOs

[@08m]

You flew up that hill! ;-) Some epic distances on that map. Making the most of the weather - nice work!

[@benm1mlm846]

Thanks , gota say the weather was brilliant.. take care Ben 🙂

[@M0RSF]

Good effort Ben and some nice QSO's logged there. That hill looks to have a good take off in all directions. I love my Icom IC-705, it's my main Shack radio but I might, just might take it out portable one day. 73 Chris M0RSF

[@benm1mlm846]

Thanks chris , axe edge is a great location. I saw 4 other people up there in 5 hours . The 705 is a fantastic little radio , going to be hard to beat for me I think.
Take care , hopefully have a qso
soon . 73 Ben....👍🏻

[@m7trsradio]

Nicely done. I am yet to build a 2m yagi to try fm ssb. It's my next antenna build
Great work
Motters M7TRS 73 👍🏽

[@benm1mlm846]

Thanks Motters , I've built a few 2m yagis , the one in the video (9 ele tonna)is a bought one so I can't take the credit for it lol . With it getting on a bit I've recently changed the screws etc to aid dismantling. Let us know how you get on with the build .. take care, Ben 🙂

[@MacksCurley]

Awesome potable station.

[@benm1mlm846]

Thanks max, trust you're well 👍🏻

[@jason2e1hko59]

Nice one Ben, keep up the great vids 👍

[@benm1mlm846]

Thanks Jason 😊 👍🏻