Yes, the IC-705 is compared to many rigs like FT-81x, KX2/3, ... but really stands alone. We might even call it the apex of portable ham radio today. It was designed from the field operator perspective, rather than some abstract idea from engineer who has never been in the field. Thanks for watching and commenting. 73 Julian oh8stn
Hi Julian, You have made so many great videos about portable gear, but if you had to decide on just one man packable/portable radio and computer what would you choose? From what I have seen I really like the TX-599 since it appears to have an extremely simple user interface, but it lacks a built-in sound card. The IC-705 looks like a fantastic and proven radio. The Xeigu is interesting, but I'm not totally sold on it. I am really hoping to find something that is very simple to use, quick to deploy, small and compact, yet not super limited in capability. It would be nice to find a radio that is super simple on its own, but when coupled with a computer could provide much more advanced features. I only just heard about the TX-599 today and fell in love as soon as I saw it, but maybe there are other radios I have yet to hear about that I should consider as well? I would love to replace my FT-897 with something much smaller, much lighter, and much easier to navigate the menus.
What case are you using for the Surface? I bought a Youtec one from Amazon but the port openings for the USB-C are too small for the Microsoft brand USB-C to USB-A adapter. I guess I could Dremel out the opening but don’t have one at the moment.
Thanks Julian, this is yet another inspiration! :-) I just wish it was possible to run Vara FM/HF on Linux - try as I might I simply cannot bring myself so far as to run Windows on anything remotely important to me. God, I'm such a nerd... Looking forward to your next adventure! 73, de Jan Henkins (M7HNK)
I have a IC-705 and a MS surface go with RS-BA1v2 loaded into the computer. Been trying to use Winlink Express VHF packet wirelessly. I cant seem to get it to work. I am doing somethig wrong but cant figure it out. Can you help? Thsnks. Love your videos
You'll have to be a bit more specific. Let's see if I can guesstimate what you mean. When I'm portable I don't necessarily use the ground lug on the 705. When it is in use, it is attached to a tent stake and pushed into the soil. When operating from home, the ground lug goes to my ground network, terminating at a copper rod driven several meters down into the ground. When operating mobile, the ground lug attaches to the chassis of the vehicle. I hope this answers the question. 73 Julian oh8stn
never heard of this but i have been using pskmail to email and access basic internet over hf for over 10 years. runs on any platform and there are many servers on many hf bands. a life saver on really remote expedition
Pskmail was amazing. Open source, multi-platform, ... It has not aged well in comparison. Fewer gateways and limited modes has forced users to more up to date options. I wish it would be rejuvenated.
Is there special settings for VARA to work wireless? I can get it to work when hooked up to USB. I am using surface pro with windows 10. I can get it to transmit but ALC does not show signal. Any thoughts would be great. I have the IC 705 with the newest software from ICOM and firmware. Thanks
Any recommendations as to what to use a sound card interface with an SGC2020 to run VERA? I currently use a first gen Tigertronics USB but after reading info on their website I see that the old style audio transformers within the unit are incapable of working this mode. Also would you know of any EU supplier of the Headway cells used in your power banks? Thanks 73 from an Ex pat 8 station operating as a SV0.
Let's start with the Headway cells that's easy. shop.lipopower.de unfortunately it's in German, but they do have Google translate on the site. The latest audio interface on my bench is the Digirig mobile. It's incredibly small but runs Vara extremely well. www.digirig.net it has both audio interface and Cat control. You can make the cables yourself or ask if there are compatible cables from them. Finally it has a single USB cable from the interface to your computer.
@@OH8STN Thanks for the valuable information! I will check out both sites today. How are the temps up north? Its been real hot down here in the Med in SV9 land. looking forward to more informative videos on how to bring my system up to date. 73!
@@OH8STN I emailed them about purchasing some. Not sure if they only sell to businesses or if they will do individual sales or not but based on all of its features its EXACTLY what I want for an upcoming hike of the CDT with a drone.
Great video Julian. How is your antenna wire routed from the top of the AH-705? At 2:35 in the video it appears the wire goes down. Does it lead to the base of the mast and then go up? Just wondering.
That's exactly how it was routed. It went down to the bottom of the Mast, then up the center to the top. I wanted to drill a hole in the mask for the wire but haven't had the nerve to do it yet😂
@@OH8STN hello jw brother :-) We live since few years around 90 km from Dortmund, so i don't know how is it there now. By us (small mountains) everything OK.
Great info. I'm learning more about Winlink
I learn a lot from these videos!
Very cool - literally and figurative. Hammock portable in the summer shade is clearly more comfortable than - 40 C in a blizzard.
"Hammocks On Air" They should give extra points for that.
Agreed. The hammock was amazing. I think this really needs to be integrated into the channel.
@@OH8STN When are you going to review a wireless hammock?
Thanks Julian for more great content. This series especially has inspired me to put this together over the winter and become more active.
Another great video from the "studio" of OH8STN!
You are too kind. Still I'll take it.
IVideos like this are production motivation. Easy to edit, and fun to capture.
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Julian oh8stn
Great video! I had no idea the 705 has so many features. I soap never knew there was winkink nets!
Yes, the IC-705 is compared to many rigs like FT-81x, KX2/3, ... but really stands alone. We might even call it the apex of portable ham radio today. It was designed from the field operator perspective, rather than some abstract idea from engineer who has never been in the field.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
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Julian oh8stn
I gotta get into doin' Winlink Wednesday.
Thanks for the upload mate.
Nicely done Julian! Always enjoy your videos. Great voice and narration. 73 KM4SON
Really like this video and also love your UA-cam channel!
Thank you.
It sometimes seems like these videos are lost in the noise. Comments like yours are greatly appreciated.
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Julian oh8stn
@@OH8STN THANK YOU ! 73’s-KB3NAC, Baltimore, Maryland
Hi Julian,
You have made so many great videos about portable gear, but if you had to decide on just one man packable/portable radio and computer what would you choose?
From what I have seen I really like the TX-599 since it appears to have an extremely simple user interface, but it lacks a built-in sound card. The IC-705 looks like a fantastic and proven radio. The Xeigu is interesting, but I'm not totally sold on it. I am really hoping to find something that is very simple to use, quick to deploy, small and compact, yet not super limited in capability. It would be nice to find a radio that is super simple on its own, but when coupled with a computer could provide much more advanced features. I only just heard about the TX-599 today and fell in love as soon as I saw it, but maybe there are other radios I have yet to hear about that I should consider as well? I would love to replace my FT-897 with something much smaller, much lighter, and much easier to navigate the menus.
Very informative video as usual, thanks!
Thank you 👍
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Julian oh8stn
I've been meaning to ride my little adventure motorcycle for a camping trip and do a POTA from my Hennessy hammock.
I need to get an IC-705.
What case are you using for the Surface? I bought a Youtec one from Amazon but the port openings for the USB-C are too small for the Microsoft brand USB-C to USB-A adapter. I guess I could Dremel out the opening but don’t have one at the moment.
Thanks Julian, this is yet another inspiration! :-) I just wish it was possible to run Vara FM/HF on Linux - try as I might I simply cannot bring myself so far as to run Windows on anything remotely important to me. God, I'm such a nerd...
Looking forward to your next adventure!
73,
de Jan Henkins (M7HNK)
I have a IC-705 and a MS surface go with RS-BA1v2 loaded into the computer. Been trying to use Winlink Express VHF packet wirelessly. I cant seem to get it to work. I am doing somethig wrong but cant figure it out.
Can you help? Thsnks. Love your videos
Julian, i am curious where the ground wire on your 705 goes to?
You'll have to be a bit more specific. Let's see if I can guesstimate what you mean. When I'm portable I don't necessarily use the ground lug on the 705. When it is in use, it is attached to a tent stake and pushed into the soil. When operating from home, the ground lug goes to my ground network, terminating at a copper rod driven several meters down into the ground. When operating mobile, the ground lug attaches to the chassis of the vehicle. I hope this answers the question.
73
Julian oh8stn
Hammocks on the Air?....now that is something I can sink into!
never heard of this but i have been using pskmail to email and access basic internet over hf for over 10 years. runs on any platform and there are many servers on many hf bands. a life saver on really remote expedition
Pskmail was amazing. Open source, multi-platform, ... It has not aged well in comparison. Fewer gateways and limited modes has forced users to more up to date options. I wish it would be rejuvenated.
I couldn’t help but think Casey Kasem , you need to do a top 40 of radios lol
Would be great to get a #short on your antenna/pole set up sometime. Thanks!
Great video! Thanks!
You're very welcome Chris.
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Julian oh8stn
Is there special settings for VARA to work wireless? I can get it to work when hooked up to USB. I am using surface pro with windows 10. I can get it to transmit but ALC does not show signal. Any thoughts would be great. I have the IC 705 with the newest software from ICOM and firmware. Thanks
Nice Video! 73 from HB9TIA!
Thank you for the kindness and comment. It's very much appreciated.
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Julian oh8stn
Were you using the NVIS effect to transmit so far. I am a beginner.
Do you need the Icom remote software to make this run?
Very Very nice video 🙏
Any recommendations as to what to use a sound card interface with an SGC2020 to run VERA? I currently use a first gen Tigertronics USB but after reading info on their website I see that the old style audio transformers within the unit are incapable of working this mode. Also would you know of any EU supplier of the Headway cells used in your power banks?
Thanks
73 from an Ex pat 8 station operating as a SV0.
Let's start with the Headway cells that's easy. shop.lipopower.de unfortunately it's in German, but they do have Google translate on the site.
The latest audio interface on my bench is the Digirig mobile. It's incredibly small but runs Vara extremely well. www.digirig.net it has both audio interface and Cat control. You can make the cables yourself or ask if there are compatible cables from them. Finally it has a single USB cable from the interface to your computer.
@@OH8STN Thanks for the valuable information! I will check out both sites today. How are the temps up north? Its been real hot down here in the Med in SV9 land. looking forward to more informative videos on how to bring my system up to date. 73!
Great video!
Has anyone looked into the mpu5 radio by persistent systems?
Absolutely amazing radios. I have to do more research, but based on the core features oh, these would be amazing for preparedness
@@OH8STN I emailed them about purchasing some. Not sure if they only sell to businesses or if they will do individual sales or not but based on all of its features its EXACTLY what I want for an upcoming hike of the CDT with a drone.
I still prefer using a pi or any way to not use Microsloth ...
I'm not a fan of Microsoft either...but that's the only way to get Vara HF currently. It's way more efficient than ARDOP.
Agreed. Microsoft is horrific. There just isn't an equivalent Linux option at the moment.
@Obeeewaan Preeching tothe choir. There just isn't a good Raspberry pi option at the moment.
Great video Julian. How is your antenna wire routed from the top of the AH-705? At 2:35 in the video it appears the wire goes down. Does it lead to the base of the mast and then go up? Just wondering.
That's exactly how it was routed. It went down to the bottom of the Mast, then up the center to the top. I wanted to drill a hole in the mask for the wire but haven't had the nerve to do it yet😂
When do we get a tour of your boat?
I hope next year to swing on this hammock ;-) looking when You turn some rounds with the Zodiac :D
Hello bk brother. I hope you and all of our old friends are okay in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
@@OH8STN hello jw brother :-)
We live since few years around 90 km from Dortmund, so i don't know how is it there now. By us (small mountains) everything OK.
这是电报吧？Is this a telegram?
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