Practical Everyday Carry With Ham Radio
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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Benchmade Bugout Carbon Fiber, Olight keyring flashlight, Glock 43X with extra mag. Vehicles all have a first aid/trauma kit and fire extinguishers. Yeah, I'm a minimalist. I have not yet tried field operation, but I'm slowly gathering gear.
As always, thanks much for sharing.
Steve
Bugout was the Benchmade I was referring to on the video. A very nice knife!
The belt clip on the Icom is great. That is why I like the Wouxun KG-UV7D (and previous models) and the KG-805 series. Their belt clip can be installed and removed easily without any tools.
Great vid. Crazy good ideas. Makes me think about some upgrades. I lost two of the other space pens…quit carrying for that reason. The one you use may be my new one. My EDC is a Kershaw knife (thin & super sharp), belt Velcro strap for my keys (with blood type on it), Gerber Suspension (when I need extra tools), truck keys rock an Aurora light (small & mighty), VX6 or FT2D. From there I will add on what’s needed (LAPD go bag which is great for multiple radios, and/or 5.11 24hr backpack). I also have multiple CAT tourniquets and IFAK’s available depending on where I am going. I am making lots of notes for my personal upgrades and will be gift ideas for my gear head friends.
Each of my main bags, work bag and around bag, have a small anker power block, quansheng uv-k6, charging cable , and signal stick in maratac extreme pen pouch, so no matter what, I have a kit that I can use. My CERT/radio bag has a maratac dual-zip that lives in it with MURS, GMRS and Ham all stocked up with all the fixings (earpieces, antennas, charging cables). I currently EDC either another quansheng uv-k6 or KG UV-9d mate, might upgrade to FT5DR, but will wait for the next review (really wanted APRS in pocket)
Fun vid. I also love proven gear. Beyond the radios, I have found this stuff useful many times.
Daily:
Cheap eye pro, and disposable ear pro; enough to hand out. When spontaneous, noisy projects arise, don’t ask people if they want it, just hand it to them.
Weekend:
Two contractor bags (improvised dry bag, etc..)
Poncho, and some cheap ones to hand out.
Cold weather: Cheap, dry, fleece gloves; enough to hand out (times 2). Don’t ask, just tell people it’s time for fresh gloves and hand them a pair.
I also love my Hamilton titanium on a nylon strap, because I hate watch batteries.
And one additional item.
EDC is normally a Kershaw folder clipped inside my left pocket and my Springfield XDS .45 in various places depending on clothing. For travelling away from home add a Yaesu ft-70D w/Signal Stick & extra battery, decent first aid kit in the vehicle, Sabre pepper spray. Range day include a bleed bag for just in case.
I came to ham from edc, so i love this subject matter! I carry a lot of stuff too with things divided to bags or slings. Thanks for showing that oiled belt bag..been considering it!
Also, have to say it's nice to see the Smiley tribander get some love. Collapsed to monitor while hiking; extended to the correct lengths when I pause for xmit on 144, 220, 440. Very usable collapsed on 144, 440 for xmit while hiking to coordinate on repeaters. 878, FT3D w/ BNC. Roll up JPole in camp.
Yes, the design is very practical, very human.
Thank you, fellow human
Baofeng Bl-5 1800 mAh battery now comes with a USB-C charging port and in different colors.
It has been available since June 2023; as has the BL-5L 3800 mAh battery with the USB-C port.
I was in in the Army Signal Corp too! saw the Signal Corp Coin in the top left of screen. Great Video!
Do you have a PACE plan for certain bands, modes, power, form factors? Enjoying the recent videos! Keep them coming
They make a baofeng battery with a usb-c plug built right into it. The Baofeng BL-5 battery.
They also make an extended version, and a AA version.
I can buy like 300 Quangshangs for the price of one of those radios in the video
Great perspective about tool using. That's kinda our thing.
It’s true!
Current edc:
In the pockets:
Horton Fellhoelter FTR V4
Reylight Lanapple
Victornox Spirit X
Iphone XS
Custom Kevin King Wallet
Kel Tech 380
Backpack: GR1
Inside the backpack:
T.A.D EDC pack w/various tools, pens, pads, compass, etc.
First aid kit
Pocket bidet/wipes or one roll Charmin
Lifestraw
2 magazine 380
Extra socks. Difference between life or death. According to Lt. Dan
Now we’re talking! Thanks for the list!!
Well I am liking these videos. Trying to adapt some of the concepts
Imagine the last thing you see before passing out from blood loss is your Chinese tourniquet breaking 💀💀
Thanks for showing us a practical $2500 everyday carry kit /s
Obviously, you can pair this down to what suits you. Penguins don't seem to have the best ability to carry things or use tools.
Props on the Toph Baofeng patch. Link?
Ditto! Would love to have one!
thank you
Nice kit, you need to add a P365
I got the poor man’s version. Ruger LCP. 😅
Im getting some best damn edc vibes lol, as a ham and edc guy we need to get ya a CRK and a Okluma 🤣
Josh. What is that pd212 converter for 5v to 12v. I can’t find it anywhere. Thanks. 73
It’s linked on the video. It’s from tufteln.com/
Adapter & Couplers
Can they cause RF loss
Not appreciable amount, no.
I high recommend that you start carrying you're wallet in the front pocket as it makes it harder to for pickpockets to steal things like wallets
Almost all my pants and shorts have pocket zippers now. Mainly hiking pants.
How much signal loss do you get when you coil up the signal stuff?
Great question, I am not entirely sure, but I assume it would be noteworthy.
Appreciate all that you do to keep us informed! 73 de’ KD7TRJ
Sweet, liber-tea
Radios are Top-of-the-line, why isn't the rest? Knife is fine, easy to maintain, but check out HDS Systems for a flashlight. It's in the same league with your Kenwood. Then there's Tale of Knives for organizers like your Hitch and Timber. K4TXN
The Rovy Von is great for the size and features. I don’t think my other gear is cheap. It’s just affordable and good. I’ll give you the Chinese CATs. Those need upgrading.
Please learn sum HAM old school info.. Handy talky 's
Not my name...it's been around long time...if ur in a jam & don't understand how this stuff works it's not a cell phone kids. Learn CB was made for the public.
It could truly save ur life ....just like arms...u need to know because u cant learn in a grid down emergency. Please stay safe everyone!
& of course don't rely on the Gov to help us & loved onez
I never understood why people carry so much about what we call handheld radios. Handy Talky is fine.
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Wait... hold... 399,- vs 18,- and you wanne talk batt. life??? 😂😂😂😂
Take a larger batt for the the uv5 it will stay small and do a lot of the other sh t
It’s a one trick pony though. It does t have the features I like.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse i wanne go in to DMR with AE256.. so a also go out of the "but it's 18 bucks" world. Haha
I hear that!
Awesome kit. On those CAT tourniquets, make sure you stage that time label off to the side so it leaves the windlass keeper accessible.
Gotta be my FT-60 for daily use. I don't do digital, and no LCD screen to eat up battery. Solid radio!
You know I keep that FENG on me
Dang right!
😂😂😂
Your edc fun fact for the pepper spray had me cracking up
Same here.
I really enjoyed this mix of Radio and EDC/Prepper. Id like to see more of them.
Yeah got to watch out for them “Cougars”
One item I keep handy is a book called Pocket Ref by Thomas J Glover. It has everything!!!
I think I have every version of pocket ref, even Desk Ref.
I'm a retired cop, retired military, and ex-paramedic/wilderness first aid instructor, and a ham (busy boy). A person's EDC is personal according to perceived needs and actual skills. I usually wear a safari vest to conceal my handgun (I live in Florida). I also carry pepper gel, and two knives, plus a Leatherman. Sounds weird, but I grew up in Detroit and worked as a cop right next door to Detroit. Call me paranoid (because I am). In my vest I carry a load of first aid supplies: Izzy battle dressings, z-fold bandages, gloves, chest seal, bandage scissors, a few band aids, and including two genuine CAT TQs. The cheap knock offs have a bad tendency to break their windlass under strain. I build my own first aid kits as its cheaper and I get exactly what I want and trust. I have first aid kits in my cars and a couple handy around the house too. I don't carry a radio as part of my normal EDC, just my cell phone. I carry enough stuff as it is. During hurricane watches, I do carry a H/T even when in the house (in case I have to run outside in a hurry). I do have go-boxes that are stocked with additional radios, antennas, power blocks, battery banks, and LiFePO4 batteries and other accessories if needed.
My favorite multi tool is my Leatherman signal. The base is a hammer which is great for tent stakes.
You showed that you carried a chinese copy of a CAT tourniquet. As a combat medic for 22 years, please discard that. It is worthless weight. The windlass will break when you need it.
Is there one or two that you would recommend? Thanks
@@billloveless6869cat 7 North American Rescue or anything made in the USA, the Chinese nock offs are well known to be an inferior product prone to breaking. Amazon is not always your friend.
Agreed those will fail
The first one he showed was made in the US at least. That 2nd one? Garbage or labelled for "practice/demonstration only".
The Snakestaff one is good to go. The Chinese one? Josh my man, that's not where you buy the cheap stuff. Let some of us that have operated in that space help you out like you help us with radio stuff. Ditch that think and get a real one.
I really like the hazard4 jelly roll bag for protecting the 705. It feels much more protective than the condor. I used to have a 'feng as my edc radio with a btech battery with USB C charging, but the radio suffered from front end overload issues when i was out near some radio towers. I carry the ID50 with me now.
So I'm brand new to ham radio. Recently bought my first Baofang 5-RX with an Abbree 18.8 inch antenna.
In the beginning of your video you mentioned you put a bcs adapter on all your radios. Is bcs superior to SMA-female? 2:02
Can you explain the reasoning for this to me?
Check this out. The First Thing To Upgrade On Your Handheld Ham Radio
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@@HamRadioCrashCourse thank you
I have two Leatherman multitools, a Surge and a knifeless Rebar. Love them to bits but illegal to carry in the UK.
The Surge has a locking blade (illegal) and the blade is over legal length.
It's a shame it's a real quality tool. I only use at home.
The Knifelless Rebar I might get away with if I could prove my use case.
Your going to laugh at me josh but I've been carrying the rfinder B1+ as a daily for a year now and it's been great I use it for work as well
I won't laugh at all. I think the concept is really cool! If you like it and it works for you, then I love that!
Your missing a ferrocerium rod
Bic lighter and a bushcraft knife
I did another video a while back on my survival gear. This video was more ham radio related. But yes to all the above, in the bag!
One tip for the Condor pouch (and any other pack/pouch with MOLLE) is that MOLLE was made to attach things to things (or things to things to things) so anything MOLLE equipped can be accessorized with additional smaller pouches. There are things like pistol/rifle mag holders and flashlight holders that can hold various items to add a little more storage.
My very first UV-5R will arrive today. So excited I found a new hobby. Especially since it’s a nice Segway from Fpv drones(racing, freestyle, micros etc) . I went hard into FPV in 2020. Still awesome, just looking for a new thing to learn! There is overlap between HAM and FPV it seems.
Welcome to the hobby 👍
It's not a hobby. It's a lifestyle. Run while you still can.
plenty of overlap between RC flying and HAM radio, There is always a newer cooler Item that you want, need, cant live without. Open wallet and keep on opening :) Remember to have fun!
Welcome! Ham radio overlaps with a lot of other hobbies. Tons of fun. 73
@Bruce-Gisbon im literally the exact opposite of you, went hard in HAM radio then segwayed into drone flying and have plans to venture into the fpv world
I appreciate the intro talking about how humans, as tool-using critters, just love tools. It makes so much more sense to me than believing that the value of my tool lust is in preparedness when it's really just fun. There is obviously value in preparedness, but I know (finally in my 40s) that I really just enjoy playing with tools, optimizing EDC kits, buying backpacks with just the right number of pockets, and so on.
Indeed!
Honestly I felt some anxiety upon being asked whether I'm a human. Then the next sentence came in and I felt much better.
Kind of random, but maybe you could consider a kit made to be installed inside a mini pelican 1010 case with a clear lid? The only thing exposed could be the antenna and maybe a charging port, and everything else could be mounted in a printed assembly that drops into the case. There would be a lot of space for a bigger battery, plus a sceen that is already sealed inside and safe from water.
I too love my Maratac wallet!!! Sadly they do not have any half zip in stock. Hopefully not discontinued
Maybe I missed it, do you carry water purification like a lifestraw? I carry one whenever I'm leaving urban areas. I really should probably add one to my daily bag as a just in case.
(Just FWIW, it's USB Power Delivery, not "power distribution")
Who cares how dirty "your" knife is?
It's not anyone else's knife.
There is no need to apologize.
Check out modl. Very cool versatile tool you can carry on your wrist.
I edc baofeng😂 it’s not that bad. Came with a usb port to dc charger straight to the battery for the car.
Where did you get the toph baofeng patch?
My first HAM radio was a VX-6.The bitterness of high price is long forgotten!
Not a word about the beast in your hand? (Casio GW9400)
Werd. I love the watch, been wearing it for easily five years now.
🤣 Never show your keys.
Great channel BUT ointment in, on or near an eye injury?
Not great advice.
where can you buy that west mount radio popwer pole pin?
cant seem to find it.
GMRS dude here just to annoy you Sad Hams 🤣 I know nothing about HAM radio. I just got my GMRS license 😫
You’re welcome here too. We like all types of radios (at least I do)
GMRA licensee as well. The more radios, the better.
I'm a licensed ham and use GMRS too, it most definitely has its place! It's really taking off here with neighborhood watch groups.
I have an EDC set that's always on me, basic tools. Flashlight etc. I now own td-h3 radios and think it will become part of my EDC. I'm alao going to keep one in my emergency bag. A bag with everything important if say my building need to be evacuated. I was forced out of my apartment because of a fire nearby. Now I have alternative comms to ad to my gear.
Comment at 12:20 about pepper spray and cougars. 😂
FWIW: there are baofeng compatible batteries *with* USBC connector/charging capable. (I’ve upgraded mine to them).
Of course, there is always an option.
Do you have a link for the BNC connectors?
This video definitely served as some inspiration and led to a few purchases & future changes. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
You know Josh, if you moved out of California you could join us out here in 2A land.... Then you wouldnt have to carry a rap* whistle. Im just teasing buddy :) But for realzies...
2a is my carry permit. But I don’t make videos about that.
Lol I'm sure your good to go man. Just messing with you.
Brother where is the EDC the gun guys/gals are looking for ;) love the channel man.
I don’t think anyone wants my opinions on guns. Maybe shotguns. I’m skilled with those. But radios are generally my wheelhouse now. 😅
What watch are you wearing??
That's funny, because I have gone to a zipper wallet as well. It is the greatest change I have made
For real!
An $800 EDC radio?
Sure? I believe I have many options right??
hey i have a question i am trying to make comms with a family member about 5 ish miles directly from me we both have baofeng uv-5g gmrs radios and we could not get signal with just the handhelds i know we need a external antenna but they both need to be in our attics bc we need to keep the wives happy lol but i just need some advise as we are new to the hobby, thanks
Those are "line of sight" radios. The antennas aren't that big on GMRS for an external one on the house. Getting one up and outside the house could make all the difference. That said, one hill between you two could block the signal. High is might.
For the 5r they have usbc charging
I've had one of these for about 10 months or more. I've used chip to programme it for certain channels. I have an amateur licence so it's all good. Round my way (Leicestershire) I've hit a repeater at approx 8 miles and had long range coms. To be fair the people I've spoken to are using pmr frequencies and Zello but as a stand alone, non modified or upgraded I have have chats as far as Sheffield, Norfolk and even the US. Via a repeater. As I say, it's totally out of the box standard no mods. It's been dropped numerous times and reasonably neglected. The only change I've made is the antenna. I've got a few possibly fake Nagoya's and a tactical folding antenna, which doesn't seem to do any better than a Nagoya 771. I payed £11 quid for this radio, very low expectations however it works really well. I've only ever used it as it is, I don't have the facility to run it through an external antenna but its fairly bulletproof. Where I'm situated there is very little amateur radio activity on 2m and 70cm. I have a tyt8900 and a crt 6900 for car use. I also got a Team mx-10 CB radio (similar to the thunder pole t2000 I think). Again CB is dead round here. The crt6900 is good on sideband but the 7ft antenna on a mag mount is a bloody liability!. I got into radio in the early 80's. Got my foundation licence during COVID. Radio whether it's CB or amateur is a hobby similar to fishing. I can waste hours scanning, listening and hoping to make contact and talk nonsense to people. And as far as the divide between CB and amateur radio it really is the same thing other than the amateur radio guys know a lot more but we still talk about Sunday roast dinners and hot rods.
I love your modular design!
I travel with my VX-7R whenever possible (not sure why it doesn’t get as much love as the 6R) along with the AA battery holder, or I will toss a Baofeng UV3R+ in my bag (mostly due to its diminutive size and inclusion of a power port). On occasion, I’ll throw my trusty Icom IC-2SAT in my bag-it’s 2m only, but I love that little beast. I hope to add a mobilinkd TNC to my setup soon.
My EDC bags include Nomatic’s EDC backpack- it is rock solid, holds all of my gear (too much to list) and keeps it organized-Josh, you’d love the magnetic-closing water pouch. On the weekends, I use the Nomatic 3L sling. I even have their collapsible 3L sling that I will take with me if I need to “break out” a smaller kit while I’m traveling. If I’m hiking, my Maxpedition Proteous is small but is just a tank-it can literally go through wars.
I carry the Leatherman Charge 90% of the time. It’s heavy, but again it is a tank and offers many options with its interchangeable bits. Otherwise, one of my Victorinox pocketknives, usually the Super Tinker rides with me.
Since I work full time in EMS as well as an instructor, I highly recommend the SAM Tourniquet. A particular failure point in the civilian world is misapplication- the audible “click” of the initial application and ONE turn of the METAL windlass makes it a winner for those who don’t do it often.
Josh-you’re helping to redefine my perceptions of Californians, with your comments about preparedness and self-defense!
Thank you for another very intersting vid Josh! I have however one remark: I think that to be fair, the "standard cheap Chinese comparison radio" aka the UV5R should be replaced with what the Chinese manufacturers currently have to offer on this price range... I believe they have gone a long way and are offering options that give the "big boys" a serious run for their money... Also keep in mind that in Europe, where I live, there is a serious price markup for "established" brands (eg the ID-50 costs north of 530 USD!). So for a HAM - in Europe let's say - who just wants to just to do simplex or hit repeaters in his area, an HT that costs 10% of the ID-50 price, is USB-C chargeable and can even be programmed on the fly via bluetooth (as some recent "cheap" models now can) is a BIG temptation and to be honest a very reasonable one! As a friend pointed out, "you pay 10% of the "known brand radio" price, but you are most definately not getting 10% of its capabilities!"...! I know that this annoys the hell of alot of people, especially "old-school" HAMs (such as the ones in my club), who swear by their Kenwoods and Icoms but hey!... times are changing... 73
I like radios that have the ability to use alkaline batteries, like my FT-60, FT-818 and Alinco DJ-G7.
For tools I carry a Victorinox Swiss Army model 1961 pocket knife. I use it daily.
Great video. I too am a hopeless gearaholic. Currently building out a capable HT kit that allows me to do Winlink, APRS, and standard HT stuff. Currently running a Baofeng BF-F8HP, and have one of the USB-C batteries for that, but am going to upgrade that sometime, to either the VX-6R or the FT-70DR. Struggling to decide there. I find your power management stuff fascinating, particularly keeping everything running and charged with the PD battery bank. I very much like videos like this. Keep doing the rest of this series, please!
Leatherman Skeltool or Wave.
TYT TH99 - USB charging.
The UV light can be used to look for scorpions or certain types of rocks and minerals.
I don't have a lot for my EDC kit. Usually just a Gerber Suspension multitool, but I have recently included a small flashlight with the kit. Occasionally I will also carry a folding knife as well.
I EDC the usb c Boofeng, chonky but convenient. Always have a leatherman signal and/or arc on me. The glow bits are interesting, I've been using glow in the dark tape which is not great.
Baofeng has the UVS9Plus which has direct charge from USB, at about 40.00, if I remember correctly.
I bought a Bluetti AC140P for camping, but later reactivated a dormant Standard licence and got into HF and use the Bluetti to drive the rig and the fridge. It also can act as a UPS at home.
At 16kg, not exactly an EDC, but neither is the IC-7300.
I prefer to carry real tools rather than multi-tools.
On three occasions I have hit my shin on something and caused it to bleed. The last time I called an ambulance because I had no way to stop the bleeding. To avoid this, I now carry a small zip bag of large-ish bandages and a roll of bandage and some band-aids as I consider it necessary to be responsible to fix my own bleedings.
Man, I applaud you for carrying some med kit. Please don't mess around with unproven or "cheap" tourniquets. When your life is on the line, that is not the time for a failure.
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I bring my yaesu ft60 anytime I leave the house.
Well done!
How things have changed. As a kid on the farm in the 40's and 50's I carried a pocket knife, pliers and bailing wire. High school parking lot pickups had one or two long guns in the back window rack.
7:57 Is there something wrong with the usb c batteries for android that they sell on amazon/btech etc?. I'm surprised that you don't take them into account, or even the slightly larger battery that does include a charging port
When it comes to flashlights OLights can not be beat. they are made beyond top quality. and for bags take a look at Roaring Fire gear, they make some of the best I have seen.
Harbor Freight stocks an all-cotton 10 inch tool bag made in India for a good price.
I carry photo cameras and it disguises many dollars of gear.
Wow Josh you are prepared. Thanks for giving us some ideas. I always have a Swiss Army Knife and Zippo Lighter on me every day. I have a ferro rod, flashlight, and paracord on my key ring.
Great stuff! This topic was great. Love to see the mixture of Ham/EDC and just you being a normal person like the rest of us and showing the good ideas. Good button open knife is a my go to besides the pew pew.
While I always have my gun on me, I always have by my Pom with me also. You should always have a non lethal option if you carry a gun.
At 8:08 he said no dc connection. But if you get the extended battery, it has an external connection for charging by USB.
Much appreciated this video, my edc bag setup is very similar minus the high-end radio for edc
7:50 They make Baofeng batteries that charge from USB-C PD now. 🔋
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS carry an extra battery
Yes!