Ultra Light Ham Radio Setup for SOTA / POTA with the KX2.

In this video I take my KX2 go kit and take it from 3 pounds to under 2 pounds for backpacking or other times when weight is a issue.
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[@JimmyShot]

Ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain. You learn real quick in backpacking what matters and what doesn’t, especially in the mountains

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Yes you do , I like the =pain that's a better way to put it!

[@gsansoucie]

Just stumbled on this video. Great timing. One of my 2022 ham goals is to lighten my pack for SOTA as well. About 4 years ago, I started out with just that CS-60 case for my KX-2 and had everything I needed to get on air in it as well. I’m CW only, so I don’t have to worry about a mic (space wise).
I haven’t weighed my setup now, but it’s got to be 15 lbs. Plus I carry a CHA mPas v1 with the Mil Whip + Extension. My last peak nearly killed me with all the weight.
I make these little bags too, but out of Cordura, this waterproof ripstop idea is brilliant. And I have Gems Products SideKX panels and cover too. Plus I always have an extra pair of socks and shirt or something I can wrap around it.
I can’t go without a portable mast though, my Carbon6 is pretty light and can help get a wire up on a rocky top.
The throw bag idea is wonderful. I’ve been using golf balls which take up space.
Thanks for posting.
W1ND

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Thank you for the comment! Yea you can save a lot of weight just replacing the CHA MPas, it's built nice but pretty heavy.

[@HamRadio2]

Great video, I like that you used the scale to weigh everything.

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Thanks Jason, it's the only way to see what your carry weight is.

[@TheNoCodeTech]

#MNHR #TeamReplay for the win!
Excellent video Chuck. I'm going to have to do this with my pack. Thanks

[@TheSmokinApe]

Awesome job Chuck!

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Thanks Ape !

[@hamandcheese25]

Great setup Chuck! Not sure if it would work but Icom makes a super light single pin mic, the HM-70. I haven’t weighed it yet but I’d say no more than 3oz max. That equates to 84g. I found one at the hamfest this past weekend hoping to try it as an upgrade to my TJ5A. That headset idea is a prime choice as well, 73 my friend!

[@Cliff-KI5OPP]

I was looking for the link for the headphones you are taking. Thanks for taking the time to share your loadout with us.

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Shoot Cliff I will add it later totally forgot it

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Cliff I put them in the description section!

[@Cliff-KI5OPP]

Thanks

[@alvarogaitan2529]

Terrific video 73 from kb2uew

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Thankyou Alvaro and thaks for watching!

[@ChrisinOSMS]

6:33 in , he’s gonna take off the mic hook. Right?

[@ChrisinOSMS]

Nope. I am 235lbs, I ride a bike. I could spend $1500 for a carbon frame to replace my steel frame to shave 5 lbs or I could drop down to 230 lbs. So yeah, weight weenies aren’t my thing.

[@ky4tgtodd203]

Chuck! 🤠👋🏼

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Todd! Thanks for watchung.

[@JS-xi5nk]

Your scale has to be off. 1385 grams is 3.05lbs. 866 grams is 1.9lbs. Grams divided by 456.6.

[@Larrymar07]

I'm going to order a battery from your amazon platform

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

I appreciate that Larry that's awesome thankyou for the support!