Yaesu 857 for SOTA
28:25
5 ай бұрын
FT 817 for SOTA
35:02
8 ай бұрын
The Santiago 5
26:07
9 ай бұрын
Pinyon Ridge with K6CWC
18:22
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Triple Goat Day
2:03
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Burnt Mtn
12:48
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A Tucson SOTA Double
27:59
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Testing The Elecraft AX1 Antenna
7:15
Talking Safety With N6JFD
27:52
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Grapevine Mtn
22:01
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Cuyamaca With W6CMS
12:42
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Combs with W6RWS & KN6UIB
21:07
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Bad CW
0:30
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Spot Yourself With FT8
26:47
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Gobble Gobble
28:03
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A SOTA Double Header
13:49
2 жыл бұрын
First Activation of Mesa Tinaja
14:59
Cimarron Mesa With AA7OY
8:20
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First Activation of Tejena Mesa
25:00
Tripple Summit with Red Summit RF
47:46
Goat Mtn With N6AN
13:31
2 жыл бұрын
2022 Winter SoCal SOTAFest
24:29
2 жыл бұрын
A Triple Paddle Day
18:21
2 жыл бұрын
Yosemite SPOTA
35:04
3 жыл бұрын
SOTA to Indian Rock, Yosemite
25:43
3 жыл бұрын
Barbed Wire -  Will It Antenna?
20:44
3 жыл бұрын
Пікірлер
@Aussat
@Aussat 21 күн бұрын
Brilliant!
@QRPCW
@QRPCW 23 күн бұрын
Ustedes están muy fuertes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪 73/72
@TheHamNinja
@TheHamNinja 23 күн бұрын
N3XUL están muy fuertes, me - no! :)
@DK5ONV
@DK5ONV 25 күн бұрын
💥FANTASTIC 💯👍👍👍
@newsles2
@newsles2 25 күн бұрын
Interesting. I'd like to do sota but use a 7300 with a big 30ah Bioenna battery for portable. Quite a bit to carry with my now failing knee (too much abuse in the moutains over the years), not to mention the other things to make it more comfortable and sheltered when you get there. Hats off to the guy for the commitment and the endurance.
@LarryAllenTonar
@LarryAllenTonar 25 күн бұрын
OK, I have an HOA-ish residence situatuon ... I was on the edge for getting an IC-7300 ... if I can find one at a decent price ... (shh: there is a misspelling of "ICOM" in the upper-left-hand corner second line of your printed summary page at 19:25 )
@VP2EIHonAnguillaIsland
@VP2EIHonAnguillaIsland 25 күн бұрын
Nice SOTA. I worked Chris on 10m FT4 before.. see you guys on bands 73 #IcomUser #SemperFi 🎙Ira
@dugbohamradio
@dugbohamradio 25 күн бұрын
Great video and thanks for sharing! Just shows that you can use any radio for CW, SSB and FT8/4 SOTA whether it is light or heavy weight.
@stuarthall3874
@stuarthall3874 25 күн бұрын
I'm glad to see I'm not the only "crazy" person backpacking my IC-7300 around, though we don't have summits here in Indiana. For those interested, my pack with the radio, 20AH battery, coax, antenna, chair, table, tarp, and snacks/water runs around 35lbs. The make and quality of the backpack make a big difference in how much weight I can carry comfortably.
@miketaylor6700
@miketaylor6700 25 күн бұрын
I bet Chris has a couple 45lb plates in his pack as well.. once a Marine always a Marine! Hoorah!
@iu1olr
@iu1olr 26 күн бұрын
Nice video, very interesting, even if I don't agree with the choice of carrying the weight and bulk of a radio like the 7300 for a sota activity
@willian.direction6740
@willian.direction6740 26 күн бұрын
Great video from a couple experienced SOTA ops. On your 10m activation on 04/12/2024 I could just about pull your signal out and did hear some of the higher powered chasers work you. Regards vk5cz ..
@TheHamNinja
@TheHamNinja 25 күн бұрын
Sorry I missed you. I landed my first VK station yesterday from a summit. Hope to get you next time.
@alvarogaitan2529
@alvarogaitan2529 26 күн бұрын
thanks for sharing this fantastic video 73 from kb2uew
@groundowl3098
@groundowl3098 Ай бұрын
Ty for this series. I'm jumping back in.
@willian.direction6740
@willian.direction6740 Ай бұрын
Sorry to hog comments. Made EFHW for my FT891 and tuned it first with the analyzer then retuned it to match the SWR meter in the rig which made it possible to run that antenna with no tuner to cart around. Regards vk5cz ..
@TheHamNinja
@TheHamNinja 25 күн бұрын
You are correct. I've used the 891 with dipoles and a chameleonantenna MPAS.
@willian.direction6740
@willian.direction6740 Ай бұрын
Used my 891 in Parks a lot and find the DNR not that good for weak signals either, better off putting up with the QRN and pulling out the RST on the exchange. Especially if you compare it to the bench mark Elecraft portable rigs its a 5 out of 10 for hearing the signals in the noise. I keep my power lead right away from coax if possible as it shuts down the BMS in my LifePO battery. good work Chris.
@robertvantichelt6448
@robertvantichelt6448 Ай бұрын
Get rid of the mfj939 and use a tuned antenna. Linked dipole or EFHW and a 20-30' telescoping fishing pole. Your signal will improve by probably 1 s unit
@TheHamNinja
@TheHamNinja 25 күн бұрын
You are correct. I've used the 891 with dipoles and a chameleonantenna MPAS.
@alvarogaitan2529
@alvarogaitan2529 Ай бұрын
great rig thanks for your review 73 from kb2uew
@alvarogaitan2529
@alvarogaitan2529 Ай бұрын
thanks Christian terrific video great job 73
@alvarogaitan2529
@alvarogaitan2529 Ай бұрын
1:46
@nvrumi
@nvrumi Ай бұрын
I /accidentally/ bought a FT-891 last year and took it for a trial run on a POTA activation. My intent (someday) is to put it in the 4Runner for use as a mobile HF rig. That'll work for POTA activations in the winter, too. The menu system is a bit wonky, but that can be overcome with some practice. I haven't gotten around to programming the three front buttons (yet). But that will help. I don't like having to jump into the menu to set the keyer speed. I'm spoiled by the Elecraft rigs that have it on a knob (where it should be). When activating I *always* slow down to the caller's speed. I so appreciate it when other activators do that for me. Interestingly, the audio section of my KX3 also breaks up (it's distortion from overdriving the audio amplifier, I think) when I get a loud station. This causes an immediate scramble to turn down the audio gain. It usually scares the crap out of me too! ;) It's a good review, Christian. Thanks for doing it for us. 73 de AG7TX
@MrBracey1970
@MrBracey1970 Ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this ,just bought a FT891 instead of a FT710 as my" do it all radio" think I made the right choice
@rec929
@rec929 Ай бұрын
Great video! I love my FT891 🤘🏻73! TI2REC
@ae4xo
@ae4xo Ай бұрын
That's what my friend ae1js uses for sota
@iu8qtmOndeRadioInCammino
@iu8qtmOndeRadioInCammino Ай бұрын
Great video Christian! It's very interesting to see how the Yaesu FT-891 performs in SOTA activations. I've just subscribed to your channel and started exploring your blog-really well done! I'm currently studying CW, and I found the 'Tips' section on your blog incredibly helpful. As a fellow SOTA and POTA activator, I'm getting more and more convinced to buy this radio for my own activities. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! 73 de Emilio IU8QTM
@TheHamNinja
@TheHamNinja Ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to our first S2S. Might be tough but the band conditions have been awesome.
@bpsengineer_AC7PB
@bpsengineer_AC7PB Ай бұрын
The width of the NAR filter setting can be adjusted using the WDH button (Advance manual pages 30-31). You might find a width that works better for your needs, or just always use WDH and give yourself continuous adjustment. de AC7PB
@Siskiyous6
@Siskiyous6 Ай бұрын
I love my 891, thank you for sharing your experiences
@ruckedupg9166
@ruckedupg9166 2 ай бұрын
Are you using a Hammer for a mouse ? good lord
@TheHamNinja
@TheHamNinja 2 ай бұрын
Yes, a 32oz hammer. Have fun out there.
@chefbrittan84
@chefbrittan84 3 ай бұрын
What antennas are you using?
@TheHamNinja
@TheHamNinja 2 ай бұрын
I normally use a randomwire that I built from a k6ark.com kit. Love that thing.
@andrewmunz1639
@andrewmunz1639 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris, I'm MM7. Andy from the Highlands of Scotland, I bought a 817nd and the tuner, my first radio was a clansman 320, and this Yaesu has so much to learn with two menus? This is a huge amount of help thanks see you on the waves!
@munichman1968
@munichman1968 5 ай бұрын
Great video! 73s to the both of you de DG1MJH.
@sagebrother
@sagebrother 5 ай бұрын
I have lots of radios including a fleet of Elecraft and despite my love/admiration for them the Yeasu 857D, despite whatever flaws people might level, is great....almost SOTA royalty....heavy....2/3 of our packs are water, food, first aid etc etc. As Charlton Heston said..."from my cold dead hands..." de Paul W6PNG
@dugbohamradio
@dugbohamradio 5 ай бұрын
The 857 looks like a fun rig for SOTA. Thanks for sharing the review.
@Andy2e0ree
@Andy2e0ree 5 ай бұрын
Hi Christian thank for the great video 73 brother
@dennisyardn1ten238
@dennisyardn1ten238 5 ай бұрын
Nice work gents. I will do some more ARES simplex drills with DMR as a component. N1TEN Dennis
@VoeViking
@VoeViking 5 ай бұрын
It is known that the anytone sucks on FM, should have another FM only radios to compare.
@AJ6KZ-jl1sc
@AJ6KZ-jl1sc 6 ай бұрын
Looks like it was fun! What radio was Steve using?
@TheHamNinja
@TheHamNinja 6 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure it's a custom mountain topper. He added a speaker for one thing.
@fc1133
@fc1133 6 ай бұрын
Hi, I have a few Baofeng UV-5R radios that I’ve been experimenting with. Recently, I decided to upgrade and got a pair of Quansheng UV-K5's, which I really like. Then, I felt the need for digital radios and purchased a Baofeng DM-1701, hoping to catch some local digital chatter. However, I haven’t been able to pick up anything at all. It seems like I might be doing something wrong, or maybe there’s simply no one talking. Thanks. P.S. I got the digital radio because whenever I scan the area and hear chatter, it’s just static. I know this is because they’re transmitting digitally. After googling digital ham radios, I found the DM-1701 and decided to try it.
@TheHamNinja
@TheHamNinja 6 ай бұрын
I've used Fusion, and DMR, and a friend's D-STAR. After doing some additional research, I really like DMR for it's end-user centered design. In most cases, you have control what the repeater subscribes to. I've written a few articles on DMR. Several of those are focused on the Anytone implementation but there are several there that apply to any DMR radio. Have fun!!!
@fc1133
@fc1133 6 ай бұрын
@@TheHamNinja Thanks, but I am having zero fun because, like I said, I am not picking up anything on this radio. Seems like DMR requires you to set this thing up first, before you can even hear anything. I did not know this is how it works. Anyhow. Thanks.
@JPHET37
@JPHET37 7 ай бұрын
I still have my hand held Icom ic-31a . In DV 440 mhz mode I can get super clarity digital voice when I drove in my car and my daughter in her room good 2 miles city tests. I’m sure I can get 5 times the range with external antenna. I can also hit a repeater with a Yaesu FTM-100dr base station with a 35 feet external antenna which is about 90 miles away which analog can’t do w
@EvgeniX.
@EvgeniX. 7 ай бұрын
nice one! wonder how DMR would compete with M17 on the edge of reception
@monolitesounds
@monolitesounds 7 ай бұрын
great video, my 817nd is my swiss armyknife
@aceventuraaceventura2003
@aceventuraaceventura2003 7 ай бұрын
very nice, 817 rocks! just subscribed. BTW, BHI DSP will clean up noise anywhere anytime.
@Echelon_Sky_Denver
@Echelon_Sky_Denver 8 ай бұрын
Never ceases to amaze me how people with a face for radio feature themselves so prominently in their videos that you can count a number of nose hairs hanging out their mug.
@davidmorefield3857
@davidmorefield3857 8 ай бұрын
This is a well done comparison video. Great job!!
@willian.direction6740
@willian.direction6740 8 ай бұрын
Great video Chris and makes me feel guilty for leaving my 817 home on most SOTA trips. Its become my QRP/P JS8 rig lately, easy to interface with SCU17 or Digi Rig etc, but promise to give it a run on SSB CW on SOTA soon. Regards vk5cz ..
@dugbohamradio
@dugbohamradio 8 ай бұрын
What a great rig to review especially with FM and HF capabilities. Filters really are nice . Twin Peaks is nice summit. Look forward to the series. In your previous videos, I saw you carrying a drone on your right shoulder backpack strap. Where did you find the drone pack?
@TheHamNinja
@TheHamNinja 8 ай бұрын
Tactical Radio Holder Radio Case... www.amazon.com/dp/B08DK9KJDD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@dugbohamradio
@dugbohamradio 8 ай бұрын
@@TheHamNinja TU!
@kc1mxb
@kc1mxb 8 ай бұрын
Fun video, Chris! I had good success with my FT-818 for SOTA. Vy 73 de Jonathan "JB"
@Swamp-Fox
@Swamp-Fox 8 ай бұрын
Great review! I love my 817. Looking forward to this series! 73, Patrick KF4LMZ
@N1JI-CW
@N1JI-CW 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for a nice review. I like your leg strap and small CW paddles - Can you provide a link to them? I'm currently using full-sized (i.e., bulky and heavy) paddles on a leg strap and I'm looking for something smaller and lighter. Also, is the angle of the paddles where they attach to the leg strap adjustable? Thanks
@TheHamNinja
@TheHamNinja 8 ай бұрын
The strap is from americanmorse.com/. I normally use the begali adventure paddles but in this case, I'm taking the N0SA paddles out for a spin. You'll notice that paddle in other videos. AMR does make some nice padles as well.
@adventurebeyond60
@adventurebeyond60 8 ай бұрын
Great job showing the abilities of what is almost a "dinosaur" SOTA radio Chris! Can't wait to see what's next.
@lovethevdub
@lovethevdub 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the cross-mode Chris! Always a pleasure to QSO with you. 73 until next time.
@EricFullwood
@EricFullwood 8 ай бұрын
I'll never part with my KX2.