First POTA with the ICOM IC-705

[@w7spk]

You sold me! Time to take a road trip to HRO in Portland Oregon and pick one up! Ive been going back and forth over the Elecraft kx2 and thr 705.

[@TangoOscarMikeN3WS]

You won't be disappointed. It is a great radio.

[@skepticalmechanic]

Thanks!

[@PA4KEV]

I am getting started with mobile stations, your video was interesting to watch and helpful. Thank you! ~73

[@ReedAB8AS]

cool video Tom. thanks for giving us the chance to be out on the trail today. 73

[@TangoOscarMikeN3WS]

Thanks for watching. So much I see and appreciate when I'm out there that just doesn't show up on the gopro.

[@BrianWM8G]

Great video! Glad you got to go out and have fun

[@TangoOscarMikeN3WS]

Thanks!

[@AD6DMDennis]

Cool activation. Thanks for the vid. I also like the versatility of the 705.

[@TangoOscarMikeN3WS]

Thanks Dennis.

[@Dave-AA0IW]

Great video! I totally agree with you regarding the pure fun of operating QRP. I only take the KX2 out for POTA activations and thoroughly love it. I do have to say that I prefer summer over winter though. I’m just the opposite from you in that once I’m cold, I just can’t warm up. Add to that that here in KS we not only have cold temps, but brutal wind (and wind chill numbers), so most of my winter activations are maybe 30 minutes in length. Just long enough to get ~20 contacts. I really appreciate your videos! Thanks.

[@TangoOscarMikeN3WS]

I was having a hard time keeping war, but I started carrying a poncho liner late last year. I kind of sit on it and wrap my legs. That really helps when I'm stopped to do POTA. That's why I like the ground chair. It works under a tarp or in a small tent if needed. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@scottdunbar4898]

Breaking the spider web trail is called "silk blazing" up here in Maine. Thanks for the video.

[@TangoOscarMikeN3WS]

That is awesome! Some of those webs are really strong.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

thanks for sharing this video great job 73 from kb2uew

[@WH6FQE]

How did you record your outgoing CQ message on the IC-705? I just did my first POTA activation last weekend, and I almost lost my voice calling CQ for over 6 hours straight. That sure would have made it much easier on me.

[@TangoOscarMikeN3WS]

The IC-705 can save up to 8 recorded messages. You must have a micro SD card inserted into the radio. Instructions are on page 6-1 of the IC-705 Advanced Manual www.icomjapan.com/support/manual/3063/

[@JoeW7BWA]

Great minimalist QRP! What is the wire length of that sloper? 73. W7BWA

[@TangoOscarMikeN3WS]

Thanks. It's roughly 65 feet long. 49:1 EFHW

[@JoeW7BWA]

@@TangoOscarMikeN3WS Great, thanks! I’ll keep watching!

[@rst5nn]

Thank you for video! Nice to see new activation. But talking about weight, tx500 is able to run for a while with 3Ah 🔋 and produce 10W comparing with Icom ic705 which has 1.8Ah battery 🔋 and current draw about 0.5A. Also it not so convenient to work with ic705 from knee or similar, ic705 bulky and little heavy. I would like to have similar to ic705 which reduced a weight and thickness. On the other hand it is hard to find something more all-inclusive radio for now.

[@TangoOscarMikeN3WS]

I do agree. I probably won't use UHF/VHF very much, which probably accounts for some of the weight, but it is nice to have. I just got word that my TX-500 needs a whole new lower circuit board. I'm still don't know what caused the failure.

[@barrykery1175]

Fun times. I always enjoy operation portable QRP. Barry, KU3X

[@richardbutterfoss2353]

Thanks for the share KD2QXQ .. 73. RWB