FT-891 POTA Gear in One Organized Bag!

The perfect bag for my FT-891 go kit for Parks on the Air (POTA). I recently found this fishing rod case on Amazon that’s the perfect size for the FT-891 and telescopic 17ft vertical antennas like the Chameleon MPAS Lite. Lots of organization options in an awesome bag with semi-hard sides.
This is a different kind of video for me, but I wanted to share a deep dive into this bag with you. The full video of the activation will be following right behind this video so keep an eye out for it!
73 de W4ARB dit dit
Gear:
Bag - Allen Fly Fishing Rod & Gear Bag: amzn.to/3CABL4f
Radio - Yaesu FT-891: dxengineering.com/parts/ysu-f...
Antenna Tuner - Yaesu FC-50: www.dxengineering.com/parts/y...
Antenna - Chameleon MPAS Lite: www.dxengineering.com/parts/c...
Aluminum Side Rails for the FT-891 - 918 Products: www.etsy.com/shop/918Products...
CW Key - KN4YB SW-75: www.kn4yb.com
Battery - Powerwerx 10Ah: powerwerx.com/bioenno-blf-121...
Battery (For Camera) - Talentcell 6000 mAh: amzn.to/3oZmg2B
Camera - GoPro Hero 10: amzn.to/3NbvS3m
Camera Tripod: amzn.to/3WNgBcz
Notice: The Amazon links are affiliate links. If you purchase through the link, I may make a commission.

[@southernexposure123]

Cool bag.

[@KU9L]

Super Cool Aaron!

[@w4arb]

Thank you! It worked out really well. 73

[@ve2zdx]

Very well put together, now you can just leave it in the truck and you can be on the air almost at any time! When I built my box I wanted to build one just like K9laf (you can see it in his qrz page) but it got too complicated. You can easily fit a kx2 in there too. 73

[@w4arb]

Thank you! Your video is what got me thinking about it. I wanted a good way to carry it all organized and this worked out really well. 73!

[@AA0Z]

What a great idea. I'm going to get one of these.

[@w4arb]

Thanks Kyle! I’m glad I stumbled across it, I was determined to get it all organized in a single case. 73

[@michaelmauldin59]

W7TDM Nice option for my 891, also thanks for joining us at the CW Academy class. Enjoy your videos!

[@w4arb]

Thank you! I had a great time joining the class and meeting everyone. Hope to get you in the log soon! 73

[@DXJungle]

Great carry case Aaron. Plenty of room for all of your gear. Allen makes bags and cases for rifles and shotguns as well. I have a few. Protect you equipment and enjoy the contacts. Have a great weekend. 🤝

[@w4arb]

That makes sense! I hadn’t heard of the brand before I found this bag, but it is quite well made. 73!

[@whiskey2dna]

You still using this bag? How's it holding up? I have an 891 myself and was looking to do this as well. 73😉

[@w4arb]

It’s still one of the bags in my rotation! It’s held up well. I use it when I want to carry a full load out because it holds everything well.

[@brianve7jyd943]

Hi nice set up - im thinkin about the 891 since the G90 calved but with the extra tuner- expensive - may have to just try another G90 good luck 73

[@w4arb]

Didn’t you say you had an LDG tuner? :) G90 is a solid rig too though. 73!

[@brianve7jyd943]

@@w4arb i do have one but not sure i want to pack it with everythig else just incase i ever get to activate --- yes i loved the G90 im just kinda disappointed it calved and is only 3 yrs old and wasnt used much - but half the price well see thanks

[@arthurjurkowitsch9785]

Great idea. You hooked me. Pun intended lol. Just subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work. KC2DHL 73!!

[@w4arb]

Thank you! It’s been fun sharing my portable ops. 73 and catch you on the air!

[@alvarogaitan2529]

Great movil station for ham radio 73 from kb2uew

[@w4arb]

agreed! 73

[@vk4foo]

Nice, whats the all up weight?

[@w4arb]

With the whole kit including the 891, tuner, MPAS, a full size CW key, battery, all the cables and such, it’s not very light. Probably 25-30 pounds or so. But easy to carry with the handle or shoulder strap and keeps all that stuff together nicely. I also carry the 891 in a smaller backpack sometimes and can certainly make a lighter kit with it, but this version I didn’t intend to go light. 73!

[@n3ljs399]

Nice bag…..

[@w4arb]

Thanks! It worked really well for how I pack my gear and I hope it’s a useful idea for others. 73

[@stephens8175]

What a great idea! Definitely will explore this option. Thanks for the video! 73 de KE8UFQ

[@w4arb]

Thank you! 73