Gear Review | Icom LC-192 Backpack for IC-705

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[@Bill-HRT]

Great video! I am not always the brightest bulb, but the light went off when you mentioned not being able to see the radio in the bag. Now I know where the phone apps that control the radio and show the VFO are handy and nifty. I can't wait to try a pedestrian mobile with that bag while using my cell phone to control the radio that is zipped up into the bag. Maybe a super antenna on the side with the counterpoise dragging???

[@hamradiotube]

OMG, you are a genius!!! I totally didn't even think about that and that app is sitting on my phone doing literally nothing!! I think you're on to something. Your comment is getting pinned so the whole world can have the same Aha moment you did.

[@averageguysradio]

I like that you did a field review, especially after you've actually spent a few days with it. IMHO that makes your review more valuable than those out of the box bench reviews. The versatility is nice and I liked seeing the DenCo back in action as well. 73

[@hamradiotube]

DenCo for the win. I’ve gone out every day since Sunday hiking the trails with it. I absolutely love it.

[@j.d.-alawyerexplains5064]

I second that emotion! Too many gear reviews are static. This one, seeing it in action, that makes a difference. I wonder if a Xiegu 5105 would fit in it?

[@jweinacs]

Hey for all of you looking to buy this backpack for the IC-705. The answer is YES. My goal is to never take it out of the bag as there is a lot of integration with power (bionenno 10ah, portable CW keyer, mic). Everything is routable through Velcro slits. The real game changer for me is purchasing an AH-705 antenna tuner and mounting it right on the backpack! This backpack has a hardboard on the left hand side that I was able to mount to. The real benefit is the so-239 output of the tuner then points straight up and mates perfectly with a comet toy box antenna (HFJ-350M). I made several park to park POTA contacts with it on 20 meters with a 35 foot counterpoise wound on a flyreel. Here is the result: kzbin.infoktdeKScfNoE 73

[@Ranaesix]

My 705 is arriving today! Looking for portable carrying options. Great review, Mike!

[@MrStanwyck]

Great review of the backpack. It is pricey, but it serves the purpose of holding all your gear for a day hike to play radio. I see that you did this video a year ago. I hope your financial situation has changed and you were able to pick one up.. Have a great weekend!!!!!

[@1983eville]

great video as always, Mike! Thanks. Radioddity makes an inexpensive backpack also that while not being custom made for the 705, could be adpated fairly well for only $50.

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks for the info!

[@AD6DMDennis]

Love seeing a DenCo™ in action. Great video and very cool to see you putting in some miles-- Now all you need are mountains.

[@hamradiotube]

DenCo™ Batteries. Not sold in stores or online. Love 'em! I did a 6 mile hike today with this setup and got about 450' of elevation per my step app. That's about all I'm gonna get.

[@eurekafumi]

Thank you very much ．This is the most useful review of LC-192 in detail!😀

[@raymondlewis2055]

Great video! You have a nice relaxed way of showing us and letting us know how some of the equipment works in real life..

[@hamradiotube]

Glad it was helpful!

[@don_n5skt]

Great video Mike. I know it is hot out. I need to get myself out of the car and hike a bit in the park here. Looks like good exercise.

[@hamradiotube]

It's not been too bad lately. Lower 90's and less humidity finally. Plus the trees keep you in the shade so that's a bonus. Bring a lot of water. I carry a 1/2 gallon water bottle and don't have much left when I get back. Course I'm hiking up to 6 miles and I sweat like a fat hog!

[@betterbprepared]

Great video. Loved seeing the bag in use and the way that you had it set up.

[@patrickmolloy6994]

what a great review! I hope you found a job by now? Good luck. I like the bag, and I just got a Widebander In-line antenna to use with it. Perfect match!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Great video brother! That bag looks pretty sweet but $175 bucks is pretty steep considering you could probably find a bag with a compartment that would fit the 705. I use a similar bag that fits the 891 real well. Love that bag. Have a good one Mike and 73 my friend

[@hamradiotube]

Well when I come up to KL land maybe I’ll bring it. It’s certainly got all the features you’d want for this radio. Sure there are other bags out there for less, but I don’t think it would do the same thing without some modification, which as hams, shouldn’t really be a big deal.

[@DewayneW4FDT]

@@hamradiotube when you come to KL land, you might as well leave that 705 at home unless you need another tent anchor lol.

[@hamradiotube]

@@DewayneW4FDT lol I’d need a tent first but I guess I will leave it behind.

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

Very cool accessory for the IC-705.

[@hamradiotube]

I've been absolutely loving this. I've gone out hiking and playing radio every day this week. Really enjoying exploring the trails and finding fun places to operate from.

[@W9HJBill]

I got one, I initially liked it, but I like the cages for the 705 too much, not having much room for other things, and being 6'6" tall ... I'll be selling it and a Diamond K412S mount on QRZ real soon. Again, a good product, if all you are really doing is carrying a minimum load and are of a "normal" size, it's a good product. Don't worry about having a Yaesu HT on the iCOM pack, at least it isn't a Baofeng. :D

[@hamradiotube]

Dang that would look really small on you! I gave most of my baofengs away. Love my VX-7R.

[@W7MMG]

Did my 1st SOTA activation yesterday. The backpack I used nearly killed me, lol. Or it may be that I’m severely out of shape🤨 Really need to downsize if I’m going to do more of ‘em. At least till I get in better shape. Thanks for getting in my log today and hope the rest of your activation went well. Mark- W7MMG

[@hamradiotube]

Oh sweet, I didn't know you were doing SOTA! Awesome to get you in the log. Check out K6ARK on KZbin. He's a great resource for SOTA. I like the size of this bag. It really makes you think about everything you put in it and if you really need it.

[@W7MMG]

@@hamradiotube I wasn’t SOTA on today’s QSO with you. I summoned the SOTA pain on Wednesday. Today I was sipping a beer in my comfy office chair talking with you… And thanks for the K6ARK SOTA Goat vids!

[@aj4eo388]

Mike, as for the microphone cable, you don’t have to go out the top like you did. You pick either side and you also find Velcro access out so if you want the microphone on the right or left, the coiled portion of the cable will be on the outside, perfect. The other thing I wanted to say is the my peovi cage has been in my pack for months, was snug fitting at first and that has worked itself out.

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah I know about the velcro on the other side, I just like it on the left for some reason. No big deal. Good to know the Peovi fits. I imagine that had to stretch a bit over time.

[@chrisgaeth]

Great review. I trend to a more tactical bag. Lots on MOLLE attach points and most also have a chest strap so that changes the loading as well.

[@hamradiotube]

My other bag is a bit more tactical but so much bigger. I also tend to way over pack it. This keeps me in check with bringing only what I need.

[@ZL1BQDRoly]

The pack works very well with the Elecraft KX3 as well Mike :)

[@hamradiotube]

Great, now I need a KX3!

[@walteredwards544]

I love my pack. I can get all of my Wolf River Coils antenna in there, except the full length antenna but I can stow that in the side mesh.

[@hamradiotube]

Oh nice. I didn't even think of putting that in there.

[@walteredwards544]

@@hamradiotube I'm talking about the mini coil (10 -40m) sorry. The full size one won't fit

[@WhatsUpWithSix]

Great video as always OM!

[@hamradiotube]

I’ll never be as old as you are though lol!!

[@synonyx]

Great video! While I think the bag is well designed, I agree with you, I could find a similar camera bag for about $100/less that may actually provide more storage.

[@KI4ASK]

Love my LC-192 pack

[@hamradiotube]

Heck yeah me too

[@Aletef]

I usually carry my backpack when I go pota. For me the best, I put everything in.

[@martykm6pra114]

Thanks Mike. Great review!

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks for watching Marty!

[@AndrewWells527]

I tried wearing my HT up there but got poked in the eye way too many times. I keep my HT on the belt at all times and will extend the accessory mic if I'm feeling extra tactical (usually in the winter when wearing heavier coats).

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah the VX-7R has a clip that allows it to kind of hang freely so it just sits straight up no matter the situation. If it were a rigid clip an ht would be annoying for sure.

[@9M6WST]

Thanks for sharing. I would buy it if it available near my place. Keep the videos coming. 73

[@hamradiotube]

Hopefully some day.

[@G4AKC]

Excellent review... Thank you... Dave, G4AKC

[@JarrettGreen]

I keep hunting around trying to find a bag that has a similar top-load area for the radio, and I just can't find one. But I also cannot justify the price of this bag. That means I'll just end up buying it down the road lmao.

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah the price is a bit steep for me too. My computer bag cost me like $50 and I've had it for like 10 years. Every day I go out (I was out today too) I do fall more and more in love with this bag though. It just makes portable activating so much easier.

[@JarrettGreen]

@@hamradiotube Yeah, as with all your videos, you're making be wanna DO something, and that something was looking up hiking paths for some parks I've been interested in activating. I just got a packtenna EFHW like Poppa Pota, got the 705, now I wanna schlep it into a remote area - not a parking lot or pavilion like normal. I'm gonna 'go Innawoods.'

[@fishing540]

Where did u get battery pack from and how long does it last

[@phildurall7466]

Mikkkkeeee .... I can see some SOTA coming your way if you start hiking Sir! :)

[@hamradiotube]

I’m gonna have to hike a long way before I get out of Texas! I’d absolutely love to do some Sota though.

[@aldewitt9]

If you put a gun in that pouch I hope you won’t need it in a hurry. All pistols should always being a holster that covers the trigger guard. Also, it would e hiking with a really hard object right over your spine. Not a good idea. Love the pack!

[@hamradiotube]

Oh I always have a gun inside the waistband. Doesn’t mean you can’t have another one. That would prob be quite uncomfortable against your spine unless it was a smaller one like a .380 or compact 9mm. I’ve carried guns in other bags though and I didn’t even notice it was there. Prob enough cushion to make it ok.

[@j.d.-alawyerexplains5064]

@@hamradiotube You sound like me. Pants on, Gun on. And why wouldn't you carry back ups, right? In my first aid bag (quick clot, Israeli bandage, chest seal, tourniquet, etc.) I have my Glock 21 and three extra mags. Damn thing is too heavy to carry around in a holster (I tilt to the right!) but it fits nicely in the aid bag. I don't worry too much about the four-legged critters in the woods, but I've run into some two-legged ones where I felt a lot safer knowing I had my Sig P320 X-carry in my appendix holster. I just had an article come out in Concealed Carry Magazine on Ham Radio, and why if you're a concealed carrier it's a good idea to get a license. If I knew where to send you a copy, I'd send you one.

[@devinsword5777]

hey K8MRD, i just realized i made contact with you yesterday on my very first POTA activation at Kakabeka Falls Provincial park (VE-0244) on 14.310. i didn't recognize your call at the time, sorry, otherwise i would have said hi. Its your pota activation videos which partially inspired me to do an activation of my own What would you recommend for a portable power source that isnt too expensive somewhere in the 20a/hr range? im currently limited to using my vehicle to power my g90 -73, VA3FOJ

[@hamradiotube]

Hey thats awesome, I'm so glad to get you in the log! Glad you are getting out there and activating. It's so much fun.

[@mikel5077]

I've liked the look of the backpack but it doesn't work with the knob protectors on the peovi and feel it's over priced for a backpack

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah I wouldn't think so. I wish it were just a touch bigger but it works for me. It is expensive for sure.

[@mikel5077]

For the price of the backpack I'd rather put that cash towards a buddistick pro for the 705....

[@stevegriffin9552]

Hi Mike that’s a pretty neat bag for portable work looks like ICOM really nailed it. WD5ENH Steve

[@hamradiotube]

Out of the park they did! I've gone out every day this week hiking and playing radio with it. It makes it so much easier to get on the air.

[@tomnapier3910]

Look at the Mosiso camera backpack(from Amazon) as another option. It'll have a lot of similar features plus it's 35% of the cost of the Icom bag. I have the 705 with a 15AH Bioenno battery, Z100plus tuner, HFJ-350M antenna etc. in/on it and it'll hold many more items. AI4QV

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks for the tip. One of the viewers actually bought this bag for me so I know own it! I was amazed and humbled for sure.

[@loyannmunyan1174]

I like mine but wish I was a little deeper and wider height slightly taller can’t put a small laptop in it but overall I like it…

[@williampeacock9473]

I like the review of the back pack system. And of course having a Yaesu HT spiced it up a lot. I don't see why YAESU hadn't come out with with the same type of product. 73 AE4OY William Peacock🦚 EM-81UF

[@hamradiotube]

I like the 3 Yaesu radios that I own but I feel Icom really understands how to innovate better than the rest in the amateur radio world.

[@AliReza-zx8km]

Nice.............................

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks.

[@mikes6844]

Thanks for posting and the bag would accommodate my KX3. Food for thought. Hope you find a job real soon 😊 M0AZE

[@hamradiotube]

Kx3 would fit for sure. I just need a kx3 now lol.

[@artadams1]

like the pack, way overpriced for what it is. But then, so was the AH-705 that I purchased. Yoda of Pota - great vid. --... ...-- -.. . -.- .. ..... -... -..- -.

[@hamradiotube]

This bag is absolutely fantastic. I'm addicted to taking it out portable now. I've gone out 6 of the last 8 days with it. I think I might have a problem.

[@HammockRadio]

High Speed, Low Drag!

[@hamradiotube]

exactly.

[@MrStanwyck]

The Icom backpack is pretty cool. I’m leaning towards the IC-705 for doing SOTA since you can pack light. I wish Icom would make the backpack a little larger and include more MOLLE attachment straps. A Place to put a decent size hydration pouch would be nice. Maxpedition should get into the business of making radio packs.

[@mattcero1]

Nah! For $200 after tax and delivery, I'd suggest going with the Vanguard VEO Range T45.

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Mike.. nice review.. thanks.. Kevin ~ k0klb

[@hamradiotube]

Hey thanks Kevin!

[@TankRadio]

\o/

[@hamradiotube]

Tank!

[@davidsradioroom9678]

It is a nice backpack, but it is a bit on the expensive side.

[@hamradiotube]

Def agree.

[@peterwright4224]

And you get more bang for your buck ha ha

[@jayj4142]

Skip to 4:09 if you want to be saved from listening to a bunch of blithering drivel about nothing. That’s when this midwesterner starts actually talking about the case.

[@rfcdgaf]

$250??????????????????????????????? For that kind of build quality? Jesus h c

[@brassmunkey8020]

I am 1st. :O)

[@hamradiotube]

Lol!