(INEXPENSIVE) Ham Radio Field Kit for Emergency/Hiking/Natural Disaster or Hobby Use

[@swartzautoman2]

Rite-in-the-rain. Glad to see someone else carrying one as well. Seemed like a no-brainer to me

[@swampdweller1566]

Yeap anything out in the elements that's what I use

[@wildcatcomms]

Rite-In-The-Rain and a golf pencil! That's the big brain move right there! Thumbs up

[@RadioExpeditionProject]

Thanks for sharing your video. I also have a Baofeng. Don’t know why everyone hates the radio that saved the amateur radio industry. Many people started on the Baofeng. 😆🤝

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Great little kit! Thanks for the video.

[@wildcatcomms]

N9TAX gang with a Rite-In-The-Rain and pencil! I use a Yaesu FT-60R handheld because it's more rugged and has better features than the Baofeng but I won't crap on you, I have 3 of those radios myself. Great video man, this is exactly the kind of content I'm trying to put out on my channel now. Great stuff! You need to get your General Class license and join us on HF. Take care, 73

[@swampdweller1566]

Thank you! Been looking at the yaesu radios alot lately. Once I get some other comms stuff sorted out I may pick one up to try out some. Also plan on getting my general license once I learn some more. I'll definitely check your channel out to. Keep an eye out for some more comms video here to! 73!

[@wildcatcomms]

@swampdweller1566 Ham Radio Outlet has the Yaesu FT-60R for $155 which isn't too bad. Much like everything there's no silver bullet solution but that has a nice feature set and is very rugged. You're smart to upgrade the antenna first, and the N9TAX roll-up is definitely the way to go!

[@swampdweller1566]

@wildcatcomms yeap upgrading to the n9tak and the signalstuff was well worth the upgrade. No complaints about either one, especially paired with the bff8hp

[@wildcatcomms]

@@swampdweller1566 the last thing you might consider for your kit is a longer run of thin coax and some more paracord. You will be surprised how much more effective the radio is the higher you can get the antenna. So if you have more paracord you can tie it around a rock or a water bottle, throw it up in a tree or etc, hoist the antenna up high, connect the longer run of thin coax, and then you'll really be getting out there!

[@lubdes]

@wildcatcomms - could you please create a video on how to setup the comms for a public event? Ideally, a practically oriented video.

[@W8MJL]

Good informative video, good to see someone make use of a cheaper ham radio for Emcomms. I agree with you on the use of these in emergencies, I was JUST in the tornado that hit Lakeview Ohio and my 2m emcomms pack is the first thing i grabbed heading out the door. Mine is also based on the UV-5R, 2 extended batteries plus 4 regular batteries, a slim roll up J-pole, a 26800 mah battery pack, a Nagoya and a Single stick antennas plus all the cables and power base to keep it all charged. My wife and I drove through the storm dodging debris giving reports to the local ham emcomms response group who coordinated with the sheriff dept. to get rescue efforts started, all while using my little cheap Baofeng UV-5R. So yea they're great, rugged little radios and they get the job done when called on, no pun intended. Besides if i ruin this radio i'm not out a small fortune. 73 de W8MJL

[@secretsquirrel9313]

The role up slim jim antenna is a nice accessory for the hated booofang. Keep on keepen on.

[@swampdweller1566]

A very effective accessory, thanks for watching

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely amazing work bud, helpful and professionally executed and elaborated!

[@swampdweller1566]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Still learning!

[@bluefungi]

Duuuude thank you. I have a CB and a good amount of gear but, my radio is a bit heavy. I'm hiking in areas with really really dense forest and mountains. I love radios because you can chat with people easily on them. Garmin is awesome for just being saved but, I also just wanna shoot the shit sometimes after long days.

[@warlockcommandcenter]

I use a pair of electric ear protector and a push to talk mic with an audio out. I run a short audio patch cord in the center of the coiled mic cord. So I have audio in my ears the push to talk mic near my mouth. Plus outside sounds are amplified this helps my hearing aids to pick them up.

[@66ECHO]

Brand new to GMRS. Ham license maybe soon. Have an interest in comms for disaster, shtf, etc. for localized family members. Be interested in seeing you set it up. I know it sounds common sense maybe but still would be a good vid

[@swampdweller1566]

Iv got some more radio and comms related videos coming soon that will pertain more to that

[@chazvegas_]

Nice video. Well thought out process and appreciate you taking the time to share a good solution. It takes a village my friend. Cheers.

[@swampdweller1566]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@rlic9206]

Nicely laid out video.

[@14e]

Great radio kit, got any links for the antennas?

[@swampdweller1566]

www.ebay.com/itm/321819896093?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=38vzsG44TBm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=pemyd9ygsaa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@swampdweller1566]

That is where I ordered my roll up antenna. You only need to specify what connector you want

[@rigid73able]

Thank you swamp

[@SamsquatchTactical]

Your channel is way underrated dude. Love these videos. You should make a video on how to use these radios. I have a uv5r because thats what i was told to get. Dont have a clue how to use it either lol. I was told theres freqs that i can use that doesnt require license but i havent really researched it.

[@swampdweller1566]

Iv got a few videos in the works about radio and comms. As well as some of the uses I have them for and so on. So stay tuned hopefully soon! Thanks for the comment to!

[@mdc21787]

A good starter but def get the uv9r pro next, higher wattage and waterproof

[@KrKr_FL]

Whats the connector name you chose? Great info bro

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Thanks for the info.

[@SteffenBoserup]

Thank you, for remembering to mention the required licence - To those vievers who don't have a licence, there's great radios around , which don't require a licence, they are on a different band, but there's plenty of frequencys to use. I did'nt see anything in Swamp Dweller's video that can't benefit somebody using public frequencys.

[@swampdweller1566]

Thank you. Seems people tend to get a little butt hurt about this stuff. I hope you enjoyed it!

[@BryanFussell]

What type of connector do you have on top? I have some hearing loss and never could quite understand. Really enjoyed this video. You have a new subscriber.

[@swampdweller1566]

@BryanFussell it's a BNC connection. I got it from signalstuff website when I ordered the antenna

[@AlphaCharlieConcepts]

Good setup.

[@swampdweller1566]

Always trying to improve 💪🏻

[@dennisseverns4014]

Great basic set up, just put a longer comment on your Community post, about this set up. Enjoy!!

[@swampdweller1566]

Thank you!

[@rlic9206]

I'm subscribed!

[@genemcphee8053]

A true example of the KISS principle

[@swampdweller1566]

Best way to be, thanks for watching

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Add a satellite phone or text messanger on the iridium network

[@jackredd7088]

What is the range on this radio? Can you have a private two way call?

[@swampdweller1566]

If it's simplex it's pretty much just line of sight, using a repeater you can get some good distance tho

[@mdc21787]

No privacy but some radios have a scrambled function, only compatible with each other tho so u gotta buy two. The new baofeng 5rh has it, pretty cheap maybe $25

[@rapache1]

You should put the stuff in the link below with your affiliates

[@swampdweller1566]

I'm not affiliated with any of them but I'll try and go back later on and add the links to them

[@richardmendoza738]

My issue with this video is that it wasnt long enough!! 🤘🤘

[@WadeAbout]

Nice vid. Also suggest stop buying roll ups. They are so so easy and cheap to make yourself plus…. Better to know how to trouble shoot in the field.

[@TheTarkovSh00ter]

You don’t need a license if you’re in the woods talking to your friends. They could never track your location even if they wanted too

[@swampdweller1566]

That's good

[@anonymous_friend]

Repeaters will go down if we need radios. I don't even consider it an option.

[@swampdweller1566]

That's good

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Make your own with a couple of Baofengs and a solar charger.

[@mikemcdonald5147]

yep repeaters will and can go down. That's why you can use simplex. Have a mobile radio with higher power25-100 watts and talk further without a repeater. Get a general class license and talk around the world on a few watts up to 1500 watts.

[@atilliar]

can you provide a link to the antenna?

[@swampdweller1566]

www.ebay.com/itm/321819896093?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=38vzsG44TBm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=pemyd9ygsaa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@swampdweller1566]

Try that one, you'll have to tell him what connection you want when you order

[@reddog9884]

Make yourself a JUNGLE ANTENNA that will roll up in your kit.

[@GeorgiaWoodsmen]

And save your life.

[@t3fLoN77]

-73- brother

[@883jpb]

Those licenses are a scam

[@swampdweller1566]

Thanks for the comment, a welcome sacrifice to the algorithm

[@883jpb]

@@swampdweller1566 what does that even mean lmao

[@swampdweller1566]

@yungjbaby it means thanks for the comment lmao

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

All license's are scams making us pay to use something we have a god giving right to do as free men.

[@chazvegas_]

I'm also here for the algorithm. Cheers

[@buzz5969]

Get caught without a license.

[@ghostedyoutuber263]

It is okay to be articulate. Feel free to pronounce the word "THAT" correctly.

[@swampdweller1566]

I'll be sure to tell my English teacher to help me be more articulate

[@ghostedyoutuber263]

thanks! I was the victim of a public skool edjucation ...so I had similar issues... but with the help of the interwebs, I was able to mitigate those issues.

[@swampdweller1566]

@ghostedyoutuber263 so thankful you could grace us with your intellect

[@ghostedyoutuber263]

@@swampdweller1566 no problem, my 1.5 semesters in college made me what I am today.

[@swampdweller1566]

@ghostedyoutuber263 fantastic I'm sure your just a wealth of knowledge with 1.5 semesters under your belt

[@JohnTarbox]

Well done. DE WA1KLI