Pedestrian Mobile x2, QRP SSB 5w Iowa to Georgia

[@ralphnunn3]

"I'm out of breath. It must be the altitude". I lost it.

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Bwahahaha Ralph.. I read your comment.. I lost it, LOL .. too funny.. Thanks for the laugh and stopping by.. I appreciate it.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@cchalfantusa]

The end when you showed the elevation difference was epic. +7ft! And you didn’t even embellish by using meters (hams at the local club give me a hard time about meters in when sharing about my long distance VHF+ contacts)

[@captbart3185]

Last time I was pedestrian mobile was with a PRC-25 and I said things like “24 FIRE MISSION over” and “Drop 50 fire for effect “. I loved being artillery but was glad I didn’t have to carry those things after flight school.

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Captbart.. Thank you for your service.. I hope I never have to be pedestrian mobile if shtf, but if I do, I know it will work.. Thanks for stopping by and watching.. I appreciate it.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@RobPetty622]

Love the humor! Enjoy the hills…er, summits where you find them.

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

haha.. thanks Rob.. Even though I keep a straight face and sound like I'm serious.. I'm laughing inside my head at the obvious sarcasm that comes out of my mouth.. I'm glad someone else appreciates it too, LOL Thanks for watching.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@cchalfantusa]

“Thiner air up here…” great straight face without busting a laugh!

[@kennethblackwell1137]

Fun. Just got around to watch this one. More radio fun. 😀😀

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Ken.. This was a lot of fun.. I enjoy Pedestrian Mobile, walkin and talkin.. The folks in the hood kind of look at me funny... but I just think it cause they are jelly, LOL.. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@randalltom9750]

I appreciate your operational style! I enjoyed the video.

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Randall Tom.. haha, I didn't know I had an operational style, LOL... Glad you enjoyed the video.. Thank you for stopping by and dropping a comment... I appreciate it.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@airheadzradioadventures]

That's awesome!

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Thanks.. It was fun to experiment with and put together the video.. PedeMobi is a fun way to do ham radio... 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@jh1812]

Excellent job ! I’m hoping to be on the air very soon. I’ll also be doing mostly QRP. I live in an apartment building on the twelfth floor. It has its challenges but I’ll figure things out. I’ve been putting together a QRP rig. I have just about everything that I’ll need to be either pedestrian manpak or remote broadcast. Thank you for sharing this video. It gives those of us who are just starting out a confidence mode to pursue. Regards from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hello John.. Thx for stopping by and watching the video.. Nice to see you putting together a QRP pedestrian rig.. You'll have a lot of fun with that as well as the rewards of working stations QRP.. Keep me posted on your progress.. Also, if interested, we have a QRP SSB facebook group and can be found at facebook.com/groups/qrpssb if you are interested in joining.. Thanks for your comment.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@jh1812]

@@hamradioqrp-k0klb Hello Kevin ! Thank you for the invite! I just submitted my membership request. Regards John

[@Kody10538]

Lately I've been fascinated with pedestrian mobile contacts. This makes me want to try it even more. Soon! Awesome video. Now, do an informal pedestrian mobile net. Haha. 73. KC3OLZ

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Kody... Thanks for stopping by.. Pedestrian mobile is a lot of fun.. It opens the door to new and challenging adventures.. For instance.. a Pedestrian Mobile POTA activation (see video) ! !.. I did one with my nephew and it was a lot of fun for us all.. Its turning cold here in Iowa now, so my PedeMobi days are limited until next spring.. Keep me posted on your experiences with it.. I think you'll enjoy the challenge... Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@q07906]

Amazing! Keep up the good work!

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hello VB. Thank you for your comment. I appreciate you stopping by and watching. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@radiotests]

pretty cool! hello from farm country Lake County, IL 🚜

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Craig.. Thanks for stopping by and watching.. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.. Thank you.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@feeatlastfeeatlast5283]

Awesome, Man. Maybe if you could get a tractor up there on the mount one day and climb up on it you could actually see Sam! Two crazy nuts = one QSO!

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Bwahahahaha Rick.. that's funny.. LMAO.. Or maybe even Jersey, LOL.. Thanks for the laugh... 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@mewrongwayKOCXF]

Fun video Keven and Sam!! Really enjoy it!

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

We had fun creating and producing the video.. Thx for watching... 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@johnsonstechworld]

I saw your channel in the KZbin live chat of "HF Portable / Mobile Livestream - Outer Banks" and just now and visited!

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi johnsonstechworld.. Thank you for stopping by. Walt at CW&W has a great channel.. I watch it all the time.. Come back again soon.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@Linas_LY2H]

Very good idea to have a sked with Sam also running pedestrian mobile, kinda' prepping excercise! 73! Linas LY2H

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Linas.. thx for stopping be and making a comment.. yes, it was a good test to see if Mobile backpacks could have enough antenna to make the trip low power.. The conditions were somewhat favorable and it worked.. Thx for watching.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@DK5ONV]

That's the cool Shit everyone loves to watch...give it us really good, Kevin. 💯🎸🍻🙋‍♂

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

haha.. Thanks UG.. always nice to have you stop by and comment.. I appreciate it.. Keep up your good work and videos from Germany ! !.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@DK5ONV]

@@hamradioqrp-k0klb Thx Kevin, I will. Have a nice scientifical weekend. 73 de YFUG 👏👍🙋‍♂

[@VE2FGJ]

Fantastic Kevin! Great idea, I should try that too! 73

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Frank.. Thanks for your comment and stopping by.. Let me know if you get a rig together and we can try a QSO across the border.. Thanks for watching.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Just brilliant

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi DAH.. Thanks for your comment and watching.. I appreciate it.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

Nice work guys!!!

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Jeff.. Thanks.. It was a fun challenge to work Sam in GA.. Conditions were a little wonky (what's new, right? LOL) but we got it done.. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.. I appreciate it... 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@davemaier7]

Kevin, I am a huge fan of yours! You absolutely exemplified the very best of Ham Radio. Dave K7CI

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Dave.. Thanks for your comment.. I'm not sure about that, but if that means having a lot of fun playing and experimenting with the radio, then count me in!!.. LOL It's always a pleasure hearing from you.. Thanks for stopping by and watching.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@davemaier7]

Also, I really enjoy seeing members of your family and your dog.

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

@@davemaier7 Thanks Dave.. I don't remember if you've seen our "The Behn Brothers" YT channel ?.. Here is a link to one of our farm harvest videos you might like if not.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ_Reo2vo5aIfc0 ...

[@alvarogaitan2529]

thanks, Kevin terrific job 73 from kb2uew

[@royramdeen8864]

Kevin you are just irresistible... Man I love ya. Hope you're getting ready to put the crops in. Keep the proven science coming. God bless..

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Roy.. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.. Field work will probably start in the next few weeks and planting shortly after once the soil temps warm up.. I'm looking forward to experimenting with more "random objects" and see how they perform.. Thanks for watching.. I appreciate it.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@royramdeen8864]

@@hamradioqrp-k0klb Thanks Kevin, you volgs are always a breath of fresh air, always intregued on what you are thinking of next around the homestead. You will have a good year out in the fields. gods willing.

[@DK5ONV]

Great job done by you and Sam 💯🎸🎸🎸👍

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Thanks UG.. I'll pass your comment along to Sam.. k0klb

[@1crazynordlander]

I love it! I didn't know you had a IC-705. I am down in CO visiting my daughter and her family. I am going to try using my new MFJ manual tuner like yours and hook up the rain gutters and give it a try tomorrow. I brought my my whip like yours also. It got the job done getting into the YL System and one hunted POTA contact. 73 Kevin KA0KAE

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hey Kevin.. I just got the 705 a week ago and have been having a blast pedestrian mobile.. I knew you were in CO and I heard you checking into the YL system a few times.. It may take a few tries to get the tuner dialed in but once you find the sweet spot, you'll probably have a 1:1 SWR.. good luck, have fun and enjoy to visit.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@bradhansen4312]

Excellent idea! I've been interested in building something similar for a while.

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Brad.. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.. There are some really cool PedeMobi rigs that folks have built out there that work great.. There are a lot of ways to build and rebuild your design to make it work for you.. It's a fun adventure.. Good luck and hope to hear you PedeMobi on the air some day.. Thanks for watching.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@billbolen8115]

Awesome, dude!

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Thanks Bill.. I appreciate your comment.. Thanks for watching.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@IAJeeper]

This is REALLY COOL! Great video. Make sure you drink plenty of water, the higher elevation can sneak up on ya. :) Being from Iowa, I also love the use of bailing twine, excellent! Matt - KE0TXC

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Matt.. Thanks for your comment.. Haha.. I know, right.. These Iowa summits can be dangerous at those higher elevations, LMAO.. I gained 7ft by hiking to the hill (summit), too funny.. I would have been better off climbing the 70ft silo, LOL.. Thanks for stopping by and watching.. I appreciate it.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Nice work 🎉

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hello D C.. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.. I appreciate it.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@VA3OSO]

Good contact!

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Carson.. Thanks for stopping by and commenting .. We had fun making it work.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@wesr.e.3909]

Kevin, It was the altitude at your location that made your comm possible with Sam.

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Wes.. haha, I think you nailed it, LOL.. For 50 years I always thought that hill was huge.. at least it was when trying to pull wagons full of corn over it with the tractor, LOL... Come to find out it's only 7ft higher than the home farm.. too funny, the 70ft Silo is higher than the top of that hill, LOL... Thanks for your comment and for watching.. I appreciate it.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@vinniec5286]

I really enjoyed that!

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Vinnie.. Thanks for stopping buy and leaving a comment.. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.. we had fun doing it as well.. Come back again soon.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@vinniec5286]

@@hamradioqrp-k0klb I watched a few more of your videos and had to like and subscribe. :)

[@youtubeaccount931]

Really cool!

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I appreciate it. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@janiceemery2008]

👍

[@herrwabbaloo937]

This is a terrific video, excellent editing to show both operators during the QSO. I’m putting together a portable /PM station to take along on hikes/camping trips with my two kids who are interested in ham radio/outdoor fun. What power source were you using? Jeff, KF5KWO, Texas

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Jeff.. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.. That sounds like great fun for the kids to take a PM station out on hikes and camping.. I sure enjoy taking it along on my backpack.. For power, I am using the Icom 705 radio's internal battery which only allows me to TX at 5w power.. If I want the full 10w power, then I would need an external battery and I would probably use a Bioenno 3ah or 6ah battery... Thanks for watching and it sounds like a great summer of radio adventure for your kids. Have Fun.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

How many miles were you apart? I think your tuner was zapping your transmitting power?

[@FarmRCPilot]

Hi MRBB.. We are around 900 miles apart.. Thanks for watching and commenting.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@AnthonyBecerra]

What band was the QSO on? Thanks for sharing the video. 73

[@davidh9368]

Kevin mentioned his 20M hamstick.

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Anthony.. Thanks for your comment.. it was 20m we made the contact on.. Thanks for watching.. I appreciate it.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Thanks David.. 73

[@RobPetty622]

Alice packs live on!

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Yes they do.. with the next generation of young adults.. 73

[@AnthonyBecerra]

Just had a question pop into my head: Did you use a counterpoise or "tiger tail" when doing the QSO? Was wondering if that would have improved the QSO you guys had. 73

[@hamradioqrp-k0klb]

Hi Anthony.. We both drag a 16ft counterpoise wire from our backpacks.. In Iowa, I had my counterpoise wire laying on the ground pointing towards Georgia.. I think Sam was on the dock and his wire dropped into the water.. Thanks for your comment and for watching.. 73, Kevin ~ k0klb

[@AnthonyBecerra]

@@hamradioqrp-k0klb Awesome! Thanks for replying and sharing. 73

[@Ziptietechnician]

What part of Iowa?

[@larspregge6420]

Freaks ^^