Yaesu 818 QRP at Blackstone edge

[@DnBclassictunes]

Funny hearing myself on the video John. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos. 73's Caine

[@moorlandmule9327]

Hello Cain, the video clearly demonstrates what a superb and clean transmission you have from Elsham Top in Humberside to North East Manchester. Thanks for the contact.

[@DnBclassictunes]

@@moorlandmule9327 Appreciated mate. Don't forget to check the clips I have of you on my Instagram. Just put your callsign in the search if you haven't looked already 🙂

[@driverfilmsshortwavechannel]

I was there yesterday with my FT857D. Got loads of contacts using a HB9CV and 30W. Brilliant take off for VHF!

[@moorlandmule9327]

Excellent well done.

[@glenhoff1443]

Fantastic. More of theseplease, nice antenna. Will go and buy one asap. Worth getting a spare batter. All the best!

[@moorlandmule9327]

I am glad that you have liked this video and I shall try and do some more in the future. Cheers

[@MatthiasLenardt]

Hey, thank you for sharing. Enjoy this tiny powerful radio. You will have lot's of interesting contacts in the future. Greetings 🍀 Matthias 👋 DL1NDG

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

Got my licence a month ago, started to do SOTA to mix radio in with my walking. Stumbled across this video and find I’ve copied you; same radio, dump bag and antenna! Spooky….. they say copying is a form of flattery. It’s a really effective outfit and even has room for my LiPo battery connected to the power socket as the internal battery doesn’t quite last a busy session.

[@moorlandmule9327]

Excellent; Great minds think alike! I hope that you enjoy thr rest of my short films and good luck with your SOTA activations.

[@philkennedy342]

Nice work with the 818 I’ve got the 817 brilliant little radios perfect for qrp portable working big thumbs up mate de M6dnu 73’s

[@doctordilanka]

Aren't these just SLIGHTLY more in output power than a Yaesu-VX 6R HT? - Basically not even close to 100W like the 857D? If so, what's the point of this over a simpler HT like a Yaesu VX 6R? Just that it's all band? - why not just get a modern 100w radio like the 857D?

[@philkennedy342]

Yes the 818 is very slightly more powerful but not by much.. And yes you could use a handheld and qrp operating is low power normally less than 10 watts that’s the fascination of operating qrp portable….

[@mltdwn77]

What bag do you have it in.. seems to fit great.

[@moorlandmule9327]

Hello Mike please follow the link, you can have British MTP, Dessert sand or Olive green. Its a really handy cost effective bag. www.nicks-kit.co.uk/british-terrain-pattern-clothingwebbing-and-bergens-71-c.asp

[@Луннаябаза-69-33]

Молодец!-Вышел на связь,еще бы дальность связи показал,сколько в км вышло?-Good luck!

[@moorlandmule9327]

Спасибо за ваш комментарий

[@daveys]

Just worked you from Droylsden on 145,550FM. Have subscribed. 73 de G2DS

[@moorlandmule9327]

Thanks Dave, nice contact from Calderdale.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Great contact 73

[@terryyaesu2009]

Nice video john. DPX

[@moorlandmule9327]

Glad you like it

[@MrLittlmike22]

thats great stuff ! love the bag/case for the 818 - I am still looking for a solid one and that one looks to fit the bill. Care to share marker/model please?

[@moorlandmule9327]

Hello, the bag is a Sondstrom camera bag which I picked up from PC World/Curry, I couldn't believe how lucky I was when I checked the dimensions. The Hand book for the FT818 is a similar size to the radio so I took the handbook as a guide for the dimensions. You can always just take the radio if you wish, I just found it easier to take the book.

[@MrLittlmike22]

@@moorlandmule9327 ah I see but we are thinking about different bags I think hahah the one I mean is a lovely multi terrain pattern ?

[@MrLittlmike22]

Canteen pouch ? Ammo pouch maybe ?

[@moorlandmule9327]

Ah; Sorry about that, yes I am with you now. £8.99 from nicks kit; www.nicks-kit.co.uk/british-terrain-pattern-large-dump-pouch-11719-p.asp. You can choose what ever colour you want and it is full of pockets and will loop onto a belt, it is a really cheap and handy bit of kit. I have two, one in MTP and one in green which I use for storing water and food which you may spot on the waste strap of my Bergen if you look closely at the other videos.

[@MrLittlmike22]

@@moorlandmule9327 amazing thank you that was really helpful much appreciated

[@alvarogaitan2529]

awesome video thanks 73 from kb2uew

[@moorlandmule9327]

Hello Alvaro. I am pleased to learn that you have enjoyed the videos, I feel that it is important to share our experiences and to inspire and support our fantastic global amateur radio community. 73

[@moorlandmule9327]

Hello Alvaro I am happy to learn that you have enjoyed the video and hope that you shall enjoy more in the future. 73

[@PWRSLV]

Superb contact to Elsham, John. What, 65? 70 miles? Nice work 👍

[@moorlandmule9327]

It Sure is. Elsham top is by the junction of the M180 and A15 which is very close to the Humberside airport. I cant wait to get out again, and I shall make that my battery is fully charged!

[@peterclifford8305]

Not sure why you would go to so much effort and expense to work 2.5 watts VHF/UHF. You might as well use a 5-watt Baofeng UV-5R handheld with a reasonable antenna.

[@moorlandmule9327]

Hand helds get hot and the battery expires quite quickly.