![]() Operating SSB with the IC-705Īfter operating CW for a while, I plugged in the hand mic that ships with the IC-705 for a little SSB action. I had to give my iPhone a quick power charge to make the next video. My video cut off abruptly due to a low battery message. Note: to be automatically spotted by the RBN, you must schedule your activation via the POTA website in advance, or have been already spotted by yourself or someone else, so the system will know to look for you. The video begins after I’d made a few CW contacts, but shows what it’s like changing bands and relying on the Reverse Beacon Network (RBN) to pick me up then the POTA website to auto spot me. I meant to start the camera rolling during tune-up, but forgot to hit record. Operating CW with the IC-705Īfter setting up my station, I first started on the 40M band in CW. It’s as if the viewer were there at the activation sitting next to me at the picnic table. The videos have no edits and haven’t been trimmed. I thought there might be some value in making real-time videos showing what it’s like operating CW and SSB during a POTA activation. ![]() Since I had already set up my phone to record the video above, I decided to make a couple more. ![]() Chameleon CHA Emcomm III Portable antenna.Ham Radio Workbench Distribution Panel Kit.What’s in my field kitĭale was curious about all of the components of the field kit I use with the IC-705, so I made this video: On Monday (October 19, 2020) I received an inquiry from Dale (KI5ARH) only an hour or so before packing up my radio gear to activate Lake Norman State Park (K-2740).ĭale is interested in using his recently acquired Icom IC-705 to get involved with Parks On The Air (POTA) and play radio in the field.
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