George and Jeremy debrief on 2020 Winter Field Day.
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John Jacobs from the Field Radio Podcast joins us to talk about preparing for field radio operations.
PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-radio-prep Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2019” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Field Radio Podcast - http://fieldradiopodcast.org/ W7DBO.net - http://w7dbo.net/ John on Twitter - https://twitter.com/FieldRadioPod Extreme Cold Weather Gear - http://w7dbo.net/articles_cold.php Karinya - http://www.karinya.net/ ATT Signal Booster - https://www.amazon.com/Booster-Amplifier-Cellular-T-Mobile-Increase/dp/B07SC9LKTB/ref=asc_df_B07SC9LKTB/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344108281580&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10457747667646125502&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061323&hvtargid=pla-783527962771&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=73225757470&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=344108281580&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10457747667646125502&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061323&hvtargid=pla-783527962771 Boost Mobile Signal Booster - https://www.wilsonamplifiers.com/blog/boost-mobile-signal-booster/ 
John Jacobs W7DBO is back to talk about preparations for ARRL Field Day 2019. We talk equipment, operating styles, and opportunities to improve our skills.
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This week we feature several topics related to operating in the field. Jeremy debriefs on the Ohio Valley Experimenters Club 2019 Winter Field Day experience. George brings us two presentations from BayCon 2019 - Doug Hendricks KI6DS on QRP and Rex Vokey KE6MT on Summits on the Air.
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Rod Hardman VA3ON joins George for part two of the “Workbench in the Field” series. Rod and George discuss portable radio selection and field build projects.
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Get geared up for field operating and setting up your field workbench with John Jacobs W7DBO from the Field Radio Podcast. In segment 1, John outlines his method for organizing and planning your field radio adventures. In segment 2 we list essential tools, parts, and test gear you need for light weight trail ops and full scale Field Day deployments. We wrap up the show with an introduction to the Powerfilm Lightsaver MAX portable battery and solar panel.
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Field Expediency Doing work in advance selecting gear to maximize time on air versus time setting up / breaking down Field Tested Gear: Load out in living room, then load out in back yard, then load out in local park, then once gear is tested, attempt the big trip. Field test in your driveway or at the park first. Personal prep / Safety First: Personal Emergency Preparations, travel itinerary, weather observations, red flag warnings. 4 Goals:
Gear Must Be:
Segment 2 - Field Workbench Light weight radio events – SOTA, travel, casual operating, emergency prep Have a common simplex frequency Review the wilderness protocol Simplex frequencies:
Big radio events – Field Day, Contesting, Public service events TIP: Get a good cheap tool kit at Home Depot – HDX tool set $20. TIP: Get a bunch of cheap tools at Harbor Freight for the club. Goals
PowerFilm Solar Lightsaver MAX Portable battery and flexible solar panel
Cables Included:
Runs the KX2 fine. No charge controller noise detected on initial trial. |
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