Bugout Bag Radio Field Test – Yaesu FT-817ND

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   ham slice says:

   February 1, 2015 at 5:04 PM

   Great video, does the whip cover all H.F channel’s? and where can you but
   the whip tks

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   GUERRILLACOMM says:

   February 1, 2015 at 4:12 PM

   If it helps any, its from an AN/PRC-104 man packable HF field radio. There
   should be tons in surplus.

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3. 

   Commsprepper says:

   February 1, 2015 at 3:37 PM

   Thanks Yankey – CommsPrepper

   Reply
4. 

   Flatus4La says:

   February 1, 2015 at 2:50 PM

   Enjoyed the video. Jealous of your hillside residence! I am proud to say I
   am scheduled to take my technician class license in 3 weeks and your videos
   have kept me interested! Thanks again

   Reply
5. 

   AzPapaLes says:

   February 1, 2015 at 2:49 PM

   That is a very cool whip antenna. What model is it? Thanks Take care

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6. 

   Rally Sash says:

   February 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM

   Thanks for the tips. Keep em coming. And thanks for taking us along for the
   ride.

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7. 

   Chance Evans says:

   February 1, 2015 at 1:43 PM

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   Mike A Drover says:

   February 1, 2015 at 1:33 PM

   Outstanding Video and information; as always, thanks’ for taking the time
   to make this video! And I support this site. ~M~ will be checking out the
   Yaesu 817-ND

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9. 

   Vasile Pop says:

   February 1, 2015 at 12:54 PM

   Great job and thanks for the video! I
   73 de VA6POP

   Reply
10. 

    Florida Shooter says:

    February 1, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    The yaesu is one awesome rig for all your prepper needs! It’s costly at
    $800-$900 but man it has the power to talk and all the thrills of a
    “man-pack” style, it runs parallel to a mini SINGARS basically.
    If your super tight on money get at least the baofeng UV-5R which is only
    $35 on amazon.com NOTE: Don’t talk on these radios until you are a licensed
    radio operator. FCC rules apply.

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11. 

    Totem Pole of Care says:

    February 1, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    I’m a new HAM and I’m doing a bit of research on my first HF. This is a
    really good, informative video. Thank you very much.

    Reply
12. 

    Hugh Belton says:

    February 1, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Been struggling with the choice of FT-817ND or FT-857D but you video has
    helped greatly in clearing up that choice for me. I was and am very
    impressed with the 817 for it’s versatility…right up to the point where
    you showed the batter you had with you…the same one that one would
    need for the 857. That being said, if I have to carry a heavy assed
    battery anyway, what’s a little more weight from having the 857 instead of
    the 817, with the added benefit of 100 watts? 

    Reply
13. 

    codyf115 says:

    February 1, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    What would be a good moble high power HF radio. I might be going on a
    mission trip next year and will need something reliable to talk from Africa
    to Florida. I don’t know where in Africa yet so i will need to check the
    radio laws. Also does anyone know what band would be best?

    Reply
14. 

    Wes Gilbert says:

    February 1, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Great video! I’m about to take my Technician exam in April and I’ve been
    looking at some mobiles for UHF,VHF,HF comms. Thanks for posting this demo!

    Reply
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    Elimelec Medina says:

    February 1, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    hi commsprepper…
    i was wondering… where did you got the schematics for the homemade
    antenna…
    WP4OUE
    i just got my self a yaesu ft817…
    and i have a antenna tuner mfj16010
    i only need an antenna…

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16. 

    Tim Lovejoy says:

    February 1, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Keep Your Powder Dry OM.
    73

    Reply
17. 

    awesomeinforensics says:

    February 1, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    Nice video I am thinking of getting into HAM. I have to purchase some
    study material and get on my way for a Technician License.

    Reply
18. 

    Keith G says:

    February 1, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    This was pretty darn amazing video! Thank you so much for doing this! I am
    definitely going to look at this radio! 73!! KG1USA

    Reply
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    Fred Suero says:

    February 1, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    hey you were driving me crazy seein you balance your radio like that or
    just sitting in on your transport seat !!! you should have just put it in
    the crate in the back!! anyway that seems like a good radio.. I have the
    857d with the 100 watts. 73’s

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20. 

    Navy Davy says:

    February 1, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    Great vide6o, Nice demo. I have the Icom 706 all band. I’m going to try to
    get out in march to do something like Funkey does. I’m going to add my go
    kit to it. that is the 706 in a go kit camping up here in the great Pacific
    North West.
    I like that ex-military antenna. Wouldn’t mind knowing where one could be
    obtained from?
    Thanks again.
    73’3
    DE: N6PGG/7
    Dave

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21. 

    zac030101 says:

    February 1, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    do they make any of these crypto capable?

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22. 

    David Thompson says:

    February 1, 2015 at 5:06 AM

    I have one of those same tuners, if you get rid of the coax and use 450 ohm
    ladder line to that same dipole then that antenna will tune 20 meters also
    15 , 17 , 12 , 10 meters

    Reply
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    Multirotor Pilot says:

    February 1, 2015 at 4:27 AM

    Great demo, sir. Ive been a Tech ham for 19 years, great explanation and
    details on your setup.

    Reply
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    Rifleman1964 says:

    February 1, 2015 at 4:02 AM

    The 817 is a cool rig, and i want one, however running 5 watts HF on a
    small battery with dipole strung 10′ off the ground works when conditions
    are right but its not a guaranteed thing. If making a contact is a life or
    death thing, you want a minimum 100 watts on HF. As for VHF/UHF, don’t
    count on the repeaters being open for civilian use. If they are running,
    they will be locked down for official use only. A minimum of 50 watts for 2
    meter simplex or 25 watts on SSB would be minimum.

    Reply
25. 

    1fanger says:

    February 1, 2015 at 3:27 AM

    Hi, nice rig you put together there. Why isn`t that rifle cased? Just
    asking.

    Reply

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