[amsat-bb] FM sat chaos

[Don KB2YSI]

No doubt, it can be a back killer if you keep it on for too long. I'm
planning another version which is more self contained and provides a bit of
shelter the head unit. I have a rain cover for the backpack but nothing too
good for the head unit.

I'm also thinking about using smaller batteries, the 20Ah is a bit of
overkill for this use, but the run time is pretty long. ;-)

On Sat, Jul 6, 2019, 11:33 BOB via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

>  Don,
>
> Impressive set-up! Also, very impressive that you have the
>
> strength to wield that assembly!!
>
> GL/73, Bob K8BL
>
> P.S. I have a spare IC-820H that sits on my tailgate when
>
>  I rove and the Arrow sits on a tripod while I sit on my butt.
>      On Saturday, July 6, 2019, 11:13:50 AM EDT, Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>  I use a D74 and an IC-7100 built into a man pack so it is portable and not
> tethered to a fix spot or hard surface. There is a picture of my system in
> this album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/q6IMFF4PjYb1c5HO2   I attach the
> head
> unit to the straps of the backpack after it is on my back.
>
> My Arrow holder for the RX radio (D74):
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/CHRaFDvYqwKkKLr87
>
> On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 11:11 AM Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > On 2019-07-05 10:03, John Brier wrote:
> > > Eh, what you describe might be inexpensive, but I wouldn't call that
> > > easy.
> >
> > Cheap, easy, fast. Pick any two. :-)
> >
> > --- Zach
> > N0ZGO
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> --
> 73,
> Don KB2YSI
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