My ESSENTIAL Portable HF Ham Radio Gear & Setup!

I've been asked to show off my portable ham radio gear and how I set it up. This is a bit of a loaded question because my gear, bag, and overall setup change depending on the situation. For example, when I'm traveling by airplane, I need to keep it tiny and light—often opting for QRP (low power) equipment.

But today, I’m showcasing the gear I've been carrying more recently. In this video, I’ll walk you through my current setup and explain why these particular items have become my essential gear for the field. I'll also go over things you may consider for your portable ham radio gear bag.

Video links That may help you. These links should help you see my gear, understand what gear i've used, or how to build your own gear:

_____Documentation Links___________

ARMY FIELD MANUAL - apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/ADA155204.pdf

___________VIDEOS_______________

▶️▶️▶️ youtu.be/tx97qwDI0y0

▶️▶️▶️- youtu.be/lL6M6sve7sA
▶️▶️▶️- youtu.be/DIL6NcjH7mQ
(Admittable moment: I didn't do a great job with the soldering.)
▶️▶️▶️ youtu.be/F71npT_oYc0
▶️▶️▶️ youtu.be/pdeYQtNlC_k
▶️▶️▶️ youtu.be/Sp7HUN3e-Ak
▶️▶️▶️ youtu.be/zr5Ecwd4sYU
▶️▶️▶️ youtu.be/Snci92SRMOo
▶️▶️▶️ - youtu.be/osYYuDRcWfk
▶️▶️▶️ youtu.be/psvlA2r7EwE

Links to gear I use (Where possible, I use Affiliate links and may earn a commission)

🛒🛒🛒🛒 AliExpress "Discoverer" backpack - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DF8Yx5d (Cheaper ones are on there, but I have not tested them, the shipping time, etc)
🛒🛒🛒🛒 Winders, EFHW kits and Masts - etsy.com/shop/HamRadioDudeSells
@YaesuUSAOfficial FT891 - hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=71-002216
🛒🛒🛒🛒 SUPERBAT - Coaxial Cable - amzn.to/481YNjt'

Don't forget to subscribe to @HAMRADIODUDE (or don't, whatever)