Cliff's Notes on Amateur Radio | HAM - GMRS - And More!

010 - HF & POTA Gear Haul 2024 - Part 1


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In this episode, I share my Amateur Radio journey over the past three and a half weeks since my first Parks On The Air activation in episode 9. I share why I've been "radio silent" when it comes to new podcast episodes for this show during this same period of time. I quickly mentioned TCRS Episode 731 and TrainWithCliff.com.

I've become quite obsessed with Parks On The Air, operating HF portably, and have even set a goal to activate every park in the POTA database for the state of Kentucky. In just three and a half weeks, I've completed 42 POTA activations across 15 different parks and made a total of 1,762 QSOs. You can Follow My POTA Stats By Clicking Here.

In this episode, I walk you through the gear I've purchased for my portable HF operations. Here's a list of equipment mentioned in the episode, with affiliate links included.

Power Related Purchases

  • Deep Cycle Marine/RV Battery - Lead Acid (not recommended - see Episode 11 for Part 2 of my HF & POTA Gear Haul)
  • O Ring Terminal to Power Pole Cables - Amazon Link
  • LiTime 500A Battery Monitor with Shunt - Amazon Link
  • 1 to 4 PowerPole Splitter Cable - Amazon Link
  • Power Pole Crimper and PowerPole Set - Amazon Link
  • A 78 Watt Dual PD USB-C and and one USB 3.0 - Amazon Link
  • Antenna Related Purchases

    • JPC-12 Vertical Antenna - Amazon Link
    • Arborist Throw Line Kit - Amazon Link
    • LDG Electronics Antenna Tuner Interface Cable for Icom Radio - Amazon Link
    • 3ft Coax Jumper Cables - Amazon Link
    • Ham Sticks - Amazon Link
    • NMO to 3/8” X24 Mount Adapter for Magnet Mount - Amazon Link
    • 75ft RG8X Cable - Amazon Link
    • Nano VNA to check SWR - (not recommended - see Episode 11 for Part 2 of my HF & POTA Gear Haul) - Amazon Link
    • Some SO-239 to SMA Male adapter - Amazon Link
    • Misc Purchases

      • A Fold up Canopy 10ft by 10ft - Amazon Link
      • 4× 10-pound canopy weights - Amazon Link
      • Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! In episode 11, I'll share how selling my 1974 Volkswagen Beetle provided me with a $9,000 budget for radio gear, and I'll walk you through all the exciting purchases I've made with some of those funds.

         

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