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 [email protected] 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 < [email protected]> 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 < [email protected]> 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. :-)
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