Field Operations
SOTA (Summits On The Air)
- Radio: Xiegu G90
- Antenna: Chameleon MPAS 2.0 / EFHW
- Power: Bioenno 12V 9Ah LiFePO4
- Accessories:
- Chameleon Antenna Winders
- SOTABeams Band Hopper End-Fed
- 28.5' Packtenna EFHW
POTA (Parks On The Air)
- Radio: Yaesu FT-710 Field
- Antenna: Buckmaster OCF Dipole / EFHW
- Power: XZNY 12V 20Ah LiFePO4
- Accessories:
- 31' Jackite Fiberglass Mast
- 25' Collapsible Mast
- 50' Paracord
- Throw Line Set
Go-Kit
- Radio: Yaesu FT5D / Quansheng UV-K5
- Antenna: Signal Stick / N9TAX SlimJim
- Power: USB Power Bank
- Accessories:
- Earbud Mic
- Notebook & Pen
- SWR/Power Meter
- SMA/BNC Adapters
Portable Antennas
End-Fed Half Wave (EFHW)
- Bands: 80m-10m
- Power: 100W PEP
- Length: ~41' (40m) / ~66' (80m)
- Tuner: Built-in 49:1 transformer
Chameleon MPAS 2.0
- Bands: 40m-6m
- Power: 100W PEP
- Height: 16-33' (adjustable)
- Tuner: Required (internal or external)
Portable Dipole
- Bands: Adjustable (40m-10m)
- Power: 100W PEP
- Setup Time: ~10 minutes
- Portability: Fits in backpack
Power Solutions
Battery Options
- Lightweight: Bioenno 12V 3Ah (1.5 lbs)
- Standard: Bioenno 12V 9Ah (5.5 lbs)
- Extended: XZNY 12V 20Ah (10.5 lbs)
Solar Charging
- Panel: 30W Foldable Solar Panel
- Controller: 10A MPPT
- Battery: 12V LiFePO4
Packing List
- Radio and accessories
- Antenna system
- Power supply
- Coax and feedline
- Notebook and pen
- Weather protection
- Tools (pliers, screwdrivers, tape)
- First aid kit
- Water and snacks
Operating Tips
- Always check the weather forecast
- Bring extra batteries/power
- Test equipment before leaving
- Follow LNT (Leave No Trace) principles
- Log all contacts
- Have fun and stay safe!