i use a fanny pack strapped to my ALICE backpack frame.
Sorry GM0WEZ, i didn’t mean to go off topic and hijack your story. i just had a few questions about the radio under the pack… Paul w0rw
The radio is a UK/PRC319, 5/50W radio with Antenna Tuner right under the black bag.
It covers 1.5 to 40 MHz. 10 Channels, no VFO tuning. All solid state, micro processor controlled. It also runs PSK, RTTY, Winlink using an external Modem. You can see more at info PRC319@groups.io | Home . The fanny packs store the whip antenna loading coil, headphones and key. The handset clips on the left side. The special left side module contains a cw keyer, audio amp, speaker, squelch and clock. The battery contains 14 - 26650 LiIon cells giving 28V at 6AH. The pack weight is about 27 pounds. That is enough to keep the whip vertical. The 319 was made by MEL in Crawley, UK, 1988.
Paul w0rw
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