Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I needed a solution to replace the cheap 3D-printed rails for my 891. A new set of aluminum rails seemed kind of pricey, so I looked for other solution of equal or lesser price. When I came across the Nanuk 909 it seemed as though it would be a PERFECT fit for my POTA radio. It did not disappoint. Meet the new piece of kit that will accompany me on all kinds of new ham radio adventures in 2025 and see how the pieces start to come together.

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00:00 - Welcome
00:15 - Theme
00:35 - Introduction
02:51 - Set Up
22:29 - CW Activation
27:39 - Phone Activation
29:15 -Wrap-up
31:21 - Outro

Set Up:
Yaesu FT-891
25 watts CW
25 watts SSB
US Morse Paddles
Chameleon 17-ft Whip on Wolf River Coils Tripod
4.5ah Bioenno LiFePO4
15ah Bioenno LiFePO4
N3FJP logging software on 12-volt Gateway Laptop

Music:
"Rusty Nails" - by Got Happy
epidemicsound.com/track/OUORcm6mpd