Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After waiting all week for clear weather forecasted on a Friday, I show up at the lake edge for a perfectly beautiful activation spot only to find clouds and more rain. Will I be forced to activate this gorgeous spot from inside the truck???
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Map of all of my activation locations on MyMaps:
google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1iEKlKvNlrwZZO1Y1mjNuA0W_DeFu-Vk&usp=sharing
00:00 - Welcome
00:10 - Theme
00:30 - Travel Montage
02:22 - Introduction
06:35 - Some Operating in the Truck
13:07 - Finally Make It Back Outside
31:20 - Wrap-up
32:02 - Outro
Set Up:
Yaesu FT-891
100 watts SSB
Chameleon 17-ft Whip on MFJ Triple Mag-Mount
9ah Bioenno LiFePO4
N3FJP logging software on 12-volt Gateway Laptop
AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS:
Radio Equipment:
Bioenno 9ah LiFePO4 - amzn.to/4lsyrww
Bioenno 15ah LiFePO4 - amzn.to/4kWqEqF
Sony ICD-PX470 Stereo Digital Voice Recorder - amzn.to/4mua8zk
Nanuk 909 Case - amzn.to/4jgwB03
Nanuk 910 Case - amzn.to/3Z3wFcl
Digirig DR-891 - amzn.to/4k8CuO1
Lido Suction Cup Mount for Yaesu Mobile Radios - amzn.to/4mwZ9VT
CW Morse Iambic Paddles - amzn.to/3FvcLQP
Arrow II 70cm/2m Yagi Antenna w/out duplexer - amzn.to/3Sl55Ub
Sandbags for antenna tripod - amzn.to/3HdwVzn
Vekkia Headlamp w/ redlight - amzn.to/43sLOFw
Rite in the Rain logbook - amzn.to/4kBAz4B
Heil Sound foot switch - amzn.to/45x5QkG
Nano VNA-H antenna analyzer - amzn.to/4jgVedf
InnoView 15.6 Inch FHD 1080P portable monitor - amzn.to/3Tk7yPf
Recording Equipment:
DJI Wireless Mic System (not what I have, but what I'd get today) - amzn.to/43xRsq3
Other Items I Really Love:
12.5' Quik-Set Clam - amzn.to/4nqHz69
National Park Map Coffee Mug - amzn.to/3FCEhMn
Music:
"The Truth (Ain't Worth Knowing)" - by Rockin' For Decades
epidemicsound.com/track/ODdXdlAJJo
"Rusty Nails" - by Got Happy
epidemicsound.com/track/OUORcm6mpd
After waiting all week for clear weather forecasted on a Friday, I show up at the lake edge for a perfectly beautiful activation spot only to find clouds and more rain. Will I be forced to activate this gorgeous spot from inside the truck???
Support the Travelin' Ham here:
patreon.com/c/KE0VIMTravelinHam
buymeacoffee.com/thetravelinham
Also see affiliate links below. Click a link before any Amazon purchase and I get a commission even if it isn't a product I list. And it's no extra cost to you! Amazon makes more money if you don't!
Map of all of my activation locations on MyMaps:
google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1iEKlKvNlrwZZO1Y1mjNuA0W_DeFu-Vk&usp=sharing
00:00 - Welcome
00:10 - Theme
00:30 - Travel Montage
02:22 - Introduction
06:35 - Some Operating in the Truck
13:07 - Finally Make It Back Outside
31:20 - Wrap-up
32:02 - Outro
Set Up:
Yaesu FT-891
100 watts SSB
Chameleon 17-ft Whip on MFJ Triple Mag-Mount
9ah Bioenno LiFePO4
N3FJP logging software on 12-volt Gateway Laptop
AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS:
Radio Equipment:
Bioenno 9ah LiFePO4 - amzn.to/4lsyrww
Bioenno 15ah LiFePO4 - amzn.to/4kWqEqF
Sony ICD-PX470 Stereo Digital Voice Recorder - amzn.to/4mua8zk
Nanuk 909 Case - amzn.to/4jgwB03
Nanuk 910 Case - amzn.to/3Z3wFcl
Digirig DR-891 - amzn.to/4k8CuO1
Lido Suction Cup Mount for Yaesu Mobile Radios - amzn.to/4mwZ9VT
CW Morse Iambic Paddles - amzn.to/3FvcLQP
Arrow II 70cm/2m Yagi Antenna w/out duplexer - amzn.to/3Sl55Ub
Sandbags for antenna tripod - amzn.to/3HdwVzn
Vekkia Headlamp w/ redlight - amzn.to/43sLOFw
Rite in the Rain logbook - amzn.to/4kBAz4B
Heil Sound foot switch - amzn.to/45x5QkG
Nano VNA-H antenna analyzer - amzn.to/4jgVedf
InnoView 15.6 Inch FHD 1080P portable monitor - amzn.to/3Tk7yPf
Recording Equipment:
DJI Wireless Mic System (not what I have, but what I'd get today) - amzn.to/43xRsq3
Other Items I Really Love:
12.5' Quik-Set Clam - amzn.to/4nqHz69
National Park Map Coffee Mug - amzn.to/3FCEhMn
Music:
"The Truth (Ain't Worth Knowing)" - by Rockin' For Decades
epidemicsound.com/track/ODdXdlAJJo
"Rusty Nails" - by Got Happy
epidemicsound.com/track/OUORcm6mpd
