Hello everyone, In this video I show you how I arranged the contents of the ICOM backpack, the LC-192 for the QRP IC-705 radio. Including the HF Comet HFJ-350M antenna and the Diamond RS-520 support. 73 Pascal VA2PV.
Indeed. Guilty as charged. I guess if one can afford the 705, then $170 for a silly backpack is ... ahem, reasonable.
The right of the people to keep and bear Arms is fundamental and undebatable part of the freedom. I'd add cheap gas and V8 trucks however that right itself which shall not be infringed is pretty enough.
Please keep comments at least somewhat relevant to to the actual topic of this Amateur Radio News forum topic. Dave W7UUU
Luke 22:36. Dunno about Pick ups and cheap gas. I do agree with you though the backpack is silly at the price asked. For that money I could kit out a proper backpack.
So you're saying Jesus meant a radio in a bag and I have pretty nothing to object. In my part of the world gas costs some EUR1 per litre, not per gallon. Icom is well known for its greed. First buy [not cheap at all] radio and then buy damn overpriced accessories. Remote control software? Pay for it too. Sure. Moreover, everyone has their own idea of what is best. I'd rather put my lightweight 50W HF TRX (bought used for exactly the same $170 as reviewed LC-192) with sufficient battery pack and autotuner into any existing backpack I already have or could buy for cheap: 3dB below 'standard' 100W is not a big deal for typical portable station while twice less current consumption means twice smaller battery and twice less heat to be dissipated. Your backpack obviously could be different according your particular gear and your needs.
I tried out the 705 and wasn't too impressed. My 891 has better receive and better audio out for a lot less money. I tried it then bought another 891.
I can't wait to get my IC-705 and the new backpack! Pascal, thanks for showing your setup. This backpack is designed to be super light and to balance out the weight for your back. IC-705 optimally housed at top of pack. That's why I am not going to use a $9.95 'Hello Kitty' backpack from Walmart instead. (Scene below is Mt Lafayette and Cannon Mt from Sugar Hill NH. We actually have (almost) pointy mountains on the east coast...)
