In this episode, I continue sharing my initial amateur radio gear purchases after selling my 1974 Classic Volkswagen Beetle, which provided me with a $9,000 budget for the hobby.

Radio Purchases

• ICOM 7300 - For Home Base Station - Amazon Link
• Yaesu FT-891 - For Mobile / Portable Use - Amazon Link
• Yaesu YSK-891 Separation Kit for FT-891 - Amazon Link
• Lido heavy Duty Cup Holder - Direct Link

Antenna Related Purchases

• Yaesu ATAS 120A - Mobile Auto Tuning Antenna - Amazon Link
• LDG Z-11 PRO II Antenna Tuner - Home or Portable Use - Amazon Link
• LDG-Y-ACC Cable - Tuner Cable for Yaesu FT-891 - Amazon Link
• Diamond K400C Trunk/Hatchback Mount with 6Ft Coax - Amazon Link
• Rig Expert Stick 500 Antenna Analyzer - Direct Link
• MyAntennas.com EFHW 40-10 2K - Direct Link

Power Related Purchases

• Wattcycle 12v 100Ah LifePO4 Battery Mini with Bluetooth - Amazon Link
• Renogy 100 Watt 12V Portable Solar Panel w/ 20A Charge Controller - Amazon Link
• Sunforce 7 Amp Charge Controller - Amazon Link
• LiTime 12V 20A AC Battery Charger - Amazon Link
• ANKG 150A Watt Power Analyzer w/ PowerPole connections - Amazon Link

The HamAlert app is a fantastic tool to ensure you never miss when I’m activating a park. Available on both iOS and Android, HamAlert lets you set a trigger to receive push notifications whenever my call sign, KQ4UUR, is spotted.

With a simple setup, you’ll get instant alerts showing the park I’m activating and the frequency where I was most recently spotted. Whether you’re chasing parks or just want to tune in to my activations, HamAlert keeps you in the loop, real-time, so you can easily make contact.

Download either the ANDROID APP or the IOS APP