IC-705 + CHA-PORTA MAST/CHA-TDL Combo @ Coronado National Forest

Описание: Join me for a quick Parks on the Air activation at Coronado National Forest (US-4429) using the Icom IC-705 and the Chameleon CHA-PORTA-MAST + CHA-TDL combo. This was a relaxed, real-world field session focused on portable efficiency, quick deployment, and making solid contacts from a beautiful Arizona location.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:40 – Setup
23:20 – Activation
1:00:46 - QRT & Pack Up

Activation Details:
• Park: Coronado National Forest — US-4429
• Date Activated: 12/7/2025
• Band(s) Used: 20M
• Mode(s): SSB
• Total QSOs: 10
• Best DX: KO4GAR in South Carolina - 1,718.6 mi

Equipment Used:
• Radio: Icom IC-705
• Antenna: Chameleon CHA-PORTA-MAST with CHA-TDL
• Logging Software: World Radio League
• Other Gear: MAT-705+ Tuner and StarLink Mini.

In This Video:
• Quick field setup of the CHA-TDL on the PORTA-MAST
• Real-time on-air operation
• Lessons learned from knot properly putting away coax (yes… it was exactly as tangled as you’re imagining)
• Barks on the Air?” — because apparently I can’t say “Parks on the Air” without inventing a new canine-based award program
• A little about Parker Canyon Lake.

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