Join me on this exciting adventure as I hike to the top of Whitetail Peak with my ham radio to participate in Summits on the Air (SOTA). In this video, I showcase the Radioddity GS-5B, a dual-band VHF/UHF transceiver, and field test it by making contacts with other ham radio operators. I then put up a homebrew 3D printed 28 MHz (10-meter) antenna and make even more contacts, reaching as far away as Florida and North Carolina from Arizona. My friend Brian accompanies me on this SOTA activation, adding to the excitement of the day.
GS-5B product page: https://www.radioddity.com/products/radioddity-gs-5b
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3D Printed Antenna Printables Project: https://www.printables.com/model/406714-mini-dipole-antenna
Antenna Parts:
M3 x 8mm Black Phillips Truss Head Wood Screws https://amzn.to/3lCG9La
28mm Mini Metal Alligator Clips https://amzn.to/3lzZ1ub
SMA Coaxial Panel Mount Connector https://amzn.to/3TDYvYM
BNC Female Panel Mount Connector https://amzn.to/42zd3wV
SO239 Bulkhead Connector https://amzn.to/3ngrtlq
Wire https://amzn.to/3FHziXt
BNC Adapter: https://amzn.to/3N6njHN
Cord for antenna tiedown: https://amzn.to/3HaQHZt
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