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Ready to take your portable ham radio game to the next level? In this ultimate antenna showdown, we compare four popular and portable HF antennas head-to-head:

👉 Chameleon MCC – https://chameleonantenna.com/products/multi-configuration-coil?variant=47369098821878
👉 Radioddity HF-009 – Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 GooZeeZoo JPC-12: https://geni.us/iOp3sqF

Adapters:
👉 3/8ths female-female: https://geni.us/bO9CY2
👉 3/8ths male-male: https://geni.us/LvqZp
👉 C Adapter M10-1.5P Male to 3/8-24 Male Adapter: https://geni.us/Kehbpyp
👉 D Adapter M10-1.5P Male to 3/8-24 Female: https://geni.us/F0A2Tm3
👉 E Adapter M10-1.5P Female to 3/8-24 Female: https://geni.us/3vjdc
👉 F Adapter- M10-1.5P Female to 3/8-24 Male: https://geni.us/GfThz67

Which one dominates for POTA (Parks on the Air) and SOTA (Summits on the Air)? Which setup is easiest to deploy in the field? Which one gives you the best signal, build quality, and value?

We break it all down in the real world — ergonomics, packability, and honest commentary from the field. If you’re considering a new portable HF antenna, watch this first.

🎒 Use Cases: Hiking, RVing, Portable Deployment, Budget DX

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00:00 – Intro: POTA/SOTA Antenna Showdown!
01:02 – Field Conditions & Setup Overview
02:11 – The Chameleon CHA PRV Experience
04:45 – MCC Antenna: Covert & Compact
06:57 – Radioddity HF-009: The Wildcard
09:28 – JPC-12: Surprisingly Versatile?
12:01 – Deployment Speed & Ergonomics
19:26 – Best Antenna for Beginners?
21:47 – Field Portability Rankings
23:55 – Final Verdict: Which One Wins?
25:15 – What’s Next: Viewer Suggestions Wanted!

Understand FCC Part 97 regulations for amateur radio. We explore exemptions, compliance responsibilities, and operator duties. Learn how to legally operate your ham radio. #HamRadio #FCCPart97 #AmateurRadio #RadioRegulations #FCCExemption #RadioCompliance #HamRadioOperator #RadioExperimentation #AmateurRadioLicense #HamRadioTips

There’s a common myth in the ham radio world: that your radio must be FCC certified. But here’s the real truth—there is no such thing as an FCC certification for a Part 97 ham radio.

In this video, I break down what the FCC actually requires, the difference between Part 15 and Part 97, and why your Baofeng isn’t automatically illegal—despite what the keyboard warriors say.

⚠️ I’ve even got the receipts—from Yaesu and Icom themselves.

📡 Licensed amateurs have the legal authority to build and operate their own radios. So why does the myth persist?

➤ Let’s settle this once and for all.

📚 Relevant FCC Rules:
• 47 CFR Part 97 – Amateur Radio Service: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97
• FCC Equipment Authorization: https://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea
• How to FCC-IDs are made up: https://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/granteecode

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👉 Icom IC-705 "Certification": https://fcc.report/FCC-ID/AFJ407500/4845832.pdf

👉 Icom IC-705 FCC Documentation: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=JJvvwk20Q%2BVg0HNdmUXSeQ%3D%3D&fcc_id=AFJ407500
👉 Yaesu FTX-blah FCC Documentation: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=JJvvwk20Q%2BVg0HNdmUXSeQ%3D%3D&fcc_id=K6620845X30
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00:00 – Intro: The FCC Certification Controversy
01:05 – The Official Statement (Read-Aloud)
02:00 – What Part 97 Actually Says
03:40 – Why Ham Radios Are Exempt from Certification
05:15 – The Role of the Operator vs. The Manufacturer
07:00 – Chinese Radios: Misunderstood or Misused?
09:00 – When FCC Certification *Is* Required (Parts 15, 90, 95)
11:20 – What About Homebrew Equipment?
13:00 – The 3,000 Watt Hypothetical Explained
14:30 – Why the Confusion Exists
15:45 – Final Thoughts: The Truth vs. The Gatekeeping

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