Hi Lou,

I did much the same thing.  I had the 706 in one compartment along with the
LDG auto tuner and the qsy'er and the Samlex 1223 power supply in an outside
pocket with the mic and paddle.  I had wires, coaxes and so on in other
pockets.  I will do the same thing now with my TS-480 but won't need the
tuner which will be nice.  I found my back pack at Cosko with wheels and the
works for $50 and it is a nice back pack.

Take care and very 73.


Kevin :)
Amateur Radio:  K7RX
Navy Marine Corps MARS:  NNN0SHS




-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Louis Kim Kline
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 15:31
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Subject: Backpackable 706 Station

Hi to all.

This is mainly for John, and anyone else who is interested.

I use the large 3 pocket L.L. Bean backpack, and put the radio in the
largest pocket with theMillenium QSYer and the mic.  The Auto Tuner goes in
the middle pocket, and the MFJ supply goes in the outer pocket, and it all
fits.  I also use plastic bags as an extra precaution against scratching,
although putting things in separate pockets reall keeps metal from hitting
metal.  I can also get a straight key in there.

I was pleasantly surprised the first time I tried it to think that I could
carry a fully functional HF 100 watt station around on my back without
causing back injury!  Since the MFJ switching supply doesn't weigh very
much, the overall weight isn't bad at all.  I never weighed it, but for a
45 year old man who is somewhat out of shape, it isn't bad to carry.

73, de Lou K2LKK



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