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John Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 19 Feb 2005 19:01:35 -0500
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My power supply is actually a little smaller then that so that should work
out for me fine, I have the samlex 23 amp supply which is a little smaller
then the MFJ, I'll have to look at that backpack. would you happen to have a
link or something I can look at the description on?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 6:31 PM
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
>
>
>
> Louis Kim Kline
> A.R.S. K2LKK
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