Suggestion if you're going to make a cut through from the battery to the radio - If you don't have the capability to stitch around the hole for support (like a button hole) put a piece of duct tape on both sides and make the cut through all three layers. It will be less likely to rip the material.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
great idea!
@haramanggapuja Жыл бұрын
That or a big flag-size feed-thru rivet?
@barrybogart5436 Жыл бұрын
Or if it is nylon, just burn a hole through.
@nivid01 Жыл бұрын
Or use a hot poker to burn a hole which seals the edges.
@nivid01 Жыл бұрын
@@barrybogart5436 haha you beat me to it!
@hamradiobasics Жыл бұрын
This bag is awesome Steve ! Fits the 705 and your gear perfectly ! Thanks so much for sharing !
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@AD6DMDennis Жыл бұрын
Glad to see a Windcamp 705 cage. I still think it looks the best and has best protection out of box without needing additional parts and mods. Just wish SideKX would make a cover for it as well.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Yes! 💯agreed in the SideKX. This needs to be a thing! I'm gonna reach out to them.
@forgetyourlife5 ай бұрын
@@temporarilyofflineand what did they say?
@temporarilyoffline5 ай бұрын
@@forgetyourlife I haven't had a chance to reach out to them yet 🤣
@barndweller4573 Жыл бұрын
You just cost me some money! I have a hard case for my 705 but I am not loving it so I will try this bag. I looked at ICOM`s but just was to much money. Thank you for the video!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Thanks - Icom's bag is nice... but when you see it in person, it looks like a kid's backpack.
@Upnorthof48 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, Steve ! Every time I watch one of your videos, I end up buying something off, Amazon!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
This is the way!
@lmaoroflcopter6 ай бұрын
If you need a cheaper less "tacticool" option, check out a camcorder bag. It has the same satchel-like form factor and works great. Mine carries my ic-705, ah-705 and all the ancillary stuff such as a pi, tablet, cables and a few antenna options (sotabeams band hopper, wonderwand widebander)
@temporarilyoffline6 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@Bluecollarham9 ай бұрын
People have been sleeping on the 5.11 Jr Range Bag... it is PERFECT for the 705 and you don't look like you just got back from Afghanistan while you transport and field use
@temporarilyoffline9 ай бұрын
That's a good tip. My wallet hurts now.
@TimRedman Жыл бұрын
I've had the same bag for a year or two. Fantastic piece of gear. I've outgrown it for some POTA ops because I'm fond of my AudioTechnica over-ear headphones (luxury item that takes up a bit of space), or alternatively, I use a nylon 18L day-pack for ultralight hiking, but the Shangi-La is still getting plenty of use as a gig bag for band rehearsals, where I don't need to bring my full stage rig. I'd highly recommend it for compact applications. Even if you don't wear it as a fanny pack (which I never really did), the belt is still plenty long enough to wear it as a sling bag.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it's a good one long term, thanks
@stewartrv Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see you do this for the Xiegu X6100 as well for us poor people who can't afford an IC705 😉
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7JpnMapubnLYZs.html
@DonzLockz Жыл бұрын
Awesome but way too many pouches for me to remember so I'd have to open ever one. Haha Oh, I can't see the link for that special gas station USB cable.🤔😆
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
All fixed!
@johnathanasiou9284 Жыл бұрын
Thanks TO for this & you always come up with little gems which are deeply appreciated. Been looking for a bag for my 705 & this sounds ideal. Thanks to you also for being awesome!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
I hope it works well for you!
@mainetomass99 Жыл бұрын
Suggestion: Swap out that dual band antenna for a signal stick (bendier - yup, it’s a word) and add a 19 inch counterpoise with a ring terminal to add to the 705’s ground. The 705 doesn’t like most HT antennas and the SWR is sky high otherwise.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Good idea! The signal stick requires a counterpoise on the 705 to be happy for sure!
@barrybogart5436 Жыл бұрын
I think I have the same bag, but I bought it for photography. But I used an old camcorder bag for my KX3. For the soft bag, I could put in my IC-703 - no tuner needed, and quite a few Milwaukee M12 3A batteries. They give me 12V (not 13+V), but the 703 will run on 9.6V. Add an EFHW and I am good to go. I could add my 6m and 2m SSB HTs too.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Nice! Is a neat bag for sure.
@tangle70 Жыл бұрын
A tuner, the only thing missing from the 705 to make it the best QRP radio ever.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Right!
@janiceemery2008 Жыл бұрын
That is a nice bag Steve but I think there is something better yet to come. Thank you for sharing.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Ooh, do you have some insider info?
@owlcricker-k7ulm Жыл бұрын
Excellent overview and storage plan
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ometofu10 ай бұрын
i suggest use tool battery like dewalt or milwaukee and coupled it with a step down transformer then you're ready to go anytime plus easily to get spare battery....
@temporarilyoffline10 ай бұрын
Good idea! Thanks for watching!
@user-so2jd8io5e Жыл бұрын
It’s a great bag. I have the Bioenno 12AH battery under the radio and use the Icom stand and face the radio forward and you can easily operate the radio because it raises it up. But your idea of facing the radio up is not a bad way to go either.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Nice,that 12ah bioenno should last you forever!
@KI4ASK Жыл бұрын
Steve, that's really nice. I tend to be a rucksack guy, but that go bag is pretty nice. Thanks for sharing. 73, Joe
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe!
@MrStanwyck Жыл бұрын
Cool bag for the 705. When using the rubber duck antenna you will want to add a counterpoise wire otherwise your SWR will be high.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
This model isn't supposed to suffer from that - stay tuned for a test!
@MrStanwyck Жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline Cool. I’ll look out for it. I just got a 705 and haven’t tried using a signal stick or rubber duck on it yet.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Signal stick has an expected problem (no poise) and solution. I'd expect an ordinary duck to have similar problems and solutions
@Craines Жыл бұрын
I’ve got the same bag for my TX-500 . Works great and plenty of room!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
When I saw this bag I had to find a reason to get it. I'm a bag junkie.
@FUNKFIEBER Жыл бұрын
I have the same Bag for my X6100 and X5105. Working great!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@darylnd Жыл бұрын
Icom's instructions are to ground the radio when using an external power source. They don't say why, and I haven't gotten around to asking them.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Weird
@darylnd Жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline I've received this from Greg Popovich / KF2M, Icom Technical Support: "Mainly the grounding is for safety purposes. If there happens to be a difference in voltaqe potential between the radio and power supply. Example if you lose the ground on the power supply. If you happen to touch both the power supply, and a metallic part of the radio (adjusting the antenna, or a metal cage for the radio) you could complete a ground circuit. It is good practice to have everything bonded to ground for both safety, and noise reduction."
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
To which you replied: "ok" 🤔 😀 I get it, but that's just as remote a possibility as being bitten by a snake, right?
@t.j.speakman7723 Жыл бұрын
Cool set up TO. Thanks for the video
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Thanks and Your Welcome
@PaperworkNinja Жыл бұрын
I am now intrigued to find out if the IC-7100 and a Bioenno 12Ah battery will fit in that bag...
@temporarilyoffline9 ай бұрын
Just getting back to this - I think it would fit, but would take some effort to make an "operate from the bag" setup - the 12ah battery is an odd size and you might need to find something to recover the space or get a more rectangle vs square model (lay flat in the bottom under the base)
@DaveW6OOD Жыл бұрын
My favorite part, “this would make a good range bag “
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
I thought about having a "prop" in there, but YT frowns on that and they can tell what imagery you are using!
@LeeMcc_KI5YPR Жыл бұрын
I thought range bag first thing, but also camera bag. I prefer a pack, in case I want to walk some before hamming. Have I ever done this? No, but I will when I get the pack together for the IC7000!
@DaveW6OOD Жыл бұрын
BTW…mine arrives tomorrow. 🤣
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
@@DaveW6OOD Fantastic!
@enriquediaz7547 Жыл бұрын
The ShanghriLa is a copy of the maxpedition Sabrecat. BUT the Sabrecat is difficult to come by! I’ve liked this idea for a while!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
I didn't know about the Maxpedition. That's a nice bag if you can find one for sure.
@eyemanny493 Жыл бұрын
Maxpedition Sabercat copy. I think Maxpedition discontinued them but I had purchased one years ago. Great bag.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Maxpedition makes great bags!
@eyemanny493 Жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline They do, and this bag looks identical, and so is a great value. The problem with Maxpedition is the cost. If this had existed, I would have bought it instead.
@haramanggapuja Жыл бұрын
Ok. I have a Chinese versionof that bag. This’n you’re showing may be better. (I’ll send you some pix of what I have.) Easy room for the AH705 ATU &c, probably for the Begali Traveler. And the price is reasonable. Not having to unpack that much to on-the-air is also a selling point. Thanks for providing the link. Maybe see you at Dayton?
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nils! I'll look out for you at dayton!
@KM4ACK Жыл бұрын
Nice upgrade!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
I thought you'd appreciate that one
@KS0JD13 күн бұрын
Might be a good option to use for satellite work as opposed to the bag digital rancher uses.! 73
@temporarilyoffline13 күн бұрын
It could be... Wait until I get my satellite rig!
@MikeN2MAK Жыл бұрын
While I like the camera backpack I have for my 705, it’s nice to see different option like this
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
I like the maxpedition water bottle pouch idea also, but I carry too many accessories with my radio to use that. I love all the bags!
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures Жыл бұрын
Nice Steve, wives just don't get the bag thing with Hams!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Right! But I don't get the shoe thing either
@victorcharlie7491 Жыл бұрын
That's a very nice bag great ideas tnx bro.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
@aa3konthego Жыл бұрын
If you have a sewing machine with a button hole ability that would make a nice reinforces pass through.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Good idea - I should repair mine.
@agoraphobicadam1171 Жыл бұрын
Always cool stuff. Stay Awesome. :)
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
You too Adam!
@philipwells2793 Жыл бұрын
I think you should think about adding an antenna switch
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Yes! Or a diplexer. Great idea!
@seanihde Жыл бұрын
Great video. Gonna spend some money now....
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
I'm here for you brother!
@thebnbaldwin Жыл бұрын
Still room for a Ruger LC 9 or S&W M&P Eze 2.0 and mags.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@n0vfiradiomisadventures Жыл бұрын
Now this makes me curious how this would work for the G90. With that antenna you need to have a strong Safety Squint game!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
wouldn't be a bad bag for the G90... there would be some left over room and you couldn't really "operate out of the bag" in the same fashion. This is my G90 bag: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldKjZKacktSveYE.html
@thecarys563 Жыл бұрын
I'd like to see more of your adventures with this bag. I'd like to see the radio closer to top for flip open and use in place capabilities. Any padding plans? I'm using the maxpedition water bottle carrier. Holds power mic antennas tripod tripplite usb pi4 and bioenno 6AH. All it needs is Carbon Fiber 6 to be very small shack in bag. Needs a little padding. IPad carried separately. I have a couple JS8 SOTA QSO and looking for more.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
I released a POTA vid with this bag about a week ago. Worked great. I didn't operate from the bag, wasn't part of the mission that day. I'll be doing more with it in the future.
@tomKZ8TOM8 ай бұрын
@Temporarily Offline How is the bag working out? I thought about this for my FT-818, tuner, coax, antenna, battery, etc. Thought the fanny pack carry would be easier on my back than a sling or backpack.
@temporarilyoffline8 ай бұрын
The bag is excellent! I don't use it as a fanyy or sling config, instead I just use the carry handle. It holds everything I need for my 705, and since this video I've added the nanovna kit as well since I'm always using that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5ijidabq93daYk.htmlsi=mVSA2Bzvfv2D9hvo Fits right on top of the radio in the bag.
@SBPepperminion6 ай бұрын
What about the ICOM AH-705?
@temporarilyoffline6 ай бұрын
I don't have one, but it would fit in the bag just fine. There is still more room for you. I put in my nanovna+TinySA kit in the bag after this video.
@KeepEvery1Guessing Жыл бұрын
Nice enough. I'm still not going to buy a 705, though, and it's probably too small for the 991A and a 20 AH LIFePO4, and it's too big for the Lab-599. Maybe if the DIY-599 amp ever gets here.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
That 599 radio is a good one!
@KeepEvery1Guessing Жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline Though I should get around to putting together that T1 kit. It's a better choice than the Z-11Pro II to use with the tx-500.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
@@KeepEvery1Guessing You have a T1 kit? Those things are more valuable than raspberry pi's now!
@KeepEvery1Guessing Жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline Yes, but I've had it for a few years. There was always something else to do, and it went on a shelf. Out of site, out of mind. And I'm seldom QRP (though I'm thinking about it for field day).
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
It's a fantastic tuner, you'll have fun with it
@cuzzinken11 ай бұрын
There are three sizes for this bag. What size are you using in this video? Thanks
@temporarilyoffline11 ай бұрын
The Bag (15x9x6 Version): amzn.to/3yQU82P
@hamradiopenpals Жыл бұрын
The black bag is not in stock until ??
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Yuck! Did they have a black multi-cam?
@Thump2030 Жыл бұрын
Good video, aren't you worried about it getting banged around without hard sides?
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
I have mechanical empathy?
@gaptastic Жыл бұрын
Dig the bag! I may be missing something but I didn't an HF antenna, did you include one or are u gonna use the dipole to bnc connector? BTW I was thinking adding a packtenna mini with about 25' of coax. Looking at the bag I think that's doable (depending on the coax).
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
I carry my antennas in a separate bag. I'll be doing a video on that coming up. If the antenna I'm going to run that day fits in the bag, it will ride along.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Packtenna will fit, if you're using RG-174, the coax will fit too.
@DaninVirginia9 ай бұрын
How would you configure your bag for 2m/440cm repeater operation
@temporarilyoffline9 ай бұрын
I have that whip antenna that works pretty good with the 705. Just screw that in and leave it in the bag, program in your repeater and GO! works great! You can also fit a roll-up j-pole in there and many HF antennas will also tune up on 2m pretty well.
@chuckchamplin6627 Жыл бұрын
@TemporarilyOffline---------would the Elecraft T1 Tuner work on a G90. because i ordered that bag.and the only tuner i have is like the first one you tryed lol .ty for your very informative .they help me a lot ...
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
The T1 is rated for 20w, so that sounds like a 1:1 match on radio power and tuner power. Go for it. The bag should work well for the G90 and the Z100 tuner laying on their sides. I wanted the 705 to be face up in the bag which made the tuner not happy.
@79attaboy Жыл бұрын
Thats a great bag idea.. do you prefer the icom705 over say the yaesu ft891 or the xeigu6100?
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
That's a tough call. I like them all for wildly different, non overlapping reasons. None of them are 100% perfect, but they all do well at their own design goals.
@yourtechjohn Жыл бұрын
Very nice. I wonder if the Xiegu XPA125B amp would fit underneath or maybe beside the radio. I know the amp requires some front button pressing, so one would have to tilt it up when changing bands.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
I just checked, the bag ain't big enough for the both of them!
@yourtechjohn Жыл бұрын
@Temporarily Offline Ham Radio thanks for checking. And in reality, if i'm planning to take an amp, I'd probably want a larger battery and/or power supply. So that would warrant a secondary "radio power" go bag.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
@@yourtechjohn I have my ammo box "Solar Generator" Battery that just got upgraded with a 12Ah LiFEPO4 - so maybe I might need an Amp Go Bag to go with.
@danielbrown2002 Жыл бұрын
@johnHogenmiller - I bought the 'large' version of this bag with the hopes the XPA125B would fit underneath it as well, but the amp is too big. It's a cool idea - but I'm still looking for a good bag for the XPA125B. I'll still use this for just the 705 and all it's other accoutrements.
@JT-py9lv Жыл бұрын
almost first
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
First Today and that's all that counts!
@billloveless6869 Жыл бұрын
Is this the large or small size bag? Thanks for the info
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
15x9x6 Version
@billloveless6869 Жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline Thank. I took a guess and it's on my list.
@BikingHikingRadio Жыл бұрын
I tried to resist, but I bought one. I'm curious, you didn't mention though where you're going to pack the CW keyer :) 72 de KN3A
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
There's plenty of room for any key option!
@BarefootBeekeeper Жыл бұрын
Have you spoken to anyone about your bag fetish? 😅
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
That's what we're all here for ;-)
@Capt_Duffy Жыл бұрын
very nice !!!! can you suggest any bag like this for the Ft817nd...tnx
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9qIg9aHyNfdZ6s.html
@Capt_Duffy Жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline thanx 😊👍
@RF_Burns Жыл бұрын
Nice bag, where is it made?
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
In China like everything else. I think it's a copy of a maxpedition bag.
@w4mkh Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the little dity bags?
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Amazon! 👉 Zombie Green Ditty Bags: amzn.to/3eaV1MY
@alexblinoff5241 Жыл бұрын
Очень удачная сухарная сумка. У меня парочка таких.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Ali has everything, but you gotta be wise to use it.
@michaelc6986 Жыл бұрын
TO, what size bag did you get? Looks like there are three sizes listed.
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
The 15x9x6 version
@oncomics1128 Жыл бұрын
What-what-what? Is that a HF antenna??
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
The little one is a 2/70 antenna. I have a separate HF Antenna bag that pairs up nicely, but with the elecraft tuner in the bag, I can just throw a wire in the tree and hit that PTT!
@oncomics1128 Жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline bummer, I was hoping you had discovered some miracle HF portable antenna!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
@@oncomics1128 I've tried a few and I'm currently playing with the Gabil 7350-T and I like it. amzn.to/3PHDlZQ (compact enough... big enough)
@oncomics1128 Жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline I await you review!
@shawnbeazley45010 ай бұрын
What kind of radio is that. Where can I get it
@temporarilyoffline10 ай бұрын
The icom ic-705, amzn.to/45GVriV
@robertmeyer47449 ай бұрын
love that bag. now in my cart but different color. going to be my Baofeng bag. now I can see you with that bag on your scooter . take a scooter ride to top of pikes peak and doing a SOTA and a POTA . I want to go with my girl Martha to pikes peak but not to do HAM but to watch the race to the top ! and the record holder is a Tesla model 3 Electric car ! video on you tube ! girlfriend wants a scooter ride to the top. 73's
@temporarilyoffline9 ай бұрын
I got to the bottom of pikes peak, but didn't have time to ride up and down before my flight home... Next time.
@CrittendenIV Жыл бұрын
Getting one! May I ask how you got the LDG tuner to work with the 705? I have a Z100A I would like to use. Duder, thank you for your expertise! KJ7NUX
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
I have a video coming out on that Tuner+705 soon. Its really easy.
@DesignTrek11 ай бұрын
Thanks for great idea! I chose the 17" Large bag for extra room. Works great. Everything fits and easy to transport. Not my SOTA bag, but my SOrTA bag. :) 73. de KK7PW
@temporarilyoffline11 ай бұрын
This has been my favorite bag so far. Its a perfect fit for the IC-705+NanoVNA kit inside. Glad to hear you like it too!