SHTF Go Bag for Ham Radio, NOAA & GMRS UV5R or EDC Comms

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I created a small Go Bag for my Mighty UV5R that can double as a SHTF bag or POTA base. I thought that I was so clever that I thought you might appreciate it. So here it is, submitted for your review. Thanks, and have fun!
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00:00 Intro - Very Entertaining
00:44 What is this bag for?
01:04 About the Bag Itself
01:58 What's in the Bag
03:04 Tidradio Wireless Programmer
03:27 The Rest of the Bag
04:37 Conclusion

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@softscrubb 5 ай бұрын

Great job putting together a basic radio bob! I know what I will be doing this weekend.

@thebillo313 5 ай бұрын

Let me know how it works out. I got a tip from another comment - if you put the electrical tape in the kit be sure to put it into a bag or wrap it in paper. Otherwise, over time the adhesive will get on everything.

@user-km2hn6gf6r 6 ай бұрын

Wow ❤ the Bob Ross of HAM Radio. New to the hobby and your channel popped up. Great content and comments.

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

“Bob Ross” - alright, I’ll take that as a compliment and in my next video I’ll try to remember to mention, “happy little repeaters”. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Since you’re new to the hobby, do you have and questions that I might be able to help with? I’d be happy for the content ideas. - Billo

@treada1583 6 ай бұрын

not bad at all,we all need to think about having something like this already in the vehicle as well

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

Bingo! I plan to have one in every vehicle. Gotta check the charge once a month or so but - no big deal. Let me know if you do it and if you think of something else for your bag. Have Fun!

@noexcuses6727 6 ай бұрын

I just stumbled across your channel and like it a lot. Nice bag idea as I have been struggling with building one myself. Thanks for the ideas.

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment. I really appreciate the feedback. Do I take it from your comment that you watched some of my other videos?

@cobannie 6 ай бұрын

Very nice setup. Subscribed now. Thanks for the hood info!

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment and the Sub. Let me know if you decide to make a bag like it. Good luck and have fun!

@cobannie 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I might have a spare Ned pouch sitting around. I also have a 3d printer but never thought of making a cage like that. Maybe I will have to find a CAD model to print one. I have an Abree 36” ribbon type antenna but might look for a cable and base to extend it outside the pouch? Not sure yet. I like how this setup can move your comms easily from one backpack, or armor carrier, or vehicle quick and easily.

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

@@cobannie you can find the cage here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5208414.

@cobannie 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks!!!!! Will probably get a couple things from your other links too.

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

@@cobannie I have another ammo can Go Box that holds two Uv5rs as well as an antenna adapter. I can put the antenna on the box, or use another adapter to connect to an external antenna and a mag mount for the car. I’ll need to do another video on that. Thanks for the ideas. - Billo

@jerold8908 6 ай бұрын

good idea

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

Hi @jerold8908, thanks for your comment. Are you thinking of making one of these? Can you think of anything that you would do differently? Have Fun!

@jerold8908 6 ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 I have a couple of larger kits, 4 radios but just the essentials.

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

@@jerold8908 so tell me, what do your kits have that mine doesn’t or Vice verse?

@robertburdoff1789 6 ай бұрын

"erm, need stealth velco for SHTF ;) " Sharpies are good but biro allows you to get more on the page - especially if you have a smaller size note book. Although I probably wouldn't worry about it down here in the Southern hemisphere (other than possible huge CME radiation issues), wonder if wrapping the electronics in a faraday bag might be worth doing (at the moment)?

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

I had to look up biro. We call it a ball point, and I think that you are right. I’m going to make that change. I’m getting good suggestions. I think of this go bag for civil emergencies, if my prep is going to need a faraday cage, then I think I’ll put the whole bag in one. Another good to I got was to wrap the tape in something so that it doesn’t leak sticky stuff over time. Thanks again for your comments and suggestions. I will need to revisit this idea in the future. Stay Well and Have Fun! - Billo

@Hectorszenshopedc 6 ай бұрын

COOL

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

Thanks ZENEDC, I appreciate your watching and taking the time to comment. Have Fun!

@Desertdweller1965 6 ай бұрын

I was under the impression that the TID Programmer needs to be connected to work? That's why I've not got one yet. Can anyone confirm this, please?

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment, I hope I didn’t mislead. The programmer needs to be plugged into the radio, the same place as your external microphone or normal wired programmer would be plugged in. But it doesn’t need to be plugged into your phone or into a computer, that’s the advantage. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

@travisdrake2940 6 ай бұрын

Thoughts would a roll up jpole be a good idea with that Paracord and about 15-20 ft of rg8x you can really extend the range of the uv-5r

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

Hi @travisdrake2940 I think that you are absolutely correct. Ultimately I want to include a roll up j-pole but for the purpose of this video, and the fact that I haven’t made one yet, I thought to just include the paracord. Have you make one? I’m thinking of making that another video. Thanks for your comment. - Billo

@travisdrake2940 6 ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 no I haven't made one I bought mine from N9TAX labs $25? With the coax can't be beat

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

Wow, I just checked out their website, its great! I've been wanting to try making my own roll up antenna like that. Now I'm not sure whether I need to. Thanks for the tip!

@travisdrake2940 6 ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 no problem I was in the same place when I found his website and I was like "nope just gonna buy three" one for my go bag one for the home station and a backup. It's been up in the tree for over a year here in GA and it's been running strong still good as the day I got it

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

@@travisdrake2940 I always thought of these as temporary fixes. Over a year is outstanding!

@matthewsalomone3800 6 ай бұрын

This is a question for all you preppers out there. Is it just me questioning this, why is our best choice of communications made by China? Are there any really good American radios out there? Maybe we could buy to where? Maybe Johnny can't just switch them off somewhere

@thebillo313 6 ай бұрын

You know, I've thought the same thing. I would love it if there were an American made radio if it were within the same price range. When I did a google search the only radio I can find is the Kenwood TH-D74A which retails for about $600. And you touched on another good point - the US Government has mandated that starting in 2026 all cars must have a kill switch that can be remotely triggered. Who is to say that China hasn't already built one into the cheap radios that they sell here? Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Stay Well my friend. - Billo