Portable Operating for Amateur Radio – Everything You Need to Get On the Air in the Great Outdoors by ARRL Inc.

Grab Your Gear and Head Outdoors! Amateur radio stations traditionally have been associated with a table full of gear in a home station. In recent years, that has changed with the increasing popularity of operating portable, away from home. A new generation of compact, full-featured, portable radios combines with modern battery technology to make it easier than ever to set up your station and enjoy amateur radio in the great outdoors. Add that to the increase in organized outdoor operating activities, clubs, and programs, and it’s no wonder that ham radio operators are inspired to venture into portable operations. Anyone can give portable operating a try. Portable operators use HF and VHF bands, as well as SSB, FM, CW, and digital modes. There’s something for everyone, no matter your license class or interests. Whether you want to activate from a picnic table at a nearby park, or a remote summit after a backcountry hike, Portable Operating for Amateur Radio offers a wealth of practical information to help make your portable amateur radio operations successful. Includes: Types of Portable Operating Organizing and Carrying your Equipment Radios for Portable Operating Power Sources Portable Antennas Propagation and Spotting On the Air Activities Accessories and Tools Logging Contacts Online Resources Read more