===== AmateurLogic 182: Cheap Tricks for Field Day =====
**June 17, 2023**

**Runtime: 1:16:04**

**Show Hosts** 
      * George Thomas (W5JDX)
      * Tommy Martin (N5ZNO)
      * Emile Diodene (KE5QKR)
      * Mike Morneau (VE3MIC)

**Topics**
      * Tips and tricks for a cheap old field day. 
        * [[https://www.wolfrivercoils.com/SB1000.html/|HF]]
        * [[https://www.homedepot.com/p/ERICO-5-8-in-x-8-ft-Copper-Grounding-Bar-Rod-615880UPC/202195738?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D27-027_006_CONDUIT_FIT-NA-NA-NA-SMART-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-NA&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D27-027_006_CONDUIT_FIT-NA-NA-NA-SMART-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-NA-71700000091226811-58700007692540507-92700069682983907&gclid=CjwKCAjwp6CkBhB_EiwAlQVyxYvfzT9tSaED3S9V00LC-gXeYsTzhzteQlF71Kk-VpYQPwz3u4sTBBoCMJgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds/|Just Beat It]]
        * [[https://www.b-squareengineering.com/jpole.htm/|UHF/VHF]]
        * [[https://www.harborfreight.com/4-lb-hardwood-engineers-hammer-69240.html/|For when it won't work]]
        * [[https://amateurlogic.myspreadshop.com//|COST Safety First]]
        * [[https://go-vertical-usa.myshopify.com/products/military-antenna-mast-pole-rubberized-carry-bag?variant=8027910081/|Antenna Bag]]
        * [[https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-993brt/|HF 300W Auto Tuner]]
        * [[https://www.lowes.com/pd/Gardner-Bender-Plastic-Cord-Organizer/1000152131/|Coax Carrier]]
        * [[https://www.amazon.com/Tram-Tri-Magnet-Antenna-Rubber-Coaxial/dp/B01G60XVSU/ref=asc_df_B01G60XVSU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198102653209&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17410056120662433668&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025230&hvtargid=pla-349790403734&psc=1/|Tri Mag Mount]]
        * [[https://www.walmart.com/ip/Zebco-Cajun-Line-Smooth-Cast-Fishing-Line-Low-Vis-Ragin-Red-40-Pound-Tested/646970307/|QSO Tree Phishing]]
        * [[https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1919ex/|Quick Clamps]]
      * Bluetti EB3A Portable Power Station. 
        * [[https://www.bluettipower.com/products/bluetti-eb3a-portable-power-station?variant=42951366410459/|Bluetti EB3A]]
      * Building a high quality 1:1 balun.
        * [[https://amateurlogic.tv/downloads/Balun_Construction.pdf/|High Quality Balun]]    

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