The 4Z5RU Portable Station and the "Em Comms Bag" are always
ready to be take "on the fly" for any emergency or special occasion.
For
daily use the Yaesu VX-8R is the Leader! The only HT in the market
capable to receive 3 different frequencies simultaneously, with a option to
listen them in privacy in a small Bluetooth personal ear set just like a
cellular phone!
For mobile, Em Comms or vacation time, the Yaesu FT-817ND
QRP all modes HF VHF and UHF Ultra Compact Rig is the prefered 4Z5RU
companion. When used as mobile while connected to the small Kenwood VB-2530
Power Amplifier, it will transmit a powerfull 30W RF in a dual band magnetic
mobile whip antenna giving the right power for long range
communications.
What about the bag? The "Em Comms Bag" contain one
4A/H solar panel with auto charge power controller for the internal 20A 12V
battery or for the 12V 7.3A Li-ion pack used for radios power backup, a LDG
Z-817 ATU with one all bands Dipole Antenna for HF Field Operations and one
ultra lite 12V/1Ah Asus R2Hv Tablet PC with a WB2REM U.L.I interface for Digital
modes and VOIP Systems access.