Yes,
I read this the other day and meant to compliment you on the article. I have a HT but no HF radio (I mostly do SW listening and have a fine receiver for that and a Buddipole for antenna).
The thing that I latched onto the most was your suggestion of a battery box for power. I have read pros and cons on switching power supplies vs linear. And with either power down I would have to use my Honda generator, etc.
So I need to get off the dime and buy an HF rig.
Good article JM..
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