By Harold Melton, KV5R, from The Athens Amateur Radio Club
Let's face it: (1) HT batteries are way too expensive; (2) they never last long enough -- especially for big events like disasters and walk-a-thons; and (3) H-T antennas don't work very well. If you have ever been involved in serious portable operation, you know the need for more power and better antennas.
I'll assume you have an H-T that can run directly on 12 volts, and the appropriate DC power cord and remote speaker-mike.
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