Batteries are a necessity for portable operation, including Summits On The Air (SOTA) activations. In situations where I’m using a handheld transceiver, it has its own battery. I might carry a spare battery or two, depending on how long I intend to operate. I also make use of my Yaesu FT-817 (mostly for 2m ssb/cw) and a small 2m/70cm FM … Continue reading My SOTA Battery Journey