HF Manpack Gen2
Field expedient operation is always at the top of our design punch list and it's what drove the need to create a fully integrated manpack around the popular Yaesu FT-891 HF Transceiver. With the Manpack's integrated CPU (full version of Windows), swappable battery pack, and intuitive front panel, all you need to do is hook up an antenna and power on the system...no need to pull it out of your pack, no internet required, and no wires to tangle!
Because of the Manpack's automatically hosted wifi network, you will be able to use your preferred tablet or phone to wirelessly control the rig for digital comms. The internal BT antenna also makes it possible to connect a wireless keyboard for digital work with small screens.
The HF Manpack includes your choice of 6Ah or 12Ah LiFePO4 battery pack. The battery can be charged from the front panel using the DC plug and factory battery charger or by plugging in a solar panel and charge controller in the field without the need to remove it from your pack.
*Tablet not included
**If ordering without the transceiver, you will need to ship us your transceiver for installation/configuration.
Tech Specs
Yaesu FT-891 HF Transceiver
- Frequency Range: Tx: 1.8 – 54 MHz (Amateur Bands Only) Rx: 30 KHz – 56 MHz
- Channel Step: 2/5/10 Hz (SSB, CW), 10/100 Hz (AM,FM)
- Operating Tempature Range: 14 °F to ° +122 °F (-10 °C to +50 °C)
- Output Power: 100W (Adjustable 5-100 Watts) SSB/CW/FM
- MARS Additional Frequencies Mod (add on)
LattePanda Single Board Computer
- Intel® Celeron® 2.9Ghz Quad-Core Processor
- 8Gb RAM
- 64Gb Internal Storage
- Wi-Fi 6 @ 2.4/5 GHz
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Internal Sound Card
Tough Carbon Fiber Nylon Frame
Faceplate Components
- Main & CPU power switches
- mic/headset port & 3.5mm audio jack
- Solar/DC charging port
- BNC antenna connection
- USB port
Backplate Components (battery pack removed)
- 2x thermal circuit breakers
- Ethernet port
- HDMI port (external monitor)
- QD Battery Pack
- Standard 6Ah lithium iron phosphate w/ charger
- Upgradable to 12Ah battery pack
Installed/Configured Comms Software Suite
- VaraHF Modem
- VarAC
- JS8CALL
- Winlink (requires an amateur radio callsign)
- + more
Specifications
- Width: 10.62"
- Length (w/ front cover):
- 14.74" (6Ah battery pack)
- 16.37" (12Ah battery pack)
- Height: 3.16"
- Weight: 10.2 lbs
MARS Mod
To make an amateur radio capable of transmitting on all HF frequencies even outside of the amateur radio bands, this service usually involves the removal of a surface mount component inside of an amateur radio (along with some additional steps).
This service is usually performed for licensed operators from the Military Auxiliary Radio Service (MARS) or Civil Air Patrol (CAP), but we do not require proof of license to order this service. It is the responsibility of each radio operator to make sure they are in compliance with FCC regulations regarding frequency usage, power output, and accepted equipment.