My military backpack HF (Kachina) which I use for my Pacific ferry flights is indeed an intersting beast. Battery powered and fully synthesized. The gadget floats (neutral bouyancy)and is easily moved from backpack to aircraft. No external load units reqired etc. The antennae has to be tuned manually via load coils built in. Operates on USB,LSB,AM,CW,and tuning mode where it transmits its own test signal. Clarify, headphone or speaker and HI or LOW power modes.
Automatically selects AM band on International distress frequencies as required.
Loads of fun! Easy to use once you have the hang of it. Battery charges via Cig lighter. Oaklands Oceanics easy from Christmas Island, on the ground with nothing more than an 8ft antennae.
Cheers
[ 30 December 2001: Message edited by: Kagamuga ]</p>