First time using the IC-705 for POTA and a New Camera!

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I went out to US-4160 Volo Bog State Natural Area to try out some new gear! First off I have a new recording camera which I am pretty excited about, the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX which has produced a much better looking video (let me know what you think), as well as the Icom IC-705. While yes I know the 705 is not new, it is my first time using one, and I am seriously considering adding it to my POTA radio collection. I have this on loan from Ham Radio Dude, who I actually ended up making a contact with on 17m FT8 while at this park! I am pretty impressed overall with both the new camera and the radio, ended up even making a contact to Sweden on 5 watts SSB on 17 Meters, which was the highlight of this activation.

Hope to work you all on the air soon! 73, WQ9F