**Gear Links**
AX3 Antenna: https://elecraft.com/products/ax3_ax3-30-10-meter-whip-antenna
Elecraft KX2: http://bit.ly/3CWKIYY
Side Rails: https://ebay.us/JSO4Ph
Tufteln Cover: http://tufteln.com/
Key: https://www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/bamakey-tp-iii-twin-paddle-key-rot.html?language=en
Battery Pack: https://www.bioennopower.com/products/copy-of-12v-3ah-lfp-battery-pvc-blf-1203a
Red Oxx Bag: https://www.redoxx.com/products/micro-manager-tablet-briefcase
Pencil: https://amzn.to/3CEJSQG
Notepad: https://amzn.to/42O5fa4
DJI OSMO 4 camera: https://amzn.to/3Tf89TH
Mics: https://amzn.to/3UFoqQB
Joby Tripod: https://amzn.to/3Qlv652
Leatherman Multitool: https://amzn.to/4eSOlwg
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Chapters
Intro: 0:00:00
Unboxing the AX3: 0:01:20
Setup: 0:06:05
Activation 20 meters: 0:16:20
Activation 30 meters: 0:40:54
QRT & Summary: 0:51:20
Pack-Up: 0:52:25
Thank you!: 1:00:05