Bug-Out Month Begins POTA Style! Learning the Vibroplex Bug on the Air!

🎒 Field Gear Used in This Activation: • Penntek TR-45L (with Z-Match tuner and internal battery — discontinued) • Elecraft AX3 package: https://elecraft.com/products/ax3_ax3... • Bioenno Battery (Used Only as Back-up): https://www.bioennopower.com/products... • Vibroplex Original Deluxe Bug: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/v... • Non Slip Key Mat: https://amzn.to/4omJSY3 • Retractable Key Cable: https://amzn.to/3OUUNri • GraphGear 0.9mm 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil: https://amzn.to/3Ntf1pV • Rite In The Rain Top Spiral Notebook: https://amzn.to/42O5fa4 • DJI OSMO 4 Action Camera: https://amzn.to/3Tf89TH • Joby Telepod Sport Tripod: https://amzn.to/3Qlv652 • TASCAM DR-05XP Digital Audio Recorder: https://amzn.to/4haxgRf • KM4CFT paddle (used to trigger message playback only): https://hamgadgets.com/km4cft-iambic-... Please note: Some of the links above are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases—at no additional cost to you. These small commissions help support the QRPer.com website and ad-free YouTube channel. Thank you for your support! https://qrper.com/2025/10/bug-out-mon... Click the link above to read full details about this activation, including all equipment links, at QRPer.com. HOW TO SUPPORT: You'll notice I have no ads in my videos. If you'd like to directly support me you can do so via Patreon or my PayPal Coffee Fund. QRPer and SWLing Post on Patreon:   / qrpswl   Coffee Fund: https://paypal.me/k4swl Thanks for watching! 72, Thomas K4SWL Chapters Intro: 0:00:00 What's Bug-Out Month?: 0:00:56 Bug Notes: 0:02:43 Audio Recording Notes: 0:05:22 Setup: 0:05:59 Activation 30m: 0:14:13 QRT & Summary: 0:37:56 Pack-Up: 0:40:39 Thank you!: 0:49:26