This Happened When I Used the IC-7300 MK2 in a Real Park

Take your amateur radio adventures to the next level with this in-depth Parks on the Air (POTA) activation featuring the Icom IC-7300 MK2! In this video, I head out into the field to put the IC-7300MK2 HF/50MHz transceiver to the test in a real-world portable operating environment. This activation focuses on evaluating the voice (SSB) performance, audio clarity, and receive sensitivity of the Icom 7300 MK2 while making live contacts from a POTA-designated park. You’ll hear real QSOs, band conditions, signal reports, and how the radio performs under actual operating conditions — not just in the shack. Whether you’re a ham radio operator, shortwave listener, or considering upgrading to the IC-7300MK2, this video gives you valuable insight into:• Transmit audio quality and microphone performance• Receive filtering, noise reduction, and weak signal handling• Real-world HF band conditions during a POTA activation• Portable ham radio setup and field operating tips• Parks on the Air activation workflow and logging The Icom IC-7300 series has been a favorite among amateur radio operators for its SDR architecture, spectrum scope, and ease of use — but how does the MK2 version perform in the field? Let’s find out. If you're into ham radio, POTA activations, portable HF operations, DXing, or radio gear reviews, this video is for you! 🔹My Favorite Gear - https://www.amazon.com/shop/km4ack 🔹Links mentioned in the video Icom 7300 mk2 - https://www.chattradio.com/ICOM-7300-... 🔹Weekly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/40da1fe472e3/km4ac... 🔹Follow Me Twitter @km4ack 🔹Cool Ham Gear - http://km4ack.com 🔹Support the channel through Patreon -   / km4ack   🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases