# E1766: Did I Make Any Contacts 146.520 Simplex Test

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Podcast: [Ham Radio 2.0](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0-461386)
Published: 2026-07-08T14:10:02+00:00
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## Resource

Join me in the field at Galveston Island State Park for a live 146.520 national simplex test as part of the growing #52Challenge! Watch the portable Tech Prepper manpack setup with Yaesu FTM-6000, FarJ antenna, Ed Fong roll-up J-pole, DigiRig, and more while calling CQ on the national 2m FM simplex frequency. See real results, a successful contact with AB5GU, and practical tips on keeping 146.52 active in your vehicle, daily carry, and POTA activations. Perfect for hams looking to boost local simplex activity, field ops gear, and portable ham radio setups. More details in my Blog Post: https://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/blog/did-i-make-any-contacts-146-520-simplex-test/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

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