I have a 7 PIs including 2 Pi Zeros and 5 PI 4s. I've done 200+ POTA activations with a Pi, most with no Internet connection and no problem. Two of my PIs have been running continously for years now. There was a bit of a learning curve when first starting out but after that it was smooth sailing.
On Fri, Jan 24, 2025, 07:45 Jacob Lindsey ( KN4YAV ) and Kayla Lindsey ( KO4DEG ) via <jmlredtail=
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A while ago i used BaP to get a pi up and running. Took a long time to learn and operate as i was new to it. Then, finally, once it functioned fine at home, i went on a quick 18 mile overnight backpack. Set up the radio, antenna, pi, tablet vnc, and got a security issue that wouldnt let the tablet connect for operation.
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Got home, fixed that. A couple months later i went on another. Vnc had issues.
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Thought i fixed that. Went on another and the vnc wouldnt work without wifi.
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After ~2 years of trying with the pi, i got an FZ-M1 mark 2 tablet. Downloaded the appropriate programs, got the right cabling, plugged it all up, and it worked immediately. Went on some field tests and it worked. Went backpacking, it worked.
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Im not saying these dont work for alot of people. I am saying that a pi has never been reliable, for me, in the field. Ever. And i followed instructions on builds to a T.
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Just someone elses perspective.
Brian Dale