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Okay, learned some today. I off-loaded the Windcamp battery and went out with the Bioenno 12v/3Ah for a SOTA activation. Indeed the power symbology did change with the external battery to show the full 6W (blank display) and all the subsequent settings. Through some reading on previous posts WRT the battery drain on the 818/817, I believe this is completely negated by using the off switch on the Windcamp battery cover which preserves the battery. Correct?

As Tobias suggested, I set the 'PWRMtr' setting to SWR. On a multiband 10-15-20-40 EFHW, I only saw "S" when in RX and occasionally saw "SW" when transmitting. I assume this to mean my SWR was acceptable, but cannot confirm. The manual makes vague reference to the SWR meter but says nothing about what is displayed in this mode.

I've also ordered the 3D printed rails to replace the PortableZero rails which are robust but heavy. Next I need a DIY hand mic that is smaller/lightweight than the OEM mic which came with the radio.

If anyone would care to chime in and fill in any blanks, I'll gladly take the feedback. Really enjoying the radio.