Backyard Communication Shelter

[@JessieMHadaller]

I’d like to see you talk more about the phones that you’re using in that building, and go more in depth of the Motorola handheld radios as a general overview of sorts.

[@perryraybuck1239]

hi

[@rockercover]

Glad to see more GMRS repeater sites. I was impressed with one site operator in my area, (with operator permission). With one watt, able to communicate clearly miles away, hand-held to hand-held.

[@jasonphilbrook4332]

I know you mentioned not needing insulation, but.... Some reflectix or insulation4less reflective foam insulation would be easy and not messy. Some on the ceiling or sunny wall would be

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

Insulation or unnecessarily high electric bill for AC and heater in the winter ?. Listen to the comments, "You need insulation to control humidity and condensation, its thermodynamics '. it may be a small space but if it didn't make a difference why did you fit a mini-split. Nice build but energy hungry, invest in solar PV and a UPS.

[@Jinguapingi]

@@WOFFY-qc9te Yeah, insulation is a nobrainer IMHO

[@marcberm]

Might be helpful to insulate just the south facing wall to keep the temp down from the sun beating on it. If the windows are on the south wall, then some kind of tint or film would be helpful too, if they're not already low-e (though the shade on the lower window already more or less accomplishes that).

[@ohokcool]

I was thinking that, hopefully that was an east wall but it looks like it might be a west or south wall with the windows on it

[@teamdeer5117]

I don't know too much about this equipment, but it is a nice-looking setup for DIY. Good job, keep up the good work!

[@johnvecchio4186]

Looks great. I would suggest you add some ground kit to the lines coming in once you get your ice bridge up.

[@hauptuhrdotnetblog6700]

Excellent work.

[@nomoretaxes2166]

Nice build ! The ground cable and copper buss are nice but suggest you run a smaller wire from each piece of equipment to your common buss, even the ladder rack up above, can't rely on the painted rack rails. Your shed will certainly draw attention so suggest a reflective tint on all glass. Get your coax off the ground before the rodents have a chance to chew on it. For as little internet bandwidth you'll be using I have to ask what your fiber provider is charging. Program the Raspberry to send you a text and email if power goes out or unauthorized entry is in progress. Just remember you asked for feedback which all Hams and GMRS folks have no shortage of. KE8CIE

[@ohokcool]

You're definitely putting my little homelab to shame haha, I don't even have my stuff racked

[@ElectricEvan]

Aren't you worried about leaves and etc getting into the minisplit because it's on the side of the hill? Why not insulate the room?

[@jasonphilbrook4332]

And where your ground panel is under where your wires come in.. I'd bolt some polyphaser lighting arrestors there for your antenna coax to go through. Hopefully that panel is connected to your electric service ground as well. It probably is by virtue of the UPS metal case, but might as well make it intentional.

[@JoeisHungry]

Can I ask what exactly do you use this for. Just curious just came across your channel Btw im chiming in with the insulation crown . It's worth it

[@iwontlagback7236]

You should join the CTRS network !

[@douglasRbrown]

Thats cool! Are you doing IP over RF?

[@ToddRock_760]

Nicely done!

[@sdm3256]

Can you go over the repeater setup in the next video?

[@ThumperKJFK]

🤙👍

[@BartlettTFD]

Looks great BUT it DEFINITELY needs insulation and a vapor barrier if you didn’t install a barrier prior to installing the exterior siding. I can’t imagine installing HVAC in ANY un-insulated building. Just doesn’t make sense. Equipment looks nice!

[@ATI556]

it does have a vapor barrier.

[@Jinguapingi]

Insulation would pay for itself in 2 years max; it's a no-brainer IMHO (not my first rodeo)

[@zbcochran1]

I recently got a Harris XG-75 from eBay, how were you able to obtain the programming software? I’ve looked online but I haven’t been able to find it.

[@ATI556]

49ers communications

[@zbcochran1]

@@ATI556 Thank you!

[@robertbarnett6879]

Awesome

[@6toeNL]

Nice!

[@jshellenberger7876]

Calculate power, cut your power plug

[@MrCorSmit]

I love it

[@luish19779]

This system is connected to GMRS live?

[@ATI556]

I would love to but there isn't much information on how to connect a Quantar to GMRS live.

[@rickchapman9232]

Why was all the computer rooms I’ve been in,they were cold in there.

[@ZippyDooDa435]

Lots of equipment generates a lot of heat. Heat is bad for equipment. Keeping it cold keeps the equipment running at a safe operating temperature. If you keep it colder then there is more room for fluctuations in temperature, versus higher means equipment will be closer to it's warning/critical thresholds and may shut down to protect itself.

[@jshellenberger7876]

DOS , and no battery.