Ham Radio Go Box Portable

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[@jamesw6529]

That is an awesome go box design. Would you consider posting your build plans and a wiring diagram.

[@moorlandmule9327]

A huge amount of thought and effort has gone into producing your grab and go kit, you should be very proud of it. Excellent work.

[@mikemcdonald5147]

wow you really engineered the heck out of that. What a neat design and concept. I love it.

[@artfulcoyote]

love the flexibility of not only the kit, but your truck setup is great as well.

[@terryshackelford712]

This is the best thought out set up I have seen! So well executed as well!

[@curtismedical]

Thank you for sharing! Totally impressed with your engineering!

[@Saxonx500]

I have watched literally loads of gobox videos and that is by far the best yet 👍🏻

[@chrissewell1608]

I just saw this video. You did a nice job on that chassis system inside the box. And the truck rig looked awesome too!

[@customtech383]

Thanks

[@FreeStuffGuy916]

N6EF-I really like the modular approach you incorporated. Very cleaver idea.

[@mindblast3901]

Very tidy nicely thought out all the best from UK Happy Christmas

[@spr00sem00se]

Nice. I like the reading light and the fact you can remove the radio from the power supply. Using the rubber feet to locate it in the right spot for the power supply plate is a great idea.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Fantastic truck setup!

[@DL7AOS]

Brilliant idea. I like the flexibility of your setup - well done! 73's de Stefan, DL7AOS

[@chrisnixon2179]

Very nice, i like how there is now holes in the box good design . Now rebuilt it in a flat ammo can with a antistatic liner so its emp proof

[@brian.7966]

what a neat job you have done.

[@maxasaurus3008]

I dig the tab idea, good stuff.

[@Littrell1966]

Awesome setup!!

[@brianshanahan3878]

Excellent work sir!

[@vanhap]

very nice, well-thought-out systems

[@truhartwood3170]

Awesome design!

[@thekhakihat3233]

Very well done, indeed! Lots of great ideas. Thanks for sharing. 73 - KO4KJX

[@krazyjojo1]

Truly an excellent setup! Only thing I personally would go with a higher quality radios. Those are notorious for getting hot and blowing finals. Just a thought, but great work.

[@demizer1968]

That’s some impressive engineering.

[@georgelocations8097]

I like your work how you assembled it with that aluminum, also very cool truck set up 73s

[@stoveboltsix]

Awesome video. I would like to build something like this for a GMRS radio!

[@jnnyboyitouch]

super cool I think im going to give tis a try

[@shep6123]

❤😂😮White a set up beautiful awesome awesome

[@graphicventures]

Amazing !

[@jal7306]

An excellent example of a functional "go-box." Do you have a step-by-step build video?

[@customtech383]

I'm sorry, these are all the pics I have.

[@customtech383]

Sorry, I sort of built as I went

[@michaelrogers3078]

Nicely done. 73

[@garylanders1470]

Neat ideas and very nice work 🤙

[@customtech383]

Thanks

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Interesting video thx

[@thomaz621]

That is on one interesting build . I'm curious as to what gauge aluminum you used for your build .

[@customtech383]

Thanks! 1/8 aluminum

[@CharlesHuse]

Very nice

[@tonyp4092]

As someone new to ham I was curious why you built a 2m/70cm go box? I understand an HF box for pota/sota and such, but most of my remote 2m/70cm activity is on 10watt HT.

[@customtech383]

VHF & UHF allows you to communicate within a local community (Off road, family, networks, etc) of people much better than HF. These radios can cover an entire city and repeaters allow you to extend reach even more. Also much of UHF you can use without a ham license, FRS, GMRS, Land radio, etc. which gives you lots of options. I would ask these questions on youtube, lots of info there

[@jal7306]

Did you have to modify the PSU to run your radio? If so, what did you have to do to make it work with your radio unit? Thank you.

[@customtech383]

The power supply is a Pyramid PS8KX - 100W 115V AC to 13.8V DC 6A. I have switches that engage and disengage both AC & DC input. No mods necessary.

[@tiagoaurelio848]

Wow, fantastic! Congratulations on the beautiful season. Dear friend, could you provide me with the electric scheme. Thank you very much from PU2UBG Tiago from Brazil. 73

[@customtech383]

Thanks. I am so sorry but I haven't made any plans or schematics for this. Maybe in the future.

[@tiagoaurelio848]

​@@customtech383 No problem! Thanks for the feedback. Seven three.

[@joemullen9726]

Any tips on where to find the feet for your mounting plate?

[@customtech383]

I found them at a large Ace Hardway

[@customtech383]

Ace Hardware

[@robertjleone]

What runtime do you get on the 5AH battery and TH-8600? Thanks 2:32

[@customtech383]

I wish I could tell you, I haven't transmitted and received for long periods of time with just the battery, it seems I'm always connected to DC power somewhere. Would be a great test.

[@W4TRI]

Would you have a template or dimensions for the parts? Nicely done!

[@customtech383]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm sorry, but I don't have any plans. I sort of built as I went.

[@W4TRI]

@@customtech383 What model power supply is installed? Very nice build!

[@rs4425]

very nice. FB!

[@jal7306]

Is that a computer power supply in the right-hand back corner?

[@customtech383]

Yes

[@customtech383]

I'm sorry I miss understood. The power input is a computer fitting, there is a 100w power supply in the right-hand, back corner

[@jkpisces]

how do you charge the lithium battery next to the radio?

[@customtech383]

The battery slides out easily, and I have a small AC battery charger that also goes in the box with alligator clips to charge it.

[@jkpisces]

@@customtech383 what charger are you using to charge it ?

[@customtech383]

ExpertPower 12V 2A Smart Charger for Lithium LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Rechargeable Batteries www.amazon.com/ExpertPower-Charger-Lithium-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B087C9WZZC/ref=sr_1_27?crid=3E9BVHHX026OK&keywords=expert+power+12.8+charger&qid=1645228442&sprefix=expert+power+12.8+charger%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-27

[@redwood1957]

Great job. Is a license needed for that

[@customtech383]

Yes, if you plan on transmitting. The test is not that difficult, it just takes some time to prepare for.

[@redwood1957]

@@customtech383 is this what's called short wave? You can get contacts all over the world?

[@customtech383]

No, this is duel band UHF & VHF (2 meter/70cm). This can communicate directly, radio to radio (Simplex) or using repeaters where available.

[@JavinCarelse]

Very nice! 73 VA6ANZ

[@johnnybarfield4402]

Would you be willing to build one to sell? If so post number to call.