This is my cheap and easy to assemble FT-891 go box

This video was recorded to showcase my go box to @k4swl.
Link to some of the items used in the project
- "Pelican" Case: a.co/d/eqNWQ1P
- Battery: dakotalithium.com/product/dak...
- Tuner: www.dxengineering.com/parts/l...
- Tuner control cable: www.dxengineering.com/parts/l...
- Powerpole power strip: a.co/d/9wBVgQn
- External Speaker: a.co/d/ippzd65
- Right angle PL259: a.co/d/7FU8ck9
- RJ45 mic extension: a.co/d/2DEnLTR
- Windshield mount: a.co/d/6ANRSYS
- RJ12 extension (head of the radio): a.co/d/253sjEo
- RG58 cable: a.co/d/dgW0kO6
- RG58 jumper: a.co/d/a42pj6N
- Fasteners: a.co/d/8F8INvk
- Voltmeter and USB charger: a.co/d/d546EvT
- Power pole splitter (replaces the power strip): a.co/d/bKLQx7b

[@vinniec5286]

That is amazing. You made excellent use out of the space available. The windshield mount is a brilliant idea. I may need to use that!

[@CW-le8wc]

Nice work and it's ingenious. I love the windshield mount for the remote head.

[@matteng2332]

Very clean set up, mine looks like RadioShack threw up all inside of it 😂😂😂73

[@BLACKHEAT1028]

You keep saying not the best............I think you did a great job, it gets the job done plus it looks great. You didn't just throw it together, you put some thought into the layout and how it was going to function. Excellent video for those who don't even know where to start.

[@josebrivera1716]

Good idea! Well Done. I can't do this as I live in New York City where you don't need a car. Hence, I walk everywhere. I use a good backpack to carry my radio the one mile to my working position in Central Park. Thanks for the video.

[@RedNeckSurgeyTech]

I like it! I have to take everything out of my go box to set it up. I'm gonna make some changes to mine now. Thanks for the video.

[@terryboyle]

Excellent organizing, great work!

[@kc8wvg]

Really nice portable setup. I think I'll have to copy your ideas for my G90. Great for POTA and just portable operating. KC8WVG, 73

[@k5wxp22]

Very slick, Andre'! I like it a lot. 73!

[@bob-N4REE]

Simple is GREAT, and cheap is even better. BTW, in this part of the world, we call that "butterfly screw" a wingnut. (Politically it has a lot of other meanings too.)

[@ve2zdx]

sometimes english is still a challenge hahah 73

[@XXXJAB]

This is a great video. Thank you for some inspiration.

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

Cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@donalfinn4205]

Nice job!☘️👍

[@stahpit1971]

Very nice if I ever get an 891 I will probably copy yours

[@w8cop]

Very Nice !!!

[@Truckinman2000]

Nice setup. I'm looking to set mine up similar. My battery will not be in the box though. I'm building a separate 100ah battery box. I will be in a remote park for a week with no power.

[@brian.7966]

well done great job, I have just completed a go box using a flight case, I fixed 2 suitcase wheels on the bottom and a suitcase handle to the back, boy that saves me carrying the box as I do not have a car. it's quite heavy so anything to help my legs. I have yet to take it out to play but I don't see any problems.

[@ve2zdx]

Great! I also don’t have a car and carry mine on a shopping cart hehe

[@LambertMatias]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing! Cheers and 73 de W3LAM

[@anthonyhughes8888]

great idea N6RIP

[@brianmatthews232]

nice 😀

[@alvarogaitan2529]

good job 73 Andre from kb2uew

[@jasonhopkins3309]

Nice! That's what I'm looking for, a nice serviceable system that doesn't cost too much. What do you use for a battery meter?

[@ve2zdx]

It’s a voltmeter with usb charger. I picked the cheapest one on Amazon that was not an outlet. If you’re willing to drill the box there are even better options

[@StaffAction]

Hey Andre, this is really cool. Thank you for sharing! Curious if you wouldn't mind sharing a few more details or links. Here is a list of the items: 1. Pelican case 2. In baggie ??? 3. Paddle. I like that size, do you have a link? 4. Windshield mount (for the display) 5. Beanie (to hold display) 6. RJ12 cable (for? ) 7. Battery??? 8. Tuner. what kind do you use that fits in there?? 9. Strip that stuff plugs in to on top? 10. Cords for connecting. What kind of cords are these? do you need different cords for each connection? 11. External speaker 12. Coax for antenna. Do you have a link? 13. Cloth for protection 14. Paddle do you have link? 15. Paddle connector. Do you have link? 16. Charging cord at end/see voltage? It’s a voltmeter with usb charger. 17. set of Fasteners/wingnuts x2 18. Strap x2 19. Notepad & Pen Did I miss anything

[@ve2zdx]

Hello! I updated the description with some inks. 73

[@StaffAction]

@@ve2zdx Thanks Andre! A couple clarifying questions: where does the "power pole splitter" fit in? you say it 'replaces' the splitter? what is the difference between the RG58 jumper and rg58 tuner? what cords is going to connect what to what? (full disclosure, I'm a new ham and my ft891 just arrived the other day, so yes, much to learn 🙂 ). i.e. what cord will connect from radio to tuner, and radio to strip, etc... just want to make sure I get all that straight and don't no order enough or the right cords. 73 kk7gls

[@ve2zdx]

@@StaffAction you can get the power strip (the one wit many power poles "outlets" or just the splitter) because you need 1 power pole to connect the radio and other for the tunner. One RG58 is to connect the tuner to the radio, the other is to connect the antenna to the tuner. It's just the length. if you dont have a battery for external use I recommend this one I have. Besides fitting in the box very well with the radio, Dakota makes great batteries. The top makes are Dakota Lithium, Amped Ourdoors and Bioenno. You will have to buy Anderson Powerpoles and the crimper. The terminal used in the battery is the F terminal, so you need to make a short patch cord with F terminal on one side and anderson power pole on the other. If you buy the power pole splitter you can just remove the anderson powerpole from one end and put a F terminal.

[@ve2zdx]

@@StaffAction PS. go on qrz.com and search for K9LAF, that's way harder to build but just be aware that his box exists heheh

[@StaffAction]

@@ve2zdx thanks so much. I think I have a comprehensive list of items that I can now get to work on!

[@Case_PP5AX]

Muito legal André ... e o IC705 vc ainda o tem ? gde 73s PP5AX

[@ve2zdx]

Tenho. Ele eu vou usar mais no verão porque acho que se eu ficar com ele na neve tem muito risco de estragar, principalmente a tela. O ft-891 aguenta mais e se estragar ele é mais barato 73

[@Case_PP5AX]

@@ve2zdx I agree , o IC705 parece ser mais delicado mesmo... e os displays dos Icom tem uma longa historia de falhas qdo envelhecem infelizmente... 73s & DX

[@tonyabruzzio7399]

Very cool Andre'. Thank you for sharing. Do you have info or a link for the little charger / voltage meter? 73 DE W4TYB

[@ve2zdx]

Hello! It’s called “Motorcycle SAE to USB Cable Adaptor Dual USB Cell Phone Charger & Voltmeter AU 12-24V Waterproof Motorbike SAE to USB Adapter Charger With Voltmeter Dual USB 12-24V” on Amazon. This one is very cheap, there might be many better options out there. Look for voltmeter and you’ll find many interesting ones. 73

[@tonyabruzzio7399]

@@ve2zdx Thank you Andre' 73!

[@ometofu]

switch up your no brand battery with tool battery like milwaukee or dewalt

[@superblondeDotOrg]

sweet setup. on air.