I am amazed by your ingunuity and use of compact space for the various back up processes and ease in designed access. I have not seen a more complete, thorough and effective systematic Comm. Go Box in all of my years in Emergency Services. I wanted to see your design as I am about to start building one myself. May take some time and cash certainly. Your work is a definite inspiration.
Very neatly made go box, certainly this is a trial and error task and many tricks and skills you can only learn thru actually doing it hands-on. I do think that go box's first priority is useful when you need it, and quickly deployable.
This is a super pragmatic build. I appreciate knowing that you had problems with flush mounting the antenna coaxials. I have been thinking I'll include a 16 foot cable which will be routed into the go kit, and just coil it up and then spool it out to my antenna A/B switch will be outboard. I'll be using 3M's super velcro (Dual Loc) to do a similar easy serviceability.
Really nice video...thank you for posting!! I built a similar go box, then I took it all apart because it was way too heavy and I realized it is very unlikely that I would ever need so many radios and equipment in a non-configurable and non-modular format for field use (or at least in my use case).
Too heavy! Yes! Looking at this and other builds on YT, I've come to the conclusion that "modular" is the way to go. One box for HF, one for VHF/UHF, one for power, and one for cables and such. Store them all together, but take only what you need. Or take all of the modules to the site, but only move them to your operating position as needed. You are likely not the only operator that will be there, and not the only person bringing gear. And as time marches on, your older back will appreciate multiple smaller loads to tote. Experience here.
What an amazing set up. Allot of hours to assemble. Very well though out. Looks like a perfect rig. I'm sure it was fun to make. Thank you for sharing your hard work and awesome rig with us. Extremely impressive! 73's
Nice work on the emergency communications rig. Make sure all your power cables are fused as close to the power source as possible. Nice to see a fellow ham that thinks a lot like me. I went with a GO BOX set up along with the battery box which I started with my QRP set up and recently expanded my solar power capabilities from one 15 watt panel to a nice 27 watt fold out for portable work. Keeps the battery charged along with other devices as needed. Topped it all off with a nice clean power generator/inverter. Never know when you may find yourself without power or need to deploy. Great Job! 73, de N4UVR
Brilliant idea to add the quick release for the signallink jumper board. That's an excellent highlight, but everything about the box(es) is great, thanks for sharing!
What a Magnum Opus tour! If I were wealthy I would pay you $ 10k to build one of those for me with me supplying the radios and batteries etc. That’s a great build and must have taken months of planning and construction. I’m glad you didn’t leave CB out. Hams often look down on the 11 meter band but in a real emergency we will need every form of communication we can get. In my book you win Ham Prepper of the year. MikeinMinnesota N0WDM
If he didn't have time ti build one for you, plz let me know. I really don't think it will cost 10k and we can discuss it if your interested. 73's N1LRF
That's how I got started Marty, watching UA-cam videos and I got a bunch ideas together, and then you create your own masterpiece. Good luck 73's Eddie kj4fgi
Really fantastic build. The amount of features in the Gator case is amazing. Nice attention to detail. It reminds me of a satellites use of internal space.
Excellent job Edward and not boring at all as another person said. However, its too complicated and I'm sure heavy. The next phase of the project should be to simplify and lighten up so it can be more portable. If it is for emergency preparedness, I would consider removing the CB and modify the KX3 to transmit on CB band and add a portable high quality scanner. In emergencies, depending on your situation, listening will be your most effective action! Phase 3, will require additional mods that we can discuss another time. I have two Gator boxes that I'm using for similar purposes. 1. A 6U unit that is a Shack in the box with wheels, and 2. A 4U unit GoBox without wheels. Both units have a power supply, a mobile HF/VHF transceiver, a VHF/UHF transceiver, auto tuner, signal link box, speakers and associated misc parts, lights, etc. One is more portable than the other BUT I DON'T WANT TO MOVE EITHER ONE. i.e., not portable and light enough so Im working on a lighter version of the gobox with two primary goals. SIMPLICITY and PORTABILITY! Without those two qualities the equipment will not be used regularly, will be difficult to maintain in the field and will end up being a show piece! Cheers and 73.
Wow! Really an amazing build. Im a new ham and this is truly inspiring, got my tech march 21st, and got my general a month or so ago. Just got a free 10m radio, setting it up with an inverted v dipole, im excited to have something like this in the future and to have a full-band hf rig! 73's, KJ7WCW
Well Sam welcome to ham radio, it's an exciting hobby and there's lots to do. Rise of solar cycle 25, now just starting up, in about another two years you'll probably be talking around the world with 100 W. At the end of solar cycle 24 in 2008 I made my first contact from Florida to Australia with just an antenna cut 40 m. Ham radio operators are a great community you can ask anybody question and if they don't know the answer they will find it for you. God Bless 73s, Eddie kj4fgi
Other than CB I'm Brand New to this Radio stuff. This is away above my head. I like to have a "Go Box" for my Bugout Rig....but I need something a little bit easier to build/put together.
Thanks again for posting. One more advice, the vertical antennas are great and are easily (somewhat) installed but in addition to not being portable for emergencies, they don't work for local/regional comms. They have a low takeoff angle and are GENERALLY (not always) used for long distance communication, i.e. one end of US to the other or to Europe, etc. For the emergencies you need a NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) antenna. Its basically a endfed or dipole antenna installed about 15 ft high off the ground. They are also much more portable. The overall theme for EmComm Gobox is 1. Portability, 2. Reliability, 3. Simplicity, and 4. Serviceability in the field. There is always a tradeoff between the that above requirements and extend of functionality, i.e. how much equipment you want to cram in!
First thing I noticed was that the KXPA 100 with its large cooling fans are mounted directly below the KX-3. The next thing that I remembered was that heat rises and heat is the enemy of electronics. Do you have any concern that you may add unnecessary heat to the items above the amp? The box looks fairly crowded and I might be concerned about air flow and heat dissipation.
Very good job Edward. Have you considered a follow up video showing you setting up your Go Box station in the field? We are teaching some scouts and beginners that have just entered the world of amateur radio. They would enjoy watching a Go Box like yours being set up in the field, i.e. time to set up, guying, anchoring considerations, solar (if you are using solar now too) etc. We are discussing setting up in extreme emergencies complete with heavy weather and disaster all around us (you know, the typical 7.5 quake at 1 a.m. in -10 F temps and a white out, hi hi), hence the set up run through for setup time for a Go Box system like yours on a good day. It will take more than one or two aluminum can drives to fund their Go Box but now they have a picture in their minds of what is possible thanks to this video. 73
I would just like to thank you for some great ideas and commend you on your work great job👍🏼 i'm studying for my foundation license in U.K and I think this will really get me started into this wonderful hubby best 73 . Great video too 😊Phil on the hill .
Thank you Phil, I learned by others making You Tube videos, now it is time to help others. They aren't easy for me to do because I'm self conscious about myself, for me, I have to give back Thanks again 73s Eddie kj4fgi
Nice e com setup wow personally I just carry a basic baofeng handheld for ecom so no need for a license as in all honesty I've only heard one voice received in last 2 or 3 days it's that dead in my area but better to carry somet and not need it than need it and not have it
In my wildest dreams I'd like something like that but lack of $$$ is what prevents me from getting more involved than a couple of H/T setups and even they hurt my brain knowing how to use them properly. While I can read about such rigs and things online, that is a FAR cry from interacting with a person and seeing and learning the how to's and what for's of all the gizmos. I wish I had a neighbor who was a HAM so I could SEE first-hand how the parts all interact instead of a bunch of "stuff" I know nothing about. Regardless, EXCELLENT video and you can color me jealous, Sir. 😋☺
I wasn't sure I was going to keep that configuration so the wiring isn't very neat. That's my 4th box I built, figured I was going to make changes anyway. Since the video I changed it.
Important to recognize that this box is meant for central comms for emergency services. This isnt a personal bugout box or evac box. Lots of great stuff here and im sure theres a good reason for everything he has there. Always be prepared. Having a separate box for battery is also important for this kind of setup. Im sure it was expensive, but this is gonna save a life one day
Absolutely correct, a central station, I have an Ammo Can go box and I built one for a friend, ua-cam.com/video/XjA3K40bZqI/v-deo.html&list=UU41AiYQrNyJqLSHkjMEFwKw
You should put a sticker on it, "To be operated by certified rocket-scientists only!". That is a crazy amount of gear you stuffed in that 19" case, I love it! However, I'd not call that a "go-box" anymore.
I remember you said you had the low battery alarm set to 9 volts. I'm not sure if that alarm is measuring whatever supply of power you happen to be using at any given time, but with SLA batteries they loose capacity if allowed to drop much further that 10.5 volts. The BMS on the LiFePO4 battery won't let the battery get down to 9 volts anyway without disconnecting itself first. Anyway great setup!
That's very interesting, I like it and thanks for the info on graphene batteries, I have not known about graphene batteries, now I have some knowledge to catch up on. Thanks Michael!
Hello and thanks for sharing, I've constructed two Go Boxes over the years and in the process of doing another one using a wheeled tool box this time and is to house in a big battery in the bottom.; One particular thing I liked is that of using a relay system to switch from shore power to battery insted of using an ON-OFF-ON DPDT big switch, I would very much appreciate if you elaborate a bit on the relay please, type , web ref pic etc, many thanks and once again thank you for sharing, 73is from 9H1AA (Malta Islamd)
While I think this setup is beautiful, isn't it a lot big for a shtf go box? When seconds count and ease of mobility and size constraints are paramount I'd sort of think anything over a .30 cal or .50 cal ammo can is getting on the big side of quick go comms box...
Thanks, this in not designed for SHTF, it is designed as a Central multi communications Base Station for emergency communications in disaster situations like Hurricanes, Earthquake, Wildfires, ect.
Thank you, I'm not good at doing the videos, I learned a lot from ham's videos and what I wanted to do was add in the comments the location where hams can get the parts that they may be interested in adding it to their go kit. Haters are everywhere I'm 61 yrs old, I've seen a lot of hate in my life and will see more, but there is more good out there than evil, amen.
I like to operate QRP, the KX3 is held in with velcro, I can take it out and do QRP work. A 100 watt FT991 radio is not QRP trail friendly. I'd rather have 8 aa batteries installed into a QRP radio compared to lugging around a 12v 35ah battery for a FT991.
Two follow up questions if you don't mind: 1- What does the finished project weigh? 2- If under high usage, doesn't any of the equipment get hot? -- 73 --
Not really just slap stuff together, I wasn't sure I was going to keep that configuration so the wiring isn't very neat. That's my 4th box I built, figured I was going to make changes anyway.
Thanks, this in not designed for SHTF, it is designed as a multi communications Base Station for emergency communications in disaster situations like Hurricanes, Earthquake, Wildfires, ect.
All equipment is Velcro hook n loop, not the cheap Velcro, the good stuff It makes service and tear down quick and efficient. The switch panel is the only thing bolted down
Really a great job! The 8 volt battery in the battery box to calibrate the alarm was brilliant. I was wondering how you did that. What is the purpose of the knob just to the right of the CB radio? 73's
I am new to this as well but I am looking for a 12v/120v relay kind of style switch. I want to run my box off 12v solar, however I also want to have it run on a 120 set up, but I need something that will switch off my battery and automatically switch everything to the 120 v side, which will convert down to 12v to run my equipment..do you know where I can get a reasonable switch to due such a thing?
Go to ki0bk.no-ip.com/~pwrgate/LLPG/Site/Welcome.html when using a relay, you lose a split second of power and you may have to power up the radio. I found that out using a 30 amp relay. I recommend FlintHills Radio Inc. products ki0bk.no-ip.com/~pwrgate/LLPG/Site/Welcome.html if your going to use a LifePo4 battery let him know and the solar charge controller will be made to both SLA and LifePo4 batteries. These components he sells are small which is nice, they don't take up much room. I have every one of these and 2 Solar charge controllers from FlintHills Radio Inc.
I wasn't sure I was going to keep that configuration so the wiring isn't very neat. That's my 4th box I built, figured I was going to make changes anyway.
it is a Bioenno LiFePo4 battery Link; www.bioennopower.com/collections/lifepo4-batteries-for-communication-equipment-ham-radio/products/12v-20ah-lfp-battery-pvc-blf-1220a REPLY
Thanks, this in not designed for SHTF, it is designed as a multi communications Base Station for emergency communications in disaster situations like Hurricanes, Earthquake, Wildfires, ect.
Hello man, I am setting up a go box and I intend to transport by plane. My configuration looks like yours and i will need an 8U case. Do you think it's possible to transport this on the plane without any problems? 73
I use a foldable luggage dolly, the type you can use for taking your luggage onto an aircraft it's aluminum and it's small enough to fit in the overhead bin or under the seat
You definitely didn't bore us. I love your go box... looks very effective. Do you have covers for the front and back of the radio box? How much does the whole setup weigh? I'm designing my own setup right now, although it will probably be a while before I get it all together, and I like your option of having the battery box separate from the radio box. Thanks for sharing! 73 de KD7ZWV
I am amazed by your ingunuity and use of compact space for the various back up processes and ease in designed access. I have not seen a more complete, thorough and effective systematic Comm. Go Box in all of my years in Emergency Services. I wanted to see your design as I am about to start building one myself. May take some time and cash certainly. Your work is a definite inspiration.
Very neatly made go box, certainly this is a trial and error task and many tricks and skills you can only learn thru actually doing it hands-on. I do think that go box's first priority is useful when you need it, and quickly deployable.
Awesome job.... gave me plenty of ideas. Especially like your philosophy of covering ALL radio bands including CB.... not boring at all
I would have stuck a sideband radio in there
This is a super pragmatic build. I appreciate knowing that you had problems with flush mounting the antenna coaxials. I have been thinking I'll include a 16 foot cable which will be routed into the go kit, and just coil it up and then spool it out to my antenna A/B switch will be outboard. I'll be using 3M's super velcro (Dual Loc) to do a similar easy serviceability.
16 foot cable, another good idea to add to the think tank.
Ed kj4fgi
Really nice video...thank you for posting!! I built a similar go box, then I took it all apart because it was way too heavy and I realized it is very unlikely that I would ever need so many radios and equipment in a non-configurable and non-modular format for field use (or at least in my use case).
Too heavy! Yes! Looking at this and other builds on YT, I've come to the conclusion that "modular" is the way to go. One box for HF, one for VHF/UHF, one for power, and one for cables and such. Store them all together, but take only what you need. Or take all of the modules to the site, but only move them to your operating position as needed. You are likely not the only operator that will be there, and not the only person bringing gear. And as time marches on, your older back will appreciate multiple smaller loads to tote. Experience here.
What an amazing set up. Allot of hours to assemble. Very well though out. Looks like a perfect rig. I'm sure it was fun to make. Thank you for sharing your hard work and awesome rig with us. Extremely impressive!
73's
Nice work on the emergency communications rig. Make sure all your power cables are fused as close to the power source as possible. Nice to see a fellow ham that thinks a lot like me. I went with a GO BOX set up along with the battery box which I started with my QRP set up and recently expanded my solar power capabilities from one 15 watt panel to a nice 27 watt fold out for portable work. Keeps the battery charged along with other devices as needed. Topped it all off with a nice clean power generator/inverter. Never know when you may find yourself without power or need to deploy. Great Job! 73, de N4UVR
Thanks, that's the 4th uhf/vhf/cb/HF box I built.
Brilliant idea to add the quick release for the signallink jumper board. That's an excellent highlight, but everything about the box(es) is great, thanks for sharing!
EXELENTE VIDEO PRIMER ECOM QUE VEO MOSTRANSO EL EQUIPO CON TODAS SUS ANTENAS.
EXCELLENT VIDEO FIRST ECOM I SEE SHOWING THE TEAM WITH ALL ITS ANTENNAS
Thank you, Eddie kj4fgi
Very Thoughtful. Thanks for posting.
....deep respect Edward - awesome job you´ve done! Never seen such a GoBox.....well done!
What a Magnum Opus tour! If I were wealthy I would pay you $ 10k to build one of those for me with me supplying the radios and batteries etc. That’s a great build and must have taken months of planning and construction. I’m glad you didn’t leave CB out. Hams often look down on the 11 meter band but in a real emergency we will need every form of communication we can get. In my book you win Ham Prepper of the year. MikeinMinnesota N0WDM
If he didn't have time ti build one for you, plz let me know. I really don't think it will cost 10k and we can discuss it if your interested. 73's N1LRF
I'm currently working on obtaining what I need for such a box. I really like your video and the explanations and details.
Thank you Larry, Eddie
That is awesome. I am looking to build a E COM box. Will not be as elaborate as that but I got some good Ideas from your video. Great work. 73s Marty
That's how I got started Marty, watching UA-cam videos and I got a bunch ideas together, and then you create your own masterpiece. Good luck 73's Eddie kj4fgi
Damn....this is a really "GoBox"....needs two people to transport this box, hi? Phantastic Box.....absolutely ALL in it....perfect!
Really fantastic build. The amount of features in the Gator case is amazing. Nice attention to detail. It reminds me of a satellites use of internal space.
Thank you
Excellent job Edward and not boring at all as another person said. However, its too complicated and I'm sure heavy. The next phase of the project should be to simplify and lighten up so it can be more portable. If it is for emergency preparedness, I would consider removing the CB and modify the KX3 to transmit on CB band and add a portable high quality scanner. In emergencies, depending on your situation, listening will be your most effective action! Phase 3, will require additional mods that we can discuss another time.
I have two Gator boxes that I'm using for similar purposes. 1. A 6U unit that is a Shack in the box with wheels, and 2. A 4U unit GoBox without wheels. Both units have a power supply, a mobile HF/VHF transceiver, a VHF/UHF transceiver, auto tuner, signal link box, speakers and associated misc parts, lights, etc. One is more portable than the other BUT I DON'T WANT TO MOVE EITHER ONE. i.e., not portable and light enough so Im working on a lighter version of the gobox with two primary goals. SIMPLICITY and PORTABILITY! Without those two qualities the equipment will not be used regularly, will be difficult to maintain in the field and will end up being a show piece!
Cheers and 73.
As far as I know you can't modify the KX3 for out of band communications, Elecraft has that in their software.
Wow! Really an amazing build. Im a new ham and this is truly inspiring, got my tech march 21st, and got my general a month or so ago. Just got a free 10m radio, setting it up with an inverted v dipole, im excited to have something like this in the future and to have a full-band hf rig! 73's, KJ7WCW
Well Sam welcome to ham radio, it's an exciting hobby and there's lots to do. Rise of solar cycle 25, now just starting up, in about another two years you'll probably be talking around the world with 100 W. At the end of solar cycle 24 in 2008 I made my first contact from Florida to Australia with just an antenna cut 40 m.
Ham radio operators are a great community you can ask anybody question and if they don't know the answer they will find it for you.
God Bless 73s, Eddie kj4fgi
Other than CB I'm Brand New to this Radio stuff. This is away above my head. I like to have a "Go Box" for my Bugout Rig....but I need something a little bit easier to build/put together.
See ua-cam.com/video/XjA3K40bZqI/v-deo.html or my boring one ua-cam.com/video/0Jv0TDiJ95k/v-deo.html
WOW, great setup. A little big for portable ops but man you have done an amazing job. well done
Only thing you'll get on channel 6 cb is annoying people 🙄 , but very good build . Way above my head but I give it a thumbs up
Thanks again for posting. One more advice, the vertical antennas are great and are easily (somewhat) installed but in addition to not being portable for emergencies, they don't work for local/regional comms. They have a low takeoff angle and are GENERALLY (not always) used for long distance communication, i.e. one end of US to the other or to Europe, etc. For the emergencies you need a NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) antenna. Its basically a endfed or dipole antenna installed about 15 ft high off the ground. They are also much more portable.
The overall theme for EmComm Gobox is 1. Portability, 2. Reliability, 3. Simplicity, and 4. Serviceability in the field. There is always a tradeoff between the that above requirements and extend of functionality, i.e. how much equipment you want to cram in!
Thanks
First thing I noticed was that the KXPA 100 with its large cooling fans are mounted directly below the KX-3. The next thing that I remembered was that heat rises and heat is the enemy of electronics. Do you have any concern that you may add unnecessary heat to the items above the amp? The box looks fairly crowded and I might be concerned about air flow and heat dissipation.
Very nice. I hope you have good health insurance for your back.
very nice video. i wound up building my go kit last year. I do qrp and sota with it. This is a great kit though much bigger than mine!
I have a smaller one I use, this is just an example of an Emergency Communications Control Center base of operations, I wouldn't take this to a SOTA
@@EddieVfgi Great work !
WOW!! looks like some part of the legendary huey🚁 cockpit. VERY NICE!!!
That's funny!
Thank you Marko
Very good job Edward. Have you considered a follow up video showing you setting up your Go Box station in the field? We are teaching some scouts and beginners that have just entered the world of amateur radio. They would enjoy watching a Go Box like yours being set up in the field, i.e. time to set up, guying, anchoring considerations, solar (if you are using solar now too) etc. We are discussing setting up in extreme emergencies complete with heavy weather and disaster all around us (you know, the typical 7.5 quake at 1 a.m. in -10 F temps and a white out, hi hi), hence the set up run through for setup time for a Go Box system like yours on a good day. It will take more than one or two aluminum can drives to fund their Go Box but now they have a picture in their minds of what is possible thanks to this video. 73
Thanks Lee, unfortunately, now medical, reasons hold me back .
Eddie
Sorry to hear about your health. Get well soon.
I would just like to thank you for some great ideas and commend you on your work great job👍🏼 i'm studying for my foundation license in U.K and I think this will really get me started into this wonderful hubby best 73 . Great video too 😊Phil on the hill .
Thank you Phil,
I learned by others making You Tube videos, now it is time to help others.
They aren't easy for me to do because I'm self conscious about myself, for me, I have to give back
Thanks again
73s Eddie kj4fgi
WOW! What a nice build! Very impressive. I'm in process of designing my Comms Box now.
Nice e com setup wow personally I just carry a basic baofeng handheld for ecom so no need for a license as in all honesty I've only heard one voice received in last 2 or 3 days it's that dead in my area but better to carry somet and not need it than need it and not have it
Thank you for sharing. Thanks for the details. Not boring at all. A work of beauty.
Thank you,
In my wildest dreams I'd like something like that but lack of $$$ is what prevents me from getting more involved than a couple of H/T setups and even they hurt my brain knowing how to use them properly.
While I can read about such rigs and things online, that is a FAR cry from interacting with a person and seeing and learning the how to's and what for's of all the gizmos.
I wish I had a neighbor who was a HAM so I could SEE first-hand how the parts all interact instead of a bunch of "stuff" I know nothing about.
Regardless, EXCELLENT video and you can color me jealous, Sir. 😋☺
very good May Fred PY2.ARSO Brasil
I wasn't sure I was going to keep that configuration so the wiring isn't very neat.
That's my 4th box I built, figured I was going to make changes anyway.
Since the video I changed it.
Can’t help but think there’s a book locked in the rear with the nuclear launch code in that fancy rig.
thanks for a great vid of a tremendous bit of kit. A job very well done, sir. ta for sharing from VK...73
Always love seeing your work...great ideas and construction.
Thank you very much, I learned by watching other Hams videos.
Important to recognize that this box is meant for central comms for emergency services. This isnt a personal bugout box or evac box.
Lots of great stuff here and im sure theres a good reason for everything he has there. Always be prepared. Having a separate box for battery is also important for this kind of setup.
Im sure it was expensive, but this is gonna save a life one day
Absolutely correct, a central station, I have an Ammo Can go box and I built one for a friend,
ua-cam.com/video/XjA3K40bZqI/v-deo.html&list=UU41AiYQrNyJqLSHkjMEFwKw
Very nice build!
Thank You!
WOW the thought that went into that is Amazing...
You should put a sticker on it, "To be operated by certified rocket-scientists only!". That is a crazy amount of gear you stuffed in that 19" case, I love it! However, I'd not call that a "go-box" anymore.
The best Go Box i have seen to date sir! Cheers
Thank you!
you said that you have the alarm set for 9v, what battery do you have that won't be destroyed by that low voltage?
Great stuff
dude that is so cool.. a lot of work there and impressive..
WOW your my newest hero WOW greaT JOB
OK, you WIN! Best one I've seen so far. Good job.
Thank you!
All I can say is NICE!
Thank You!
I remember you said you had the low battery alarm set to 9 volts. I'm not sure if that alarm is measuring whatever supply of power you happen to be using at any given time, but with SLA batteries they loose capacity if allowed to drop much further that 10.5 volts. The BMS on the LiFePO4 battery won't let the battery get down to 9 volts anyway without disconnecting itself first. Anyway great setup!
Exceptional work and thought processing. Great Job.
A best looking Go Box I have seen so far ! Simply a beautiful piece of art! Magnificent effort. 73 de VK4 NTZ.
Thank you!
Eddie kj4fgi
How far do you think you can carry that box in a disaster if the roads blocked or your out of fuel and you have to head out on foot.
I don't think it is part of his on-foot kit haha. If you have a vehicle though something like this would be awesome... if you know how to use it
Does the acronym K.I.S.S. mean anything to you? Your running a Pro510 for 11 meters, better idea would be a convert Kenwood or maybe a 2970......
nice setup, but you could use an 817 and an 857d :) less space and more power UHF/VHF/AM/SSB :)
Thank you!
Eddie kj4fgi
Beautiful setup.
Thank You
Very Impressive and interesting. Thanks for sharing!
I did a similar thing, but with graphene batteries, solar inverter.. all inside the faraday cage with magnetic protection and electromagnets
That's very interesting, I like it and thanks for the info on graphene batteries, I have not known about graphene batteries, now I have some knowledge to catch up on. Thanks Michael!
Hello and thanks for sharing, I've constructed two Go Boxes over the years and in the process of doing another one using a wheeled tool box this time and is to house in a big battery in the bottom.; One particular thing I liked is that of using a relay system to switch from shore power to battery insted of using an ON-OFF-ON DPDT big switch, I would very much appreciate if you elaborate a bit on the relay please, type , web ref pic etc, many thanks and once again thank you for sharing, 73is from 9H1AA (Malta Islamd)
George, I found this to be a better choice, Low Loss PWRgate by KI0BK,
see: ki0bk.no-ip.com/~pwrgate/LLPG/Site/LLPG.html
@@EddieVfgi thank you
Great piece of work.
nice video, only complaint i have to make is i wish you would warn before setting off the alarm, really messed with my dogs ears
A small mixer would let you hear all units through one speaker if you need more room :D
Good Idea!
Looks heavy how much does weigh?
While I think this setup is beautiful, isn't it a lot big for a shtf go box? When seconds count and ease of mobility and size constraints are paramount I'd sort of think anything over a .30 cal or .50 cal ammo can is getting on the big side of quick go comms box...
Thanks, this in not designed for SHTF, it is designed as a Central multi communications Base Station for emergency communications in disaster situations like Hurricanes, Earthquake, Wildfires, ect.
My HS3CMI from Thailand
very nice you put thought into it....smart man
Thank you.. parts are listed in the Show More if you incorporate any of them in your box.
parts list is fantastic. a lot of work went into posting that list again...smart man
Definitely one of the best go boxes I’ve ever seen. What changes have you made since recording this video?
My go bag is. Back pack ,Yeasu FT817 ,2x lithium polymer battery's, coax,PWR lead,Super Antenna MP1 Pen and paper that's it .....
i am "ham radio freak". nice setup. dont listen to the haters. they are jealous. peace! de n0war
Thank you, I'm not good at doing the videos, I learned a lot from ham's videos and what I wanted to do was add in the comments the location where hams can get the parts that they may be interested in adding it to their go kit. Haters are everywhere I'm 61 yrs old, I've seen a lot of hate in my life and will see more, but there is more good out there than evil, amen.
We’re you christened with a call sign and do you give your neighbours 9 by 5 over the fence ten four
Way over kill . I'm going to do one with a Ft991 already has a tuner and USB ready for PSK and CW .
I like to operate QRP, the KX3 is held in with velcro, I can take it out and do QRP work.
A 100 watt FT991 radio is not QRP trail friendly. I'd rather have 8 aa batteries installed into a QRP radio compared to lugging around a 12v 35ah battery for a FT991.
Doug Swann dif you ever do your 991 gobox?
VERY impressive!! Thanks for sharing. - 73 -
Thanks Tom.
Two follow up questions if you don't mind: 1- What does the finished project weigh? 2- If under high usage, doesn't any of the equipment get hot? -- 73 --
The weight is about 50 pounds, I use a luggage cart. Nothing else gets hot, just the KX3 and the KXp100
Cool. I like the whole thing, the design, the layout the whole ball of wax. Great job. Thanks for sharing and =thanks for getting back to me, --73--
Your very welcome
Dem Blinkin lights have a hypnotic effect on the user. Good idea to keep you alive during an emergency
Whats that garbage can weigh?
You sir are a god damn genius
Not really just slap stuff together, I wasn't sure I was going to keep that configuration so the wiring isn't very neat.
That's my 4th box I built, figured I was going to make changes anyway.
That's huge i rather fuck with a mobile radio and keep it small to shove it into my bug out bag. Very cool setup
Thanks, this in not designed for SHTF, it is designed as a multi communications Base Station for emergency communications in disaster situations like Hurricanes, Earthquake, Wildfires, ect.
Edward Vignati it's a beefy setup, i like it.
Thank you..
Good style, thanks for the video
Wow, extremely impressive! Thank you for taking the time to share it. 73. Ki7ffg
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
73s Eddie kj4fgi
Nice work !
Great video. How do you fix the equipment to the case? Do you bolt it all to the shelf, bottom, or sides?
All equipment is Velcro hook n loop, not the cheap Velcro, the good stuff
It makes service and tear down quick and efficient.
The switch panel is the only thing bolted down
Really a great job! The 8 volt battery in the battery box to calibrate the alarm was brilliant. I was wondering how you did that. What is the purpose of the knob just to the right of the CB radio? 73's
I had to snort a line to stay awake
Took me an 8 ball to make it
Pure genius i tell you even gave me some ideas
Good job !
I am new to this as well but I am looking for a 12v/120v relay kind of style switch. I want to run my box off 12v solar, however I also want to have it run on a 120 set up, but I need something that will switch off my battery and automatically switch everything to the 120 v side, which will convert down to 12v to run my equipment..do you know where I can get a reasonable switch to due such a thing?
Go to ki0bk.no-ip.com/~pwrgate/LLPG/Site/Welcome.html when using a relay, you lose a split second of power and you may have to power up the radio. I found that out using a 30 amp relay. I recommend FlintHills Radio Inc. products ki0bk.no-ip.com/~pwrgate/LLPG/Site/Welcome.html if your going to use a LifePo4 battery let him know and the solar charge controller will be made to both SLA and LifePo4 batteries. These components he sells are small which is nice, they don't take up much room. I have every one of these and 2 Solar charge controllers from FlintHills Radio Inc.
Great stuff!!!
You sure your nsme aint Marvoni😁
Thanks for the video.
I wasn't sure I was going to keep that configuration so the wiring isn't very neat.
That's my 4th box I built, figured I was going to make changes anyway.
GREAT JOB
You would think this guy would have a little bit better CB radio for Christ sake.
That cb will do exactly what it needs to do. Its compact and draws low amperage. So stfu! ;-)
Great video! That Go Box is a work of art!
Thank you!
Eddie - kj4fgi
Nice go box
You have skills I can only dream.
Amazing set up my friend! 73's de KM4RFP
They are not, thanks for asking.
Why? The sky is not about to fall...
Weight?
Are these available for purchase
This is very interesting a pieces of equipment
I did not understand what you said about that 14 volt battery
. What kind of battery is that?
it is a Bioenno LiFePo4 battery Link; www.bioennopower.com/collections/lifepo4-batteries-for-communication-equipment-ham-radio/products/12v-20ah-lfp-battery-pvc-blf-1220a
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awesome. Kinda of over kill but awesome!
Thanks, this in not designed for SHTF, it is designed as a multi communications Base Station for emergency communications in disaster situations like Hurricanes, Earthquake, Wildfires, ect.
Where is hot and cold running water?
nice job
Thank you
Hello man, I am setting up a go box and I intend to transport by plane. My configuration looks like yours and i will need an 8U case. Do you think it's possible to transport this on the plane without any problems? 73
8U case is not considered carry on, you have to check it.
@@EddieVfgi ok,
Great box! But you sure as hell ain’t “go”ing anywhere fast lugging that around
I use a foldable luggage dolly, the type you can use for taking your luggage onto an aircraft it's aluminum and it's small enough to fit in the overhead bin or under the seat
You definitely didn't bore us. I love your go box... looks very effective. Do you have covers for the front and back of the radio box? How much does the whole setup weigh? I'm designing my own setup right now, although it will probably be a while before I get it all together, and I like your option of having the battery box separate from the radio box. Thanks for sharing! 73 de KD7ZWV
Szuper equipment!!!!!