I was a 31F we worked in the 250 shelters similar to your but way different in other ways. The panel that opens on the door is suppose to have a NBC filter so if your on NBC lock down you pop open the panel turn off the AC and turn on a blower fan that will draw air through the filter and the fan blows the air out. Cool to see what you have done with it. GOD Bless you and your family
I was in a Light Infantry unit so we never had the full version of these, just a cargo Humvee with some sleeping bags, radios and a case of MREs in the back. This look much more comfortable. You probably could pick up a 40 foot OE-254/GRC packable antenna, it is designed to work with that box but it is only for VHF.
Amazing set up. Only thing I would have done different would have been to leave the AC in and bring a generator. A really useful rig that looks to be a lot of fun.
@@mattottie6410 He did a great job! Just hoping to inspire people to build their own or take a look at Ham Radio! Thanks for watching, it’s much appreciated!
First time viewer and I'm a big fan of this interview with Dave and his equipment. I just recently got into HAM radio with a GMRS license and I'm excited to meet the great community out there.
Thanks so much for watching and for your comment! The HAM radio community really is full of some of the nicest and most helpful people I’ve met in a long time. I’ve only been a ham since 2021, but it’s been a great experience so far. Just keep an eye out for the occasional ‘sad ham’-they’re rare, but don’t let them discourage you. There are plenty of good people out there who are more than willing to help guide you along the way! Welcome to the community!
I actually am surprised to see someone who knows of the tank plant on here I work in Anna ohio for Honda, we hear of people leaving to go work there quite often, we also get many coming from there vowing to never go back. Lol
@@x_CrossHair_x I wish this was mine! I just shot the video to document Dave’s build because I thought it was awesome! Hope it inspire others to build their own!
@@Ktmoney123 Ahh.. OK.. well convey my Comment to "Dave".. (Slick Build for sure).. It would be nice to have access to Military Surplus as you do in the USA..
I highly recommend looking at a DC Heat Pump/AC used for Toy Hauler Trailer conversions. They are really affordable, efficient, and will get you A/C plus heating.
I too, had an S-250 comm van that I mounted on a single axel, 5x8 cargo trailer. It was a 2-year project to build a comm van for our ARES group in my county. I paid for all of it from my own pocket, although the van was donated as 'scrap' from our local Air Guard group, who was trying to find someone to haul it off. It was 90% finished when I needed $$$ to pay for it being painted. I had chosen NASA White, since that would allow for all kinds of lettering and information. Sadly, I was told that there was no need for it in the ARES group, and they didn't want to support it at all. Yes, I had HF, VHF, UHF, 2m packet, a VHF Low Band radio and licensed with Red Cross, a scanner and CB radio. I also had a 2500w portable generator that was on the front of the trailer. I had the original 34' fiberglass whip antenna as well as connections for various other antennas. A year later, we moved from my rural home into town, and my wife didn't want me to keep it. So, it was sold to another ARES group by me to recover my investment. This was in 2002, and they are still using it today. The end of the story is the next year we had a large wildfire south of our city, and they were unable to communicate via mobile radio with the EOC. They asked if they could use my van to which I told them I had sold it since no one was interested in it. Several accused me of theft and thought it was ARES property... It only took a few hours for them to be properly informed. Another year goes by, and they managed to buy a used TV remote van that required insurance, fuel, and cost about $400/month just to keep ready to go. They found the sponsors for it, but is doesn't have the same capability as the van did. I may look you up and send my pics to you on email. :) In a way, I wish I had another van to build up but, that was one of the most enjoyable projects I had done in my years as a ham. 73, Paul - K7IN
@@Prep4SurvivingMe I appreciate that! I hope to do more radio videos and peoples shacks and gear they use. Along with some other things thrown in! What kind of videos do you enjoy watching?
@@jd1029 That is definitely a great idea! Maybe even have a separate battery on a solar charge during the day, to use at night. Running a a heated blanket on low would be plenty to stay warm at night. Thanks for your suggestion!
@@Ktmoney123 Welcome, we do this, and works great. It’s really comfortable, and if you get hot, you can put your foot out lol. Check for the 12 volt ones…for camping. Lots out there
That's a great little mobile comm station. In the military back in the early 70s I was a radio repairman in the Air Force and worked on the TSC-15 mobile comm center. I'm putting together something like what you have there but I'm building the trailer myself. New sub. Technician going for general. K7ZFI Been really enjoying my new little G 90. Just talked to Poland on 20 watts. How cool is that?
First off, thank you for your service! And thanks for subscribing! Dave’s setup is fantastic and has definitely inspired me to build something similar in the future as well. Good luck on your General test-I used Ham Radio Prep and Hamstudy to pass mine, and they were super helpful. The G90 is an awesome little radio! I’m still blown away by how we can reach people thousands of miles away with just 20 watts and no infrastructure. Wishing you the best with your build and your test!
@@charlesstephens3660 it will definitely fit in the back of full size 3/4 or 1 ton truck bed. Dave is building one for the back of his truck now. I'm sure at some point I will have a video of that once its done.
I dig the setup. We're thinking about putting out rigs like this out here (Big Island Hawaii). The shipping would kill me, but if a decommissioned unit like this we're donated, I'd weld it up and probably try to spec it out the same. Great inspiration, bud. You just got a new subscriber. Keep up the awesome. KH6GG 73🤙🏾
@@TheGeekiestGuy I have found some of these shelter for around $2,000. There was one with a trailer like the one Dave has here, that one was like $4,000. Maybe its possible to get a grant for some thing like this out in Hawaii. I really appreciate you subscribing! Hope to here you on the bands some time! 73!
@@Ktmoney123 we're setting up for the contest today. Gonna get the new folks on the air and able to copy. What's your email. I'd like to keep in touch.
Our county wants the clubs to help out, and we're thinking mobile comm stations like this for disasters are gonna be the best way. They're far more affordable than buying and kiting out a van.
@@Ktmoney123 I'll have to check. I literally just got a new callsign. I'll let you know as soon as I make sure it's updated. It's probably still set to the WH6GWL. 🤙🏾
This is cool, didn't realized but I'm about to build almost the same thing but more UpToDate I guess and to small. Mines a toy cause it's for pulling with an e-bike but I was thinking of getting a CB and a 5km Wi-Fi, but I'll also have cell and internet via phone. I just wish I can make it as big as this one.
@@Ktmoney123 I have already started. I'm actually kind of on my 4th build, was testing min limits but now of the winter I'm building over kill. minimal was just a pain.
@@1903A3shooter These are Military Surplus, search around on Google and Facebook marketplace for S250/G Shelter or S250/G Military Shelter. Some stuff should pop up.
@@BravoKiloZulu Some people are passionate about what they do and what they achieve-there’s nothing wrong with that, State appointed or vanity call. Taking pride in something meaningful to that person doesn’t need to make sense to anyone else.
Emergency Comms in NJ ? The centre of so many natural disasters. the last tornado in his area was in the 2009 and it was barely anything🙄 This is nothing more than a LARP setup. This would have made much more sense if he was in FL, The Carolinas, California, or Tornado Alley.
@@the-polyatheist While New Jersey may not experience the same frequency of extreme weather events as places like Florida or Tornado Alley, we’ve still had significant incidents where communication infrastructure failed. Hurricane Sandy in 2012 left many without power and cell service for a week or more, and localized issues like flooding or snowstorms frequently knock out communications. But it’s not just natural disasters that can cause problems-there are many other factors too. For instance, an unauthorized update to cell servers caused a failure in cellular networks and First Net. A recent incident at a County Public Safety Building, led to a fire suppression discharge that took the 911 Communications Center offline for a good part of a day. Most of time the setup is used for camping and Parks On The Air and Feild Day.
In point of fact, the coastal northeast has a fair share of natural disasters. New Jersey has had a good number of tornadoes, the winter months often bring snowstorms that shut-down entire towns, and New Jersey itself does have earthquakes. While the earthquakes experienced on the East Coast don't typically have the devastating effects of, for instance, California earthquakes, these can still be rather disruptive due to the population density found in that part of the country. The up-side to outfitting an equipment shelter like this is that it can be used in multiple ways: as a stand-alone communications platform, as a repeater site, as a re-transmission site. The military used similar shelters that were configured for different types of communications, which offered a modular way to tailor communications solutions to a particular mission in a particular place. So maybe a shelter configured for VHF/UHF and HF communications like this would be paired with, for instance, a tropo-scatter shelter, or a SATCOM shelter. This modular approach allowed for the flexible design of a communications plan that fit whatever mission the teams were called upon to perform. And because these shelters were self-contained, they could be transferred with a small crane or a forklift on to different vehicle platforms - Humvees or 2.5-ton trucks, for the most part. But they could also be un-bolted from a vehicle and placed on the ground or on a ship for transport. The drawback to a platform like this is that it *must* be moved by truck. If the roads are impassable or fuel is in short supply, the capability is pretty much locked to a single location. Further, with the equipment pretty well integrated into the shelter in this manner, it is, potentially, a time-consuming chore to de-integrate it so the shelter can be left behind and the equipment made man-portable. Although equipment shelters like this are still occasionally used by the military, packaging equipment suites like this, these days, is often done in transit cases in order to facilitate transport in something that isn't a big green box on a big, green truck. Lastly, for a civilian individual, a set-up like this increases the cost of maintaining the capability: another vehicle (trailer) to register, another set of axles and brakes and tires to maintain. Without governmental or NGO deep pockets, going to all the work of integrating an Amateur station into an equipment shelter is often not sustainable economically due to maintenance costs. This is the same reason I don't really invest in go-boxes: they fit a certain scenario, but de-integrating the equipment out of a go-box in order to be able to throw it in a bag and walk it out is a giant pain and is less flexible, overall. This makes such set-ups unattractive in my mind.
@@N0LSD I fully agree with all your point of view, you’ve covered key considerations that are crucial in evaluating a setup like this. The challenges and benefits you’ve outlined is a well-rounded perspective, making it clear why certain choices may or may not be practical. You’ve highlighted valuable factors that are essential to keep in mind for a portable setup. Thanks for stopping by and commenting! 73!
Great video! I hope this inspires other people to get their comms and self-reliance game up
I definitely want to build out one of these things someday! Thanks for the tour and awesome day!
I spent many hours in one of these shelters as a RTTY operator and then a multi-channel radio and tactical switching technician in the Army.
Well thank you for your service! How did they power these shelters in the field?
@@Ktmoney123 a big noisy generator!
31C Mafia!!!
@@devinhedge Can you tell me what 31C is? I'm assuming a type of radio MOS? Thanks for watching!
@@Ktmoney123 it was the Army MOS for Radio Teletype Operator. I finished out as a 25A. (Signal Officer)
This setup is straight out COOL. I love it.
Thanks @@MrTommy001 I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!
I was a 31F we worked in the 250 shelters similar to your but way different in other ways. The panel that opens on the door is suppose to have a NBC filter so if your on NBC lock down you pop open the panel turn off the AC and turn on a blower fan that will draw air through the filter and the fan blows the air out.
Cool to see what you have done with it.
GOD Bless you and your family
Thank you for that information on the shelter! I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
I was in a Light Infantry unit so we never had the full version of these, just a cargo Humvee with some sleeping bags, radios and a case of MREs in the back. This look much more comfortable. You probably could pick up a 40 foot OE-254/GRC packable antenna, it is designed to work with that box but it is only for VHF.
Wow terrific station thanks for your help to the ham radio fantastic inspiration 73 from kb2uew
@@alvarogaitan2529 Thanks for watching and stopping by! 73!
If I won the lottery....... Who needs a sports car? Very cool. Fill up those first aid kits!
@@mrmicro22 😂 I agree with you! I'd build the ultimate mobile comms rig if I hit the lottery!
Thats a real shack in a box!
Hahaha! Yes it is!
Dave would be a good friend to have for sure! Thanks for sharing KT!
He is definitely a good friend! Thanks for watching!
Amazing set up.
Only thing I would have done different would have been to leave the AC in and bring a generator.
A really useful rig that looks to be a lot of fun.
I believe he does have an AC installed under the bed some where. Definitely a great build! Thanks for watching!
Nice job, love it, looks like fun...
@@mattottie6410 He did a great job! Just hoping to inspire people to build their own or take a look at Ham Radio! Thanks for watching, it’s much appreciated!
We called those RATT Rigs. Radio Teletype. We flew them out to field sites before anyone go there to establish C3.
@@ik04 I like that nick name for the boxes!
Nice setup! I want one
That makes two of us!
Wow. Neat. I was lost once while driving (before GPS) and got on 2 meters and a fellow ham gave me directions.
@@antiglobaljoel532 It’s a really a great community! It’s always nice to have the radio for those type of inconveniences! Thanks for watching!
What a brilliant set-up!! 100%
@@Boxy071 Thank you for watching!
This is so cool! I would definitely be putting solar panels on the roof to make it self-contained for power.
@@DellFargus Absolutely, solar is a must have!
S-250s were designed to fit in the back of a standard pickup truck. Depending on the weight either a 3/4 or 1 ton dually
@@thefieldphoneguy8254 Thanks for the information! I hope to own one, one day!
Fantastic portable comm shack. That would be fantastic for field day. Well Done and 73, Vic de KE8JWE
@@vicmiller7191 Absolutely! Thanks for stopping by! 73!
Absolutely awesome. I like that telescoping mast, you could mount a little two element cubicle quad on that and go to town on the airwaves. 🤠👍🎙️⚡
Great Idea! Thanks for watching! 73!
First time viewer and I'm a big fan of this interview with Dave and his equipment. I just recently got into HAM radio with a GMRS license and I'm excited to meet the great community out there.
Thanks so much for watching and for your comment! The HAM radio community really is full of some of the nicest and most helpful people I’ve met in a long time. I’ve only been a ham since 2021, but it’s been a great experience so far. Just keep an eye out for the occasional ‘sad ham’-they’re rare, but don’t let them discourage you. There are plenty of good people out there who are more than willing to help guide you along the way! Welcome to the community!
Brilliant job! Just what I’ve been looking for in my retirement! Good work Brother!
@@bobmcnelis3648 Check out Dave’s channel it is in the description! I appreciate you following along!
That's a great mobile ham shack you have there. You're well sorted for winter field days.
@@bwillan Yes, Dave has a great setup! Yes I'm sure it stays warm in there with that big heater on winter field day! Thank you for watching!
Awesome setup. Thanks for sharing it really gives me some ideas for my own setup.
@@1stresponsevideo No problem! Gladtye video helped with some inspiration for your build! Thanks for watching!
Super cool!
@@NTomlin575 It is an awesome setup! Thanks for watching!
Wow that’s cool! Thanks for sharing
No problem! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
that multiband HF whip is no joke.
@@dus777 Its definitely a nice antenna! Thanks for watching!
Thats very good Dave, very interesting Mike UK G7POG Best 73's
@@Outandaboutwithpoggy Thanks for watching! 73!
Thanks!
Had one signed to me ..1971. and had every toy needed also had a inverter that worked well on 24 volts... shame I moved to Lima Ohio tank plant. 😊
Well thank you for your service! Thanks for watching!
I actually am surprised to see someone who knows of the tank plant on here I work in Anna ohio for Honda, we hear of people leaving to go work there quite often, we also get many coming from there vowing to never go back. Lol
@@chucktaylorii thanks for watching!
WOW.. Nice setup... Lucky You 🎉👍
@@x_CrossHair_x I wish this was mine! I just shot the video to document Dave’s build because I thought it was awesome! Hope it inspire others to build their own!
@@Ktmoney123 Ahh.. OK.. well convey my Comment to "Dave".. (Slick Build for sure).. It would be nice to have access to Military Surplus as you do in the USA..
Yea, one day I hope to get one for myself! Maybe next year! Thanks for watching and the comments!
Nice !!!
Thanks for stopping over and watching!
Great rig, I seen your rig in my way out. Jenny jump
Yea, Dave was camping up there for a few nights.
Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Has my interest sparked.
No problem! I was always inspired by Dave’s build and just wanted to show case it with a little interview. Thanks for watching! 73
That’s a neat setup!
@@verdeRIOS Yes it is!
This setup is slicker than snail snot.
I couldn’t agree more! Thanks for watching and stopping by!
Great setup and I would love to have that setup!
OMG, YES! ME TOO!
@KN4OKadventures Dave’s setup is fantastic! He hope to build something out in the next year or so!
@@sootioohpepi7698 I hope to build out one similar to this! I just need a few freelance jobs to make it happen 😅😂
The CD roundal is pretty cool.
I believe the CB was a Sears Roadtalker 40, pretty neat unique radio!
Thanks for sharing! Would love to see a full build out process for this.
I hope to build something similar in the next year. I just need a few more freelance jobs to pay for it😅😅
That thing is awesome! I need to get one of those?
@@chrisnordstrom6652 Me too! Thanks for watching!
I highly recommend looking at a DC Heat Pump/AC used for Toy Hauler Trailer conversions. They are really affordable, efficient, and will get you A/C plus heating.
That sounds like a great idea, I will look into that if I ever start my own build!
I too, had an S-250 comm van that I mounted on a single axel, 5x8 cargo trailer. It was a 2-year project to build a comm van for our ARES group in my county. I paid for all of it from my own pocket, although the van was donated as 'scrap' from our local Air Guard group, who was trying to find someone to haul it off. It was 90% finished when I needed $$$ to pay for it being painted. I had chosen NASA White, since that would allow for all kinds of lettering and information. Sadly, I was told that there was no need for it in the ARES group, and they didn't want to support it at all. Yes, I had HF, VHF, UHF, 2m packet, a VHF Low Band radio and licensed with Red Cross, a scanner and CB radio. I also had a 2500w portable generator that was on the front of the trailer. I had the original 34' fiberglass whip antenna as well as connections for various other antennas. A year later, we moved from my rural home into town, and my wife didn't want me to keep it. So, it was sold to another ARES group by me to recover my investment. This was in 2002, and they are still using it today. The end of the story is the next year we had a large wildfire south of our city, and they were unable to communicate via mobile radio with the EOC. They asked if they could use my van to which I told them I had sold it since no one was interested in it. Several accused me of theft and thought it was ARES property... It only took a few hours for them to be properly informed. Another year goes by, and they managed to buy a used TV remote van that required insurance, fuel, and cost about $400/month just to keep ready to go. They found the sponsors for it, but is doesn't have the same capability as the van did. I may look you up and send my pics to you on email. :) In a way, I wish I had another van to build up but, that was one of the most enjoyable projects I had done in my years as a ham. 73, Paul - K7IN
@@paulcavnar913 Those shelters are built to last that's for sure! I would like to build one out too. For camping at Feild Day events.
Nice setup
@@oz1iom it really is, I’m looking to build one in the next year.
Very nice rig, but I’d like a double wide. 😊
😂😂 More room would definitely be nice! Thanks for stopping by! 73!
Cool vid, subscribed 👍
@@Prep4SurvivingMe I appreciate that! I hope to do more radio videos and peoples shacks and gear they use. Along with some other things thrown in! What kind of videos do you enjoy watching?
You should just get an electric blanket for sleeping - won't take much off the battery, and nicer than overheating with heater.
@@jd1029 That is definitely a great idea! Maybe even have a separate battery on a solar charge during the day, to use at night. Running a a heated blanket on low would be plenty to stay warm at night. Thanks for your suggestion!
@@Ktmoney123 Welcome, we do this, and works great. It’s really comfortable, and if you get hot, you can put your foot out lol. Check for the 12 volt ones…for camping. Lots out there
@@jd1029 appreciate it! 73!
UHF or Microwave Van, i used them in 70s to early 80s, i used ANGRC 144 or 143 radios, 26 Q
@@fredsiegfried1707 I will have to take a look at those vans. Thanks for watching!
31m20/31m2t. Trained 8 tng brigade fort Gordon Georgia mux/video/phone. One of the coax guys.😊
That's awesome! Again thanks for your service and 73!
That's a great little mobile comm station. In the military back in the early 70s I was a radio repairman in the Air Force and worked on the TSC-15 mobile comm center. I'm putting together something like what you have there but I'm building the trailer myself. New sub. Technician going for general. K7ZFI Been really enjoying my new little G 90. Just talked to Poland on 20 watts. How cool is that?
First off, thank you for your service! And thanks for subscribing! Dave’s setup is fantastic and has definitely inspired me to build something similar in the future as well. Good luck on your General test-I used Ham Radio Prep and Hamstudy to pass mine, and they were super helpful. The G90 is an awesome little radio! I’m still blown away by how we can reach people thousands of miles away with just 20 watts and no infrastructure. Wishing you the best with your build and your test!
That is freaking awesome! Thanks for sharing.
KO4HPC 73
@@agoraphobicadam1171 Thanks for stopping by and engaging! I appreciate it! 73
Very cool OM tnx es 73 de KT1R in WV
@@loueckert4970 no problem! Thank you for stopping by! 73!
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@@davidpatrick1813 Thank you
It looks like it may fit into the bed of a pickup. Probably best for a 3/4 or 1ton.
@@charlesstephens3660 it will definitely fit in the back of full size 3/4 or 1 ton truck bed. Dave is building one for the back of his truck now. I'm sure at some point I will have a video of that once its done.
I dig the setup. We're thinking about putting out rigs like this out here (Big Island Hawaii). The shipping would kill me, but if a decommissioned unit like this we're donated, I'd weld it up and probably try to spec it out the same. Great inspiration, bud. You just got a new subscriber. Keep up the awesome. KH6GG 73🤙🏾
@@TheGeekiestGuy I have found some of these shelter for around $2,000. There was one with a trailer like the one Dave has here, that one was like $4,000.
Maybe its possible to get a grant for some thing like this out in Hawaii. I really appreciate you subscribing! Hope to here you on the bands some time! 73!
@@Ktmoney123 we're setting up for the contest today. Gonna get the new folks on the air and able to copy. What's your email. I'd like to keep in touch.
Our county wants the clubs to help out, and we're thinking mobile comm stations like this for disasters are gonna be the best way. They're far more affordable than buying and kiting out a van.
@@TheGeekiestGuy That’s awesome! Great way to get new people involved and started with radio! Is your information good on QRZ? If so I'll e-mail you.
@@Ktmoney123 I'll have to check. I literally just got a new callsign. I'll let you know as soon as I make sure it's updated. It's probably still set to the WH6GWL. 🤙🏾
Love this video and set up! How can we get one of these? ?
Dave did a great job building and explaining everything. I have found some on the Facebook marketplace. Just search S250/G military shelter.
This is cool, didn't realized but I'm about to build almost the same thing but more UpToDate I guess and to small. Mines a toy cause it's for pulling with an e-bike but I was thinking of getting a CB and a 5km Wi-Fi, but I'll also have cell and internet via phone. I just wish I can make it as big as this one.
That's awesome! I just built a cargo e-bike bike too! Sounds like a cool project, will you be making any videos on your build?
@@Ktmoney123 I have already started. I'm actually kind of on my 4th build, was testing min limits but now of the winter I'm building over kill. minimal was just a pain.
@@Ro-Bucks Awesome! I will check out your channel!
@@Ktmoney123 thanks my second newest short shows the beginning of my new build. I'll have the panel finished soon as some stuff comes in the mail.
I saw one for sale online as a deer stand for 400$ I wanted to convert it into a camper for my truck.
@@freedomtowander Man that's a great deal! I would snag that as soon as possible! I found a S250/G in rough shape for $2k.
@@Ktmoney123 I’ll have to see if it’s still on marketplace, I’ll send you the link if I find it
@@freedomtowanderThat would be awesome! Is it close to the North East?
@@Ktmoney123 Midwest southwest Illinois I believe
@@freedomtowander Darn! That's a little far for me! But you never know! Thanks!
More on that CB setup? Where'd you find a phone style mic and speaker? Need me one of those.
@@nathanhayes8228 I believe its a RoadTalker 40 CB Radio Phone 3813. Check out eBay for those. Thanks for watching!
@Ktmoney123 sweet! Thanks.
@@nathanhayes8228 No problem!
Dude you should make and sale them
@@richrichy7558 I wish I had the money and time!
Do you know how much the whole thing with the trailer weighs? Very cool.
@@TangoOscarMikeN3WS I believe the whole setup loaded out is around 2,000lbs. I will confirm with Dave on that!
@@TangoOscarMikeN3WS shelter empty 750 lb. I think the trailer is close to 1500..
WHERE CAN I GET A TRAILER LIKE THIS
@@1903A3shooter These are Military Surplus, search around on Google and Facebook marketplace for S250/G Shelter or S250/G Military Shelter. Some stuff should pop up.
Where did you get that trailer?? I'd love to find something like that.
@@linuxman0 I have found a few on Facebook Marketplace. Just search S250/G shelter. I have found a few.
Facebook marketplace
Why would you take the ac off????
@@youtubesux6361 He relocated the AC to the floor, that was something I forgot to ask about. But there is one in there!
Get S-788. Bigger than a 250
@@Doh1962 I will definitely take I look at the S-788, thanks for the heads up!
Why did you take the air conditioner off? You should have left it on that would have been awesome.
@@johnratcliffe6438 I believe he still has an AC in there he just relocated it on the floor somewhere.
emergency goon cave
@@franciscallahan2529 lol yes the goon cave!
Snacks?
You always need the snacks while camping and running POTA!
WOW, guys toys, USA is so differant to UK, wonder what his wife is doing while he is in the woods, in his shack?????????
His wife is a ham radio operator too! He's currently building out another shelter for the back of his truck for his family when he goes camping.
*_The HAM radio community are the biggest karens I have ever seen in my life._*
There are always a few in every crowd.
Why do radio nerds build their entire personal identity around their state appointed call sign? It's so cringe it hurts.
@@BravoKiloZulu Some people are passionate about what they do and what they achieve-there’s nothing wrong with that, State appointed or vanity call. Taking pride in something meaningful to that person doesn’t need to make sense to anyone else.
@@Ktmoney123 I like grid square locations too.
@ Thats awesome! So you basically are hunting to get new grid squares?
@@Ktmoney123 No it's just a convenient way to relay locations over the radio and stuff. I worked with a fair number of JTACs.
@@hithere7382 ohhh ok! Thanks for responding back!
Emergency Comms in NJ ? The centre of so many natural disasters. the last tornado in his area was in the 2009 and it was barely anything🙄
This is nothing more than a LARP setup.
This would have made much more sense if he was in FL, The Carolinas, California, or Tornado Alley.
@@the-polyatheist While New Jersey may not experience the same frequency of extreme weather events as places like Florida or Tornado Alley, we’ve still had significant incidents where communication infrastructure failed.
Hurricane Sandy in 2012 left many without power and cell service for a week or more, and localized issues like flooding or snowstorms frequently knock out communications. But it’s not just natural disasters that can cause problems-there are many other factors too.
For instance, an unauthorized update to cell servers caused a failure in cellular networks and First Net. A recent incident at a County Public Safety Building, led to a fire suppression discharge that took the 911 Communications Center offline for a good part of a day.
Most of time the setup is used for camping and Parks On The Air and Feild Day.
In point of fact, the coastal northeast has a fair share of natural disasters. New Jersey has had a good number of tornadoes, the winter months often bring snowstorms that shut-down entire towns, and New Jersey itself does have earthquakes. While the earthquakes experienced on the East Coast don't typically have the devastating effects of, for instance, California earthquakes, these can still be rather disruptive due to the population density found in that part of the country.
The up-side to outfitting an equipment shelter like this is that it can be used in multiple ways: as a stand-alone communications platform, as a repeater site, as a re-transmission site.
The military used similar shelters that were configured for different types of communications, which offered a modular way to tailor communications solutions to a particular mission in a particular place. So maybe a shelter configured for VHF/UHF and HF communications like this would be paired with, for instance, a tropo-scatter shelter, or a SATCOM shelter. This modular approach allowed for the flexible design of a communications plan that fit whatever mission the teams were called upon to perform. And because these shelters were self-contained, they could be transferred with a small crane or a forklift on to different vehicle platforms - Humvees or 2.5-ton trucks, for the most part. But they could also be un-bolted from a vehicle and placed on the ground or on a ship for transport.
The drawback to a platform like this is that it *must* be moved by truck. If the roads are impassable or fuel is in short supply, the capability is pretty much locked to a single location. Further, with the equipment pretty well integrated into the shelter in this manner, it is, potentially, a time-consuming chore to de-integrate it so the shelter can be left behind and the equipment made man-portable. Although equipment shelters like this are still occasionally used by the military, packaging equipment suites like this, these days, is often done in transit cases in order to facilitate transport in something that isn't a big green box on a big, green truck. Lastly, for a civilian individual, a set-up like this increases the cost of maintaining the capability: another vehicle (trailer) to register, another set of axles and brakes and tires to maintain. Without governmental or NGO deep pockets, going to all the work of integrating an Amateur station into an equipment shelter is often not sustainable economically due to maintenance costs.
This is the same reason I don't really invest in go-boxes: they fit a certain scenario, but de-integrating the equipment out of a go-box in order to be able to throw it in a bag and walk it out is a giant pain and is less flexible, overall. This makes such set-ups unattractive in my mind.
@@N0LSD I fully agree with all your point of view, you’ve covered key considerations that are crucial in evaluating a setup like this. The challenges and benefits you’ve outlined is a well-rounded perspective, making it clear why certain choices may or may not be practical. You’ve highlighted valuable factors that are essential to keep in mind for a portable setup. Thanks for stopping by and commenting! 73!
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