I like what you are doing with this project. Think waterproof electrical connectors. The case is great and being able to attach it to say a external solar generator would or solar panel or a wind turbine or a... would be great. The connectors are not that much for just a couple and they definitely will open a whole new world of connectivity for you.
Probably one of the most understandable videos for a non techie like me. 3 questions: how can you run 120 and is that the way you charge your battery? Have you hooked solar panels up to it? Thanks.....
I put Amderson connectors on everything. I have a small LifePo charger that plugs into the connectors on the box. I also have a small inline solar charge controller and a folding solar panel. Plug the solar panel into the controller then controller into the battery side of the connectors on the box. Since it takes pretty significant amperage to transmit, the battery will provide the juice needed for transmitting and either charger will charge the battery back up. Works pretty well.
What size is the Catastrophe fuse in your box? The fuse that is at the POS post of the battery to protect the wire that carries the whole load of the box. In case a short were to happen. Looked like a lot of unfused wires between the battery and the breaker? It was hard to tell in this video. Lots of Good ideas you have.
That's a very well thought out VHF/UHF Go Box. How do you charge your battery? Any reason you chose not to have a solar charge controller to charge the go box for extended operation? The 'shack-in-a-box' people have a great setup using an Icom 5100 and fits in the size of an Apache 3800 case.
I have an inline charge controller that has Andesron connectors on it and a folding solar panel. Plug the panel into the charge controller then plug the charger into the box. I have another video where I show a bunch of the Anderson accessories I've made and how you can mix and match for just about any situation.
I’m glad I stumbled across your video. I really like what you’ve done here. I’m trying to put one together for our ERC group here at the Bishop Storehouse in Idaho Falls Idaho. I’m not very good with electronics. Do you by chance have a schematic that will show me how to put the wiring together?
No changes. It has worked out really well. Just used it a couple weeks ago for comms at a bike race. My battery wasn't charged all the way and I had to switch to backup power. Having it set up like it is, it was as simple as just plugging into the other connector and flipping the switch.
@@IronsideAdventures801 Yeah, being able to select power sources from the switch is one of my favorite features I saw on the video. Definitely doing something similar. Thanks a bunch for sharing.
Which battery did you use. I’m building something similar but I’m having trouble finding a battery that will fit. Thanks for any suggestions that you can offer.
Quirk or how it's wired with the two inputs. If it was before the switch I'd need two breakers. One for the Anderson in leg and one for the battery in leg.
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Great ideas with redundancy in powering your kit!
I like it. Your design accounts for a lot of the "'unforeseeable"
I like what you are doing with this project. Think waterproof electrical connectors. The case is great and being able to attach it to say a external solar generator would or solar panel or a wind turbine or a... would be great. The connectors are not that much for just a couple and they definitely will open a whole new world of connectivity for you.
Really happy i found your video. Really like your setup. Good job!!
Probably one of the most understandable videos for a non techie like me. 3 questions: how can you run 120 and is that the way you charge your battery? Have you hooked solar panels up to it? Thanks.....
I put Amderson connectors on everything. I have a small LifePo charger that plugs into the connectors on the box. I also have a small inline solar charge controller and a folding solar panel. Plug the solar panel into the controller then controller into the battery side of the connectors on the box.
Since it takes pretty significant amperage to transmit, the battery will provide the juice needed for transmitting and either charger will charge the battery back up. Works pretty well.
What size is the Catastrophe fuse in your box? The fuse that is at the POS post of the battery to protect the wire that carries the whole load of the box. In case a short were to happen. Looked like a lot of unfused wires between the battery and the breaker? It was hard to tell in this video. Lots of Good ideas you have.
Great ideas, and it looks good!
nice box. I have one that was an old fire department radio box. I.m trying to make a digital and HF box with it.
Nice build. KO4HPC 73
That's a very well thought out VHF/UHF Go Box. How do you charge your battery? Any reason you chose not to have a solar charge controller to charge the go box for extended operation? The 'shack-in-a-box' people have a great setup using an Icom 5100 and fits in the size of an Apache 3800 case.
I have an inline charge controller that has Andesron connectors on it and a folding solar panel. Plug the panel into the charge controller then plug the charger into the box. I have another video where I show a bunch of the Anderson accessories I've made and how you can mix and match for just about any situation.
Looks good 👍
I’m glad I stumbled across your video. I really like what you’ve done here. I’m trying to put one together for our ERC group here at the Bishop Storehouse in Idaho Falls Idaho. I’m not very good with electronics. Do you by chance have a schematic that will show me how to put the wiring together?
red to plus black to minus always use a fuse kg6mn
great build bravo!!
Do you have a tik tok with ems stories? If not you have a twin lol
You have some nice features there sir. Any lessons learned or changes since the video? Thanks.
No changes. It has worked out really well. Just used it a couple weeks ago for comms at a bike race. My battery wasn't charged all the way and I had to switch to backup power. Having it set up like it is, it was as simple as just plugging into the other connector and flipping the switch.
@@IronsideAdventures801 Yeah, being able to select power sources from the switch is one of my favorite features I saw on the video. Definitely doing something similar. Thanks a bunch for sharing.
NIce box. Where did you get the on/off switch?
Amazon. Search for a on-off-on or SPDT switch
Which battery did you use. I’m building something similar but I’m having trouble finding a battery that will fit. Thanks for any suggestions that you can offer.
I used this battery.
a.co/d/1cAGZwU
Good onya mate!
Thanks
Why is the circuit breaker after the switch?
Quirk or how it's wired with the two inputs. If it was before the switch I'd need two breakers. One for the Anderson in leg and one for the battery in leg.