Wow! Very nice build out! I like the fold up counter idea. Did you consider a side folding Murphy bed for a sleeping bunk? As for the monitors swinging around, try and find some of that closed cell foam used for packing electronic gear. It usually comes in 1/2” thicknesses and all you need to do is cut out several pieces and glue together. Cut them to equal lengths and about 1/4” linger than needed and then place two behind each monitor to keep them from swinging, remove when you need to readjust monitor for viewing. As for the cabinet, you could find someone in the area and have them make an identical cabinet for you. As for the doors use a contrasting color material if made from laminated mdf or paint a basic plywood door with epoxy paint. Use the two dark doors on the end cabinets and the contrasting doors on the center cabinet. The color code could be used to denote special storage. Where I live now we have a wood shop that makes cabinets from various laminates, even exotic wood laminates if one wants something special. Any plans on using plastic spiral wrap to clean up some of the wiring clutter?
Nice. My radio club in Australia built a comms van. We started with a new insulated refrigeration trailer with 500mm walls on dual axles. It was the cheapest and quickest way to do it. They cut a window in the side like a food van. There are companies making these to a price in most cities in Australia. I think it was about AU$12000 at the time. About the price of a cheap camper trailer.
Looking really awesome James! Not sure why you would need that when you're parked at home though when you already have a really nice command center in the house! Will come in handy when you move though as a temp shack for sure. Loving this project!
We used it for things like field day, red cross events, bike races, hikes and Marathons. It is really nice to drive to the the event command center, plug it in and turn it on.
You should also add a Motorola series mobile programmed for the UTAC and VTAC channels. Those are interoperability channels used by many different public safety personnel.
Wow! I am an MSEE, PE and this is very impressive! I am N8VY and my RV has a Radio counter with various power/antenna connections. My system is very humble compared to your. Nicely done. I really enjoyed your video.
Wow what a fun and immaculate job! I am going to do it on a much smaller and rustic fashion, wth a cot.
Wow! Very nice build out! I like the fold up counter idea. Did you consider a side folding Murphy bed for a sleeping bunk? As for the monitors swinging around, try and find some of that closed cell foam used for packing electronic gear. It usually comes in 1/2” thicknesses and all you need to do is cut out several pieces and glue together. Cut them to equal lengths and about 1/4” linger than needed and then place two behind each monitor to keep them from swinging, remove when you need to readjust monitor for viewing. As for the cabinet, you could find someone in the area and have them make an identical cabinet for you. As for the doors use a contrasting color material if made from laminated mdf or paint a basic plywood door with epoxy paint. Use the two dark doors on the end cabinets and the contrasting doors on the center cabinet. The color code could be used to denote special storage. Where I live now we have a wood shop that makes cabinets from various laminates, even exotic wood laminates if one wants something special.
Any plans on using plastic spiral wrap to clean up some of the wiring clutter?
Nice. My radio club in Australia built a comms van. We started with a new insulated refrigeration trailer with 500mm walls on dual axles. It was the cheapest and quickest way to do it. They cut a window in the side like a food van. There are companies making these to a price in most cities in Australia. I think it was about AU$12000 at the time. About the price of a cheap camper trailer.
Looking really awesome James! Not sure why you would need that when you're parked at home though when you already have a really nice command center in the house! Will come in handy when you move though as a temp shack for sure. Loving this project!
We used it for things like field day, red cross events, bike races, hikes and Marathons. It is really nice to drive to the the event command center, plug it in and turn it on.
You should also add a Motorola series mobile programmed for the UTAC and VTAC channels. Those are interoperability channels used by many different public safety personnel.
Thank you for the suggestion. I will have to familiarize myself with the UTAC and VTAC channels.
Wow! I am an MSEE, PE and this is very impressive! I am N8VY and my RV has a Radio counter with various power/antenna connections. My system is very humble compared to your. Nicely done. I really enjoyed your video.
Should you get a dmr and analogue radio and dose dmr also do analogue