I'm working on converting a motorhome for the same purpose, and I learn a great deal from videos like yours. I especially liked the idea of using stage lighting clamps to mount removable masts. Thanks for the tour and 73!
Enjoyed the video of a well thought out installation. Based on your lessons learned what would you do differently? The coax patch panel is great. Since we are in Hot and Humid Houston we too are considering air conditioning with a generator and magnetic plastic doors. Can I drop you an email? Thanks again for sharing a great build. KI5FJS Paul
Very interesting presentation, but I would echo some of the unanswered questions here. I'd love to see your budget, for starters, and your source for e.g. the coax patch panel (great idea... it definitely beats a raft of antenna switches). Also, now that you've been using it a while, any new lessons learned? What changes have you made to the setup?
That is very well thought thru and effective installation of operating positions and equipment layout. I think there are a lot viewers out there who would like to model a communication trailer just like yours. 73’s and happy operating! K9ADT
Is all of your wiring surface mounted and/or in raceways? I'm building something similar, and am loathe to drill through any of the metal studs to route wiring in the walls. Feral pigs at Field Day? Sounds like a field day BBQ in the making...
You can easily spend as much on the Battle Born batteries as you do on the trailer. Most RVs don't go that high-end with their batteries. There's no doubt they're great stuff, but that might be a good place to economize a little bit. They charge $925 each for those batteries, and another $7 for the cheap-o carry strap. For $925, they can't throw in a handle? GREAT VIDEO!!!! Love the straightforward approach as well as the obvious lack of overkill in the engineering and equipment. The one addition I'd probably want in the trailer, depending on where you're based, is some sort of climate control. I'd love to see links to the stuff you used included in the video description. (Yeah, I'd rather stand on the shoulders of giants than reinvent the wheel. 🤠) Do you ever find yourself wishing you'd gone with the 12' length?
Hardly. I added up the big ticket items and I came up with $18k, so probably $20-25k total assuming they bought everything new. Our club would already have the radios in the club shack, so take $8k off of that cost. Our club could afford this.
excellent presentation! any total cost/budget on this - just curious - excellent integration of equipment for end-usage. also any towing issues since most of the weight seems to be on the driver side?
What was the budget? Where did you put the fire extinguisher? No exterior lighting? No door step or grab bar? No grounding? Maybe I just missed these things.
@@BowWowPewPewCQ Extinguisher - Mounted to the wall at the rear door. Exterior lighting - Roof rack mounted LED spot lights although they rarely get used. No external grounding Steps are at both side and back door. No grab handle Budget? What budget?
George, amazing setup. Did you home brew the coax cable patch panel or is there a manufacturer/model number you can share. I’m planning on using this for my go box project. Thanks! John KC2DXK
Awsome! You think I could haul a Trailer like this with my Mountainbike? I definitly need to work out on something with a roof over my head that's for sure. Happy weekend & 73 de Your Friend Uncle Guenter 💯🍻🙋♂
It was 1" common foam core insulation with one side of foil. I think there are better materials with a higher R factor but this was available and good enough.
Excellent. That was an incredible build. So much going on there that I wish I knew more about. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks for your excellent, thorough, and eye-opening presentation.
I'm working on converting a motorhome for the same purpose, and I learn a great deal from videos like yours. I especially liked the idea of using stage lighting clamps to mount removable masts. Thanks for the tour and 73!
Looks like I know who’s field day I’m coming to next year. That trailer is awesome!
Mike you would be welcome !
Looks awesome. Let us know if it tips with so much weight on one side. Otherwise, it looks great!
Absolutely fantastic build, and a very helpful overview. Thanks KJ6VU. I’m drooling!
A high end build for sure, but so many great take-aways from your video!
good video...good presentation...... very good build and engineered.... 100% professionals at work.... I am impressed ..... 73 from a german ham
Well done, good systems engineering approach
Enjoyed the video of a well thought out installation. Based on your lessons learned what would you do differently? The coax patch panel is great.
Since we are in Hot and Humid Houston we too are considering air conditioning with a generator and magnetic plastic doors. Can I drop you an email? Thanks again for sharing a great build. KI5FJS Paul
Very interesting presentation, but I would echo some of the unanswered questions here. I'd love to see your budget, for starters, and your source for e.g. the coax patch panel (great idea... it definitely beats a raft of antenna switches).
Also, now that you've been using it a while, any new lessons learned? What changes have you made to the setup?
Excellent build!
wow great job great presentation thanks
That is very well thought thru and effective installation of operating positions and equipment layout. I think there are a lot viewers out there who would like to model a communication trailer just like yours.
73’s and happy operating! K9ADT
That’s pretty awesome, I’m officially jelly
Is all of your wiring surface mounted and/or in raceways? I'm building something similar, and am loathe to drill through any of the metal studs to route wiring in the walls.
Feral pigs at Field Day? Sounds like a field day BBQ in the making...
You can easily spend as much on the Battle Born batteries as you do on the trailer. Most RVs don't go that high-end with their batteries. There's no doubt they're great stuff, but that might be a good place to economize a little bit. They charge $925 each for those batteries, and another $7 for the cheap-o carry strap. For $925, they can't throw in a handle?
GREAT VIDEO!!!! Love the straightforward approach as well as the obvious lack of overkill in the engineering and equipment. The one addition I'd probably want in the trailer, depending on where you're based, is some sort of climate control. I'd love to see links to the stuff you used included in the video description. (Yeah, I'd rather stand on the shoulders of giants than reinvent the wheel. 🤠)
Do you ever find yourself wishing you'd gone with the 12' length?
What an amazing build!!!
wow! thanks a ton THIS is a video i loved to watch! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Outstanding work......
Do you have a parts list for the trailer? I'm especially curious about the patch panel and the keystones.
And not one word about how much this cost. I'll bet this was a $50,000 project. VERY few ham radio clubs can afford such a setup.
Hardly. I added up the big ticket items and I came up with $18k, so probably $20-25k total assuming they bought everything new. Our club would already have the radios in the club shack, so take $8k off of that cost. Our club could afford this.
I have a question. What kind of budget was the club working with on this build?
excellent presentation! any total cost/budget on this - just curious - excellent integration of equipment for end-usage. also any towing issues since most of the weight seems to be on the driver side?
What was the budget? Where did you put the fire extinguisher? No exterior lighting? No door step or grab bar? No grounding? Maybe I just missed these things.
@@BowWowPewPewCQ
Extinguisher - Mounted to the wall at the rear door.
Exterior lighting - Roof rack mounted LED spot lights although they rarely get used.
No external grounding
Steps are at both side and back door.
No grab handle
Budget? What budget?
Great job! KD6ILO 73
I’m working on converting a bicycle to a radio-cycle. Mounting 4 95 pound deep cycle batteries and 2 solar panels is challenging.
Use LiFePO4 batteries. Double the capacity and 1/4 the weight but 3 times the price (for cheap ones).
George, amazing setup. Did you home brew the coax cable patch panel or is there a manufacturer/model number you can share. I’m planning on using this for my go box project. Thanks!
John KC2DXK
Awsome! You think I could haul a Trailer like this with my Mountainbike? I definitly need to work out on something with a roof over my head that's for sure. Happy weekend & 73 de Your Friend Uncle Guenter 💯🍻🙋♂
What did you use for coax inlets from outside?
Still looking for your solution
What did you use for insulation?
It was 1" common foam core insulation with one side of foil. I think there are better materials with a higher R factor but this was available and good enough.
wow
Great video. 73 de w0trr