I Built a Comms Trailer for Ham Radio: Update #4

I Built a Comms Trailer for Ham Radio: Update #4 - S1E11

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2 жыл бұрын

Back in 2018 I decided I wanted to buy a trailer and build a Comms Trailer. I already had some go kits I had built out but wanted something setup a little more permanent.
I started creating blog posts of the progress. I frequently get asked on the status so I decided to create a video that walks through the build process and provide a more recent update on the status of the trailer.
Rather than update the blog I will include this video on the blog.
Please comment below.
Links:
Mike's Blog: k3do.com or mikemyers.me
First Blog Post: www.mikemyers.me/blog/2018/5/2...
Second Blog Post: www.mikemyers.me/blog/2018/6/1...
Third Blog Post: www.mikemyers.me/blog/2018/7/2...
What we use for long distance wifi: wifiranger.com/
Timestamps:
0:58 - Background
2:50 - First post on my Blog
5:59 - Second Blog Post with updates
9:07 - Third Blog Post with Updates
14:58 - Inside Trailer Walkthrough
23:37 - Outside Walk-around (sorry for the wind noise)
26:00 - Back Inside for the lighting
27:15 - Final Comments
More:
You can visit the episode page on the tech-zen.tv website here: tech-zen.tv/i-built-a-comms-tr...
To learn more about Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) visit: www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio
Learn more about the Mid-Atlantic Wireless Communication Group: mawcg.org
Join our discord: mawcg.org/discord/
Connect with us:
Twitter - @hamradiounlimit - / hamradiounlimit
Instagram - @hamradiounlimited - / hamradiounlimited
web - tech-zen.tv/hamradiounlimited
discord - mawcg.org/discord/
Mike’s Social:
Twitter - @netnutmike
Web: k3do.com
Music:
ES_Eye of the Newscaster - Out To The World
ES_Borrowed Matches - Tape Machines
ES_Come 2gether - Ooyy
ES_Fire Drill - Cushy
ES_From the Cliffside - Tape Machines
ES_Granite Stone - Daxten
ES_Like a Blind Girl's Dog - Daxte
ES_Rumors - Daxten
ES_The Demon's Smile - Martin Klem
ES_When I Want - Dumma Beats
#hamradio #amateurradio #MAWCG #hamradiounlimited #CommsTrailer #EmergencyCommunications

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@drewwollin3462 9 ай бұрын

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.

@Subgunman Жыл бұрын

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?

@selfhosted 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@HamRadioUnlimited 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@JDtheEE 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@HamRadioUnlimited 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion. I will have to familiarize myself with the UTAC and VTAC channels.

@dougbas3980 5 ай бұрын

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.