Emergency Amateur Radio Communication Kit by KH7O

[SteverRob]

Great job. Awesome work. I think I'll try the same except go with an AC to 12-15DC battery charger and a 12V drycell battery.

[slamdvw]

Nice neat setup! 73

[ChickenHater550]

This is a flawless setup with the same exact radio im savin' my nickels for, However aren't most amatuar emergency crews using HF? But even then this has hundreds of great uses including weather reporting, tailgating, and camping.

[TowerClimber81]

Excellent set up! Is it possible to create the same thing ONLY using police band scanners instead of Ham Radio? Furthermore, where can I purchase a box like what your setup is in? Thanks and GREAT VIDEO!!

[m35a2lover]

dude this setup is awesome id like to have something like this in my truck but with a cb radio instead of ameture or ham

[1ordequis]

love this makes good sense for an emergency setup as well as portable field operations.

[theblackarrow66]

real good.

[PerigeePower]

Great set up!

[clipdan]

very nice. thanks for sharing this... very nice setup!

[CPLBSS88]

wow...very impressive!

[PPGCSuicide]

i want one, sry my english is less, i can hope you can understanding my less, i this a selfconstruction ? i will made a sos case with ham radio, can you help me? your green case is very wonderfull =)

[No0neH3r3]

Aloha. Looks like the only thing this kit needs it EMP shielding (when the pelican case is closed)

[kevstar31]

How much does the entire kit weigh?

[FatDaddy4Fun]

WELL DONE! Aloha. ~Wolf

[TitanicBranson]

Really nice build. How long did it take to build? Any sites where I could find ideas for a backpack build?

Also, we’re holding a special tribute for the HAM radio operators of the Titanic at our museums on April 9 & 10. Check out our website for more information and operating frequencies if you’d like to join in.

Thanks!

[jerktrucker]

u still need ac power. ware do u get that "in the field"?

[lmno456]

Thanks. I answered the question about power that I was going to ask by reading your webpage. I'm posting here in case someone else has the same question.

"External 12V power such as a car battery can be used to power the kit in the event you do not have access to AC power or operating from your vehicle in the field, similarly a cigarette lighter plug on a cable to anderson power poles can be made to power the kit."

[airwolfcheck]

good job keep the thinking cap on lookn forward to see ur next.

[sweettooth80]

awwwwwwwww i want one

[wtf0804]

What do you recommend for a antenna for a people who live in apartments?

[bxxj]

I paid 300 for my yasu vx7 water proof hand held radio. you paid 500 for that?  different jobs for our rigs but I might have gone your way if i had seen your vid before. nice capabilities!!! better range and more options for digital coms with a small laptop. thx for the ideas will think about making a rig like that for myself. do you have repeater capabilities?

[bxxj]

I paid 300 for my yasu vx7 water proof hand held radio. you paid 500 for that? different jobs for our rigs but I might have gone your way if i had seen your vid before. nice capabilities!!! better range and more options for digital coms with a small laptop. thx for the ideas will think about making a rig like that for myself.

[johbaptist1]

Would you consider making these kits up as you have done for yourself and selling them? Can you give a price as to what you would charge for your kits if you decide to build them? Thank you.

[1TacticalMedic]

That is tighter than frog twat!

[TheYc2lev]

vy good equipment

73 de YC2LEV

[ki4nnk]

good job ki4nnk

[nearadyn]

nice job on that. I'd love to build something similar but on HF. I have an IC-703+ that I was thinking of doing this to. All you need to do is get yourself a couple of 20 watt solar panels that would fit in the box and then you'd really be portable.

[kumquatsta]

impressive, well done. you could sell them

[okoccupant]

Outstanding Job on the kit.

[TheBgcheez]

This is very nice!

[chuckegraham]

That is a really sweet set up. I like how you have it all built in the case.

KJ4VRR

[RayAir1]

Tell me, and be honest, do you have a reflective ARES jacket (aka- Whacker Jacket) that says "emergency communications" on the back?

[MrMatto38]

this is cool and well built but internal batterys would be a good idea in a pinch

[MrMatto38]

this is cool but internal batterys might be better in a pinch

[tonytonytee]

very cool in deed..

[USNERDOC]

Rick - Excellent well designed Go Kit.

73's

KF7ETX

David

[therecommender]

could you send me some more details in a list

Great work

[KJ4TEE]

Nicely done man KJ4TEE

[jstrunck]

Fine Business!

[gedanate]

Nice go-kit. It is a pity those Pelican cases are so expensive! Just one thing, have you considered adding a roll-up J-pole antenna for 2m/70cms ? It would take up very little room or weight and it could be hung higher than your mag-mount antenna. 73 de David, vk2dmh

[learning41230]

Looks great! Thanks.

[clarosse]

Oh my gosh that thing is awesome I want one. That is the ultimate. Wow great job really really nice well done.

[VO1XH]

Great kit,very professional looking.73,VO1XH

[winkydo]

great kit!

[topogago]

congratulations for the great idea. 73 de ct2jrc

paulo gago

[sorryociffer]

Wow, that's sharp!

[9w2dzx]

nice

73

[intemister]

what sort of emergency would u use this for??

[bullzisnipr3]

Any sort of disaster where normal communications are rendered useless. AKA Hurricanes, Tornadoes, etc.

[haansgruber]

Pelican case - Portable backup - battery, rig, quadplexer for crossband repeat use. Except for an installed external N type connector on the outside of the box with watertight cap to be run to a mobile antenna, or magnet mount antenna in wet locations, or rain without additional risk. Quad band Yaesu ft-8900-r is my choice.

Nice job on the project

73'

[dogandcattle]

Which company did you buy the panel from ? and what would be the best way you think to cut out the panel face ?  That a look at the Strong Box made by QuickCable for the 12 volt or 6 volt battery box ,Made very well and well last. I really injoy all your video and your web site.with the weather links.

ARES Member

Will 73sss AD7WW

[kh7o]

Thanks,rack panel from Digikey, a good jig saw and patience to cut the panel to size (make a 1/4 thick template of cheap wood material first), Im working on fabricating a newer design that hopefully will be available in kit or finished form for those who want GO kit ready to roll. Aloha Rick

[kh7o]

@dogandcattle

[agentgibbs1162]

@dogandcattle TNX FOR PUTTING THIS VIDEO UP. HOPEFULLY WE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS CAN PASS THE WORD REGARDING THIS TYPE OF "PUBLIC SERVICE" 73s DE STEVE (N7KOA) IN MISSOULA (WX. AND AIRPORT CODE MSO)

[kh7o]

In response to a gentleman who asked how much the kit cost? roughly about $500 including the radio, more time then money is involved making the panel face how you want to see it laid out then anything else in the kit. Aloha

[dstonner]

nice. very clean and good-looking.

[dogandcattle]

Nice Job , could you tell me what Pelican case you are using. Thanks for your time.  Will 73ssss

[kh7o]

Pelican 1450 case, with the pelican 1450PF panel frame. Aloha

[desireeT01]

Nicely assembled OM, I would like to see our world governments pay to have such kits available for Emergency Comms.

BUT since many do not understand our volunteer service, it is an uphill challenge.

73's

[kh7o]

Im thinking more and more on making a generic production model for Hams and First Responders where you already have a mobile radio and just buy the Kit less the radio.

[rocktruggy03]

@kh7o

DO IT!

[JrFireFighter37]

add some sat ops in some packet radio in i know i would buy one. =)

[Roar2death]

you could make some money out of that

CHEERS

ZL1DEF

[rithban]

Thanks for the demo. I'm building my first jump kit, and this gives great ideas.

[rst93]

Excellent comms box. I'm working on one myself I'm using a bit bigger box for it though.

73's

KD8IUS

[6619723510]

woot woot!

hope to get a spare rig that i can pop into a case

[mllrmp]

wow thats really impressive! I like the idea completely! I am going to look into coverting my spare radio into something like this. If I run into any problems I will let you know.

[tkdteen2]

yes nice one great job did you buy it with the power supply in it in where did you buy all the stuff 73's

[VictoreCelia]

very good, I like it very much. Let´s see it working... 73

[2e0bmi]

Love the kit. What kind of box is that?.

Have a very happy christmas and a happy new year.

DE 2E0BMI

[kh7o]

Pelican Case- they usually come in "black" but I got this one cheap. Merry Christmas Happy New Year! Aloha !