KB4RMA Go Box.

[PRO151]

The Amateur Radio Go Box is complete.
The unit is self contained with 2 7ah batteries at the bottom of the case for stand-alone operation or you can operate the unit off of generator provided AC power via the DC power supply just beneath the radio.
You can also charge the on-board batteries while operating off of AC power if needed.
The motivation behind building this unit was so I can toss it behind the drivers seat in my Wife's Jeep Liberty and stick the remote control head to the windshield with a Ram Mount. Mag-mount dual band antenna on the roof and in 5 minutes, I have a functional 2m/70cm radio for road trips.
The small box pictured has 3 additional batteries in it for reserve remote power operation. It is connected to the Go Box via the Andersen connectors.
Brad Arnold K4NHA inspired me to go ahead and construct a full Go Box. The 5vdc power supply is one he built so I could run the LED light for night time operation if needed.

[HIGHROLLER]

Nice job there PRO...

[Roadrunner]

Very nice job! When are you releasing them to the public?

[PRO151]

Very nice job! When are you releasing them to the public?

Right now. Here is the component list. Have at it.

Go Box Component List.
Radio: TYT TH9800 Quad Band:$249.99 - http://goo.gl/YDv9Vw
Flambeau Dry Box: $19.21 - http://goo.gl/yhIEOq
Power Supply: $23.14 - http://goo.gl/0ge1o2
DPST Switch: $4.92 - http://goo.gl/EI9Ptc
Power Meter: $6.90 - http://goo.gl/JZHc8A
USB Power Socket: $8.02 - http://goo.gl/wgEVsC
USB LED Flex light stick: $9.99 - http://goo.gl/iheACr
Ram Mounts Ball: $6.58 (2 required)- http://goo.gl/XL1klW
AC Power connector: $3.52 - http://goo.gl/999hSd
8ah Sealed Lead Acid batteries: $19.20 (2 Required)- http://goo.gl/ExPdzV
Andersen style Quick Connect: $14.95 - http://goo.gl/Vp2nxO
Binding Post assembly: $28.29 - http://goo.gl/80AjfY
Sealed Lead Acid battery charger: $9.69 - http://goo.gl/H2AC4S
DPDT Switch: $4.58 - http://goo.gl/eOdL2p
LED Switch, SPST: $10.25 - http://goo.gl/dr0yQJ
Mini cooling fans: $7.26 - http://goo.gl/NAFPSg
Mini fan grill: $6.00 - http://goo.gl/4juZZ9
SO-239: Purchase locally

[PRO151]

Update on the build. Do NOT purchase the LED light stick listed in the component list. It has been discovered that it induces a high pitched whine into the power circuit which makes its way all the way through the radio and onto the air when transmitting.
You must locate an LED that uses a simple On/OFF switch and not the dimming circuitry.?

[Clyde]

The Amateur Radio Go Box is complete.
The unit is self contained with 2 7ah batteries at the bottom of the case for stand-alone operation or you can operate the unit off of generator provided AC power via the DC power supply just beneath the radio.
You can also charge the on-board batteries while operating off of AC power if needed.
The motivation behind building this unit was so I can toss it behind the drivers seat in my Wife's Jeep Liberty and stick the remote control head to the windshield with a Ram Mount. Mag-mount dual band antenna on the roof and in 5 minutes, I have a functional 2m/70cm radio for road trips.
The small box pictured has 3 additional batteries in it for reserve remote power operation. It is connected to the Go Box via the Andersen connectors.
Brad Arnold K4NHA inspired me to go ahead and construct a full Go Box. The 5vdc power supply is one he built so I could run the LED light for night time operation if needed.

This is my next project! I want to be able to put my Icom IC-7200 & LDG IT-100 Tuner along with my Kenwood TMD-710A (2M/440) in it. I will be using, at a minimum, a 35 amp hour battery. I will probably go with a rack case.