
Originally Posted by
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.