Amateur Radio Go Box – Ham Radio ARES – RACES

KF9ZA’s Amateur Radio Go Box. A portable 2 meter / 440 self contained and rugged radio go box for emergency communications. Complete list of all the componen…

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25 replies
  1. irishbrew101
    irishbrew101 says:

    What a great presentation of your go box. Very clearly shown and described
    and even a well done material list WITH vendors. Excellent video…….
    Thanks

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  8. jokewallpaper
    jokewallpaper says:

    The extra space around the radios was intentional for three reasons. If the
    box is dropped the space helps to absorb the shock and transfer it to the
    equipment. The additional space allows for storage of 50′ of coax and AC
    extension cord. The main reason for the space is for heat dissipation. In
    an emergency situation the radios may need to operate on high power for a
    long time generating a lot of heat. Air space means cooling.

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  10. jokewallpaper
    jokewallpaper says:

    YouTube won’t let me put links in the comment section. If you scroll up to
    the video description there is a link to kf9za-kremer-com-gobox that is a
    web page with a complete list of materials with links. I got the box at
    Sweetwater Audio. A link is on the page.

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  12. ThePauperPrepper
    ThePauperPrepper says:

    I have seen ALLOT of Go Box Videos. You have come up with some great new
    ideas (at least new to me) Love the steel plate in the lid. Cant believe
    that no one that I have seen thought of that one. Also didnt know about the
    “U” model Rig Runner. Great idea. And love the Light Panel. A very nice
    clean job that is ready to go to work. Some guys do get a bit gung ho w/
    Power Eating , yet unnecessary accs. You have not. Add that HF Rig & U R
    Done! Job Well Done! 73 de KB3VEW

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  13. Daniel Freeman
    Daniel Freeman says:

    What about making the whole box metal, then you would already have a
    faraday box? Do you think that would work? I thought your Go Box was
    awesome looking. I’m thinking ahead.

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  14. jokewallpaper
    jokewallpaper says:

    I’m in Indiana and got the sheet metal at the hardware store called
    Menards. It cost $7. I don’t have an HF radio yet. Did pass my 13wpm test
    back when I was first licensed in the mid 90’s but did not stick with it,
    so a key would not be a good addition for me. Will check out your go box.

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  15. ScotticusZ
    ScotticusZ says:

    Hey Steve! Go box looks great — you gave me some ideas once I had mine
    done. I’m using an 8U gator box, probably a little heavier than yours but I
    think it’s got some tricks you’ll like. I posted the intro to my build as a
    video response — check it out, see what you think. I REALLY like your idea
    for an integrated mag mount ground plane so I did that myself. Take care,
    my man. Well done.

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  16. radiosification
    radiosification says:

    Why do you think CW is one of the best modes for emergencies? I personally
    think it would be far to slow compared to voice.

    Reply
  18. Funkerfilme DK zwo NDR
    Funkerfilme DK zwo NDR says:

    Very interesting video, thank you,
    many greetings from Germany.
    dk2ndr
    German amateur radio movie / B13 der film

    Reply
  24. jokewallpaper
    jokewallpaper says:

    Wheels, I agree. I looked at the Gator box with wheels but the additional
    cost was not something I wanted to spend on. The drawer I also thought
    about, but the additional weight the drawer added to the box was not worth
    it.

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  25. fordpickupguy2001
    fordpickupguy2001 says:

    Lots of extra room there and kinda wasted space. I would have included a
    portable j pole or other antenna besides that mobile magnetic base. You
    could then cut out about 2 pounds or so of weight. Also get rid of the fan
    and find a radio with a fan build in that would save weight and space also.
    Not really a need for lights in there I wouldn’t think. Also a D-star radio
    and HF rig would be good, though I think I heard you say you were getting
    one. But all in all a good start.

    Reply

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