🔴 Harbor freight has a coupon for this case that is good until October 31, 2018. With the coupon this case (Apache 3800) will cost $29.99. there is a picture of the coupon on my Instagram account instagram.com/videosbydpf
Strange world. Before I saw your video I was at harbor freight today looking for a case to create a power source for my ham radio. I was looking at the same case. Noticed a lot of foam inside. I want to make my own. I am considering using that case to store the battery and create all the plugins to simply plug into the case. Complete radio emergency communications setup. Hopefully just open the case up and use the radio. Almost have to hook up the antenna and have some sort of solar panel. Even a plug so when it's not an emergency I can plug it in and charge the battery. I enjoyed your video, I will continue to brainstorm. :-)
you prolly dont care but if you're stoned like me atm then you can watch all of the new series on Instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my gf for the last few weeks :)
Thanks for the inspiration. I made the same thing with a 1900 my friend wasn’t using anymore. I got the lithium battery which is a little narrower. It allowed me to fit my FT-60 between the battery and the VHF. That was a nice surprise!
I have been looking at making one for some time, but 1. didn't want to pay a bundle and 2. I wanted something easily portable! I may do something similar with my FT-857D
Excellent way to carry the radio and all the accessories together. I'm thinking about an ammo can order one of those Toploader pelican cases for my HF go box. Something that allows me to just switch on the radio plug in the USB cable to my laptop and start operating.
You have the basics covered. Simple and easy. I like the addition of a rope and wire antenna. Have you also considered adding a small H.T. and charger? And how about adding a panel for extra power ports (like: USB, cigarette, and 12V display, etc.)?
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I is a work in progress. I have added a powerpole distribution block that I build last week. There is a video on it. Great idea on throwing an HT with charger in there. The Radioddity one would probably go well since it can be charged with USB.
@@WJ6FRadio I am trying to put together my first go box, and have seen tons of ideas. But, I want to keep it simple, easy and affordable. While still having power options. I have a "Fat 50" caliber, ammo can. And just picked up the Apache 3800 (@ Harbor Freight), waterproof case. So I have options and ideas!
I do like the Apache cases. They are easy to use, good amount fo room, and they don't get as hot as a metal ammo can. Since live in the desert temperature is a concern to me.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I have wanted to build a case to operate from, but as you said heat is a concern, and living in the desert would cause me issue during summer operations.
@@WJ6FRadio You're most welcome. Low power does lend some mercy on gear i.e. the FT857D in a box. Yet to pick up a complete rig in your go-box for a quick set up leaves only the routing of coax through out my townhouse for a quick hook up. . That seems to be the developing plan anyway. 73, Mike W23PDR
You said you "would charge it in the field" and showed some kind of device. I assume it was a charge controller. But where is the solar panel? How many watts does the solar panel need to charge the battery say with 8 hours of good sun? Thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. The charge controller I show in the video is the Guardian by Goal Zero. I use either my 30 or 60 watt Goal Zero solar panel, and it will usually fully charge that battery in about 4 hours or so.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I do not leave the battery in the box. It is only in the box when I am actually carrying/transporting it to some location. Never had a rust or leak issue.
I think it would. I am now using a Bioenno lithium iron phosphate (LiFePo4) 20ah battery. I have a video on the Bioenno 20ah battery ( ruclips.net/video/YYoAQ6f5Y3M/видео.html )
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I would get about 5 hours out of it depending on how much I was talking and how many watts I would push. Since the making of this video I have since changed the battery to a LiFePO4.
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🔴 Harbor freight has a coupon for this case that is good until October 31, 2018. With the coupon this case (Apache 3800) will cost $29.99. there is a picture of the coupon on my Instagram account instagram.com/videosbydpf
Strange world. Before I saw your video I was at harbor freight today looking for a case to create a power source for my ham radio. I was looking at the same case. Noticed a lot of foam inside. I want to make my own. I am considering using that case to store the battery and create all the plugins to simply plug into the case. Complete radio emergency communications setup. Hopefully just open the case up and use the radio. Almost have to hook up the antenna and have some sort of solar panel. Even a plug so when it's not an emergency I can plug it in and charge the battery. I enjoyed your video, I will continue to brainstorm. :-)
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. ow did your power source turn out?
you prolly dont care but if you're stoned like me atm then you can watch all of the new series on Instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my gf for the last few weeks :)
@Steven Travis definitely, been watching on Instaflixxer for since november myself :D
Thanks for the inspiration. I made the same thing with a 1900 my friend wasn’t using anymore. I got the lithium battery which is a little narrower. It allowed me to fit my FT-60 between the battery and the VHF. That was a nice surprise!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated.
Nice setup, I have the 2900 and it’s been a workhorse 👍
These cases are great and can take a beating! I have several now, and haven't had any issues with any of them.
Very professional build.
Thumbs up 👍
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Thanks for sharing, really tidy setup.
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VideosByDPF no problem man! I’m inspired to make similar with my icom 207 in time for summer
I have been looking at making one for some time, but 1. didn't want to pay a bundle and 2. I wanted something easily portable! I may do something similar with my FT-857D
Looked at these in person today, they are pretty nice
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I picked up another one yesterday for an HF Go Box
Very nice!
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Nice job! Should be perfect for your needs. 73!
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Excellent way to carry the radio and all the accessories together. I'm thinking about an ammo can order one of those Toploader pelican cases for my HF go box. Something that allows me to just switch on the radio plug in the USB cable to my laptop and start operating.
That is what I hope to accomplish with my FT-857D. I also need to ensure it can use solar.
You have the basics covered. Simple and easy. I like the addition of a rope and wire antenna. Have you also considered adding a small H.T. and charger? And how about adding a panel for extra power ports (like: USB, cigarette, and 12V display, etc.)?
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I is a work in progress. I have added a powerpole distribution block that I build last week. There is a video on it. Great idea on throwing an HT with charger in there. The Radioddity one would probably go well since it can be charged with USB.
@@WJ6FRadio I am trying to put together my first go box, and have seen tons of ideas. But, I want to keep it simple, easy and affordable. While still having power options. I have a "Fat 50" caliber, ammo can. And just picked up the Apache 3800 (@ Harbor Freight), waterproof case. So I have options and ideas!
I do like the Apache cases. They are easy to use, good amount fo room, and they don't get as hot as a metal ammo can. Since live in the desert temperature is a concern to me.
Great idea, will do
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated.
Some YT features show gear operating inside to boxes. Heat build up should be a consideration if that is desired. Nice packing kit ..thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I have wanted to build a case to operate from, but as you said heat is a concern, and living in the desert would cause me issue during summer operations.
@@WJ6FRadio You're most welcome. Low power does lend some mercy on gear i.e. the FT857D in a box. Yet to pick up a complete rig in your go-box for a quick set up leaves only the routing of coax through out my townhouse for a quick hook up. . That seems to be the developing plan anyway. 73, Mike W23PDR
W3PDR
Very nice, thanks!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated.Glad you liked it!
Add a solar panel and it's perfect!
Wagan Corporation I have some from Goal Zero that I use. Would like to get a panel by PowerFilm some day.
Great video, thank you...! I'm bummed I just now found your channel...
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Nice box Craig!
-PAK
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Nice set up. Did you put the Foam in it or did it come that way?
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. Yes, it comes with the "pick-a-part foam.
How to you set up your antenna? I would be interested in seeing how it is setup in the field.
Thanks, Dan M
A good to go case
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You said you "would charge it in the field" and showed some kind of device. I assume it was a charge controller. But where is the solar panel? How many watts does the solar panel need to charge the battery say with 8 hours of good sun? Thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. The charge controller I show in the video is the Guardian by Goal Zero. I use either my 30 or 60 watt Goal Zero solar panel, and it will usually fully charge that battery in about 4 hours or so.
I see in some of your videos, you are using an ftdx-1200. Have you found a hard case that will fit that radio?
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I never looked since I only used it as a base station radio.
You need to convert an ammo can to a go box! I would put the Kenwood on there...
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I am looking to build a go box for my FT-857D.
VideosByDPF great idea!
Hardened power systems has great ammo can radio options...
Acid battery in one box with the radio? What about rust? Any experience?
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I do not leave the battery in the box. It is only in the box when I am actually carrying/transporting it to some location. Never had a rust or leak issue.
Would a gel battery work the same?
R J Bioenno has what you need. Lithium Iron Phosphate wins ham radio now.
Yes, it does. I am using the 20ah from Bioenno and it is a great battery!!
I think it would. I am now using a Bioenno lithium iron phosphate (LiFePo4) 20ah battery. I have a video on the Bioenno 20ah battery ( ruclips.net/video/YYoAQ6f5Y3M/видео.html )
how long will that battery last?
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I would get about 5 hours out of it depending on how much I was talking and how many watts I would push. Since the making of this video I have since changed the battery to a LiFePO4.