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Everyday Mobile Go Kit

I've been messing around with cheap(er) mobile go kits when I need a little more power, and I'm set up in a relatively fixed position. In the past, I would repurpose the radio installed in my truck so that I could operate it from outside the vehicle. I could relocate the radio's head unit and extend the speaker to the truck's tailgate for operation. The main downside was that I could be stranded if I drained my truck battery and could not start the truck. I explored solar charging solutions for the truck battery, but the main problem is that I had to operate close to wherever I could park.

I can operate from a picnic table, golf cart, pavilion, or cabin with this little kit.

While not as convenient as a go box build, I opted for flexibility and modularity over a single box kit. I'll probably build a box kit sometime in the future, but this is what I'm currently working with.

The Modular Kit

Power Distribution

Distribution Box

I chose a modular, small ammo can build for my mobile/portable station. I designed this kit around a central power distribution box. I wanted to be able to use any battery, power any radio, and charge multiple devices.

This box is limited to 30A output (limited by battery choice & power pole connectors). It offers:

  • 4 - 15A fused Andersen power pole
  • 2 - USB-A QC 3.0 ports
  • 2 - USB-C 65W PD ports
  • 1 - Automotive power port


Radio

Radio Box

To save money with my mobile/portable concept build, I chose the Anytone AT-779UV 20W radio. Most locations I operate from do not require much more power than 20W to reach the repeaters.

It has a small footprint that easily fits into the ammo can, and you cannot beat the $100 price point. It's Chirp compatible and simple to program with over 500 memory channels.


Extra Ammo Cans

The extra ammo cans could hold batteries, cables, radio accessories, and solar charging equipment.