Re: IC-7000 for Go-Box?
开云体育To all, ? The IC-7000 is an excellent choice for a Go Box.? When I pulled my HF equipment out of my Jeep, I decided to repurpose the IC-7000 for a Go Box.? I used a Gator Box, one that is usually used for professional audio equipment, that has wheels and an extending handle, like a suitcase.? I do agree about how finicky the IC-7000 is under lower voltage conditions, and added a “Battery Booster” similar to the MFJ-4416C.? Cut off the supplied fuses from the power cord, and use a properly fused Rigrunner instead.? Those supplied fuse connectors are implicated in significant voltage drops. ??I am using the IT-100 (noted the post below, and agree as to the better choice of an AT-100PROII) and it is powered only through the ICOM connector.? I also have a Kenwood TM-D700 hooked up for APRS, and VHF/UHF communications as well as a Signal link for data communications.? The West Mountain PWRGATE is an excellent choice and I can either have filtered AC or Battery power to run the radios.? I keep the battery external, though, as “real estate” in the Go Box goes fast, with front aiming speakers, Two radios, Signal Link, Tuner, etc.? I am using a fairly large AGM battery.? ? I’m happy that after all these years, the ic-7000 is still performing up to specs, and even the clock works! ? I’ll see if I can set up some pictures in the group’s folders. ? ’73 de JIM N2ZZ Listowner ? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of w2ttt
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2020 11:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ic7000] IC-7000 for Go-Box? ? Brett, Another consideration is that you might want to run cables through ferrite chokes and use a choke balun/line isolator on your HF/6M antenna lead to ensure that RF stays away.? In particular, I fried an Alinco switched mode power supply by having the RF from either the cables or from being close to portable antennas.? This was years ago when I had a new IC-7000.? Now, I tend to use a hard shell Bioennopower battery and a switched mode charge controller (MPPT) large enough to overcome just a bit more than the average current drain of the Go Kit.? I particularly like the West Mountain Radio Epic Powergate.? They are worth the cost! This reduces weight and improves flexibility in power sourcing than simply using a comon switched mode power supply. 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 Get ? On Sun, Sep 6, 2020 at 6:45 PM -0400, "D C *Mac* Macdonald" <k2gkk@...> wrote: I use an LDG AT-200 Pro II in my go-box for IC-7000 plus IC-2720 for 2m/70cm and a Samlex pwr sply. ? 73 de Mac, K2GKK/5 in OKC ?OK A
Brett, Great radio choice for a Go Box! If you can, buy the generic AT-100ProII tuner and not the IT-100.? You'll have controls and a front panel choice of two antennas in the tuner.? In any configuration, watch for overheating. 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 Get ? On Sun, Sep 6, 2020 at 5:47 PM -0400, "Charles Jessee" <cbjesseeNH@...> wrote: I’ve been thinking to swap my KWD TM-710G out for a used IC-7000 in my QuickSilver Radio Hammo-Can Go-Box for use with Winlink and ARES work. I’d use it either 2m or 40m/80m HF. I’d have to add a SignaLink and LDG IT-100 Tuner carried in a separate box with a Win10 tablet, but that’s OK. Antennas would be 2m whip or 40m/80m loafed coil NVIS dipoles. Another option is a IC-7100 in a bigger box but that seems a lot of radio for a Go-Box. Bret/N4SRN
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