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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.
Is there any reason why that might *not* be a good idea? The box has a 35Ahr battery and USB 5V ports to power a small fan to help cooling.
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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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
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.
Is there any reason why that might *not* be a good idea? The box has a 35Ahr battery and USB 5V ports to power a small fan to help cooling.
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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73,
Gordon Beattie, W2TTT?
201.314.6964
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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
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On Sep 6, 2020, at 17:30, w2ttt < w2ttt@...> wrote:
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
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.
Is there any reason why that might *not* be a good idea? The box has a 35Ahr battery and USB 5V ports to power a small fan to help cooling.
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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73,
Gordon Beattie, W2TTT?
201.314.6964
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The 7K is quite sensitive to input voltage. Mine starts having fits on transmit around 11 volts.? 73! Mark KA6WKE
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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.
Is there any reason why that might *not* be a good idea? The box has a 35Ahr battery and USB 5V ports to power a small fan to help cooling.
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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Pretty much what I have except the AT-7000 tuner. I’m selling mine and going to replace it with a more power friendly rig. It eats my go-battery in about an hour. Packed in a Harbor Freight hard case. $650 except the battery. Not selling that. Includes unused separation kit. Mike modded by AB5N Bob Nagy.? Jim Johnston
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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
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On Sep 6, 2020, at 17:30, w2ttt < w2ttt@...> wrote:
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
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.
Is there any reason why that might *not* be a good idea? The box has a 35Ahr battery and USB 5V ports to power a small fan to help cooling.
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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73,
Gordon Beattie, W2TTT?
201.314.6964
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Bret – ? No problems here running a IC-7000.? Granted it is a little power hungry compared to some of the QRP rigs but I works well for me. Attached are pictures of my “go box, it is 12” x 12” x 8” fabricated from 1/8” aluminum sheets.? The picture is of the old configuration with an ICOM 706, recently swapped it to a 7000. Portable power is supplied by a Bioenno 20 Ahr battery, with a 35 Ahr battery you should be fine.? I also carry a power cable with alligator clips on it and also one that plugs into my trailer hitch plug on the truck for “tailgate” portable operation.? Coax, log book, computer for digital modes, wire antennas, rope, etc. all fit in a water tight Rigid tool box with wheels. ? Andy / NC4AB ? ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Charles Jessee
Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2020 5:15 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [ic7000] IC-7000 for Go-Box? ? 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.
Is there any reason why that might *not* be a good idea? The box has a 35Ahr battery and USB 5V ports to power a small fan to help cooling. 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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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
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
On Sep 6, 2020, at 17:30, w2ttt < w2ttt@...> wrote:
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
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.
Is there any reason why that might *not* be a good idea? The box has a 35Ahr battery and USB 5V ports to power a small fan to help cooling.
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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73,
Gordon Beattie, W2TTT?
201.314.6964
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73,
Gordon Beattie, W2TTT?
201.314.6964
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The IC-7100 would eliminate the need for a SignalLink.? Just thought I'd mention it.
Scott N7SS
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I have a Go Bag with a IC-7000.? So I setup the equipment with the AT100 PROII tuner, a Raspberry Pi for rig control and digital apps, a Bionics 14AH LiFePO4 battery, a Signalink sound card, etc.? It works great.? Be aware that you need room around the 7000 for airflow because they tend to run warm.
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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 ?
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Subject: Re: [ic7000] IC-7000 for Go-Box?? 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.
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
On Sep 6, 2020, at 17:30, w2ttt <w2ttt@...> wrote:
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.
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.
Is there any reason why that might *not* be a good idea? The box has a 35Ahr battery and USB 5V ports to power a small fan to help cooling. 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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73,
Gordon Beattie, W2TTT?
201.314.6964
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73,
Gordon Beattie, W2TTT?
201.3146964
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I have used a 7000 for several years in my go-box. It does get picky about voltages but otherwise has been a great fit.
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I use a Pelican 1520 for the IC-7000 Go-Box with the LDG IT100 tuner, MFJ Super Battery Booster, Signalink, speaker, and a separate 30 amp Solar Generator to power the rig. ?I use a Super Antenna MP-1, which eliminates the need for the tuner. ?I’m currently undergoing the swap to the IC-705 backpack, will see how it does.
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I have mounted my IC-7000 on a piece of plywood along with Signalink, USB power hub, and Rigrunner power panel.? All power connections to USB power sources use power pole connectors.? Computer has a power converter that uses 12V DC from the power panel.? All components are fully connected on the board.? This fits in a box.
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Charger for HT and USB devices plug into power panel or powered hub.? Only external connectors are a 12 V DCV power source and antennas.
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I also deploy with and AH4 antenna tuner.
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Mark? KD6MZC
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Hey there Jim, Any chance you'll be interested in selling me that separation cable? Ive been looking for one for a bit. Thanks in advance Tony km6etx 6504443271 toekneepony@...
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Two things:
Do one of the fan mods, the radio runs hot.
Make sure the arrangement of the go box allows enough air circulation.
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Allison
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I absolutely LOVE my IC-7000 - it, along with my AH-4 tuner have served me well for over 12 years and are going strong.
That said, it is both power hungry AND power sensitive. It draws a lot of current, and does not like low input voltage. That said, as long as you have a plan to take that into account, you are good to go. For backpacking (for example), it would not be my choice though as I would be "iffy" on the power.? In my case, as I personally consider my "go box" to mean my truck, where I have THREE power options available to me:
1) If AC power is available (which it often is via line AC, generator etc), I can plug the radio into my power supply off an extension cord etc.? i.e. campground power etc.
2) I can run off my truck engine battery (which for HF I really only do VERY VERY rarely due to antenna size and just for safe driving) while the engine is running and I am most likely using? 2m/70cm anyways, though I can use my HF whip antenna (thanks to AH-4, I can tune pretty well anything!).
3) While I always have 1 or 2, my most commonly used power source is my standalone 100Ah (go big or go home) LiFePo4 battery.? It maintains high enough voltage for the IC-7000 for many hours of operation even at full power (and it also serves duty in other areas of my home too, not just for my radio), can be recharged easily enough with solar etc.? It only weighs 22 pounds so as long as you are in or around your vehicle anyways, the size/weight can be irrelevant.
I have a common Anderson powerpole connector setup for all three options so I can plug or swap power sources easily.? My primary setup for HF is a 30' fiberglass pole in my truck bed (with various antenna setup options) when remote (NVIS or DX).? With some extension cables, I can easily setup the entire setup outside (but near) the truck within about 50'.
Grant? VA6GT
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