[Rover] [VHF] Storage of Gear Question

[Carl Estey]

Reading the initial question and responses brought into focus my need to establish a better "go kit" package now that the Buddipole: system is on the way.  A trip to a "big box" home improvement store helped me locate what looks like a good answer:  the Stanley "Fat Max" Rolling Workstation.  It has several drawers with relocatable dividers for connectors, adapters, small meters, etc plus a top that folds back and can be used as a small work surface.  The lower bin is lockable with a padlock (not supplied), pulls out, and is big enough to store my Yaesu FT-897D and 12 VDC power supply.  The workstation is on large wheels so it will roll, and has an extendable handle for pulling or pushing.  The price tag was $69.95 and the store offers a 6-year over-the-counter replacement exchange should there be any defects.  As one package, my whole portable station can be hefted into the mini-van and with the "Buddipole" system bungy-corded to it -- and I am ready to travel.  There may even be room for some LMR-400 coax and an extension cord or two.

I don't see this as a "pop-the-top" operation -- but it at least gets it all in one place -- at one time!  Not having to drive home to get that vital "whiz-bang" gadget you forgot has to be worth something!

73
Carl WA0CQG
esteyc at comcast.net
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On Sep 17, 2010, at 2:50 PM, Austin wrote:

> Looking for suggestions on how to properly store all of this Rover gear
> and am curious what others do.  Basically, I have TE Systems Amplifiers,
> Heil Headsets, Radio's, a future Transverter, a bunch of LMR-400 cable,
> etc. that I want to pack away until the next contest.
> 
> My thinking is to go out and get several RubberMaid Containers to put
> everything in.  I know that Static Electricity is a bad thing for
> electronics.  Is this a worry with the Rubbermaid Containers?  What can
> I safely use as "filler" between the amplifiers and radios?
> 
> Basically, my goal is to be able to pull out these boxes, pop the tops,
> and start assembling the Rover Station.  Obviously I also want to take
> care of the equipment as best as reasonably possible as well.
> 
> Any guidance or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Austin, K4AMK
> www.k4amk.us
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