Bike Box
New set up for the Bike Box that I use on events as the Trail Bike. I normally use a handheld in the box with mobile aerial. Sometimes a bit more power is needed. The new set up uses a mobile transceiver and an external battery.
Transceiver is a VGC Vero VR-N7500. This does not have the usual display, it is programmed from a mobile phone. I will be using a Bluetooth Speaker Microphone, BHM-88, that has a colour display.
Battery is a 12.8V 6Ah LiFePO4.
Should be fun.
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And more news
The GB3FF repeater is back on the air again. You Listen on 145.600, you Transmit on 145.000 with 103.5Hz CTCSS tone. Located near Upper Largo.Thanks to those who make the effort and supply the equipment and their expertise to keep these repeaters working.
A nice simple FM repeater for 'locals' to use. Long may it remain so.
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Battery Technology has moved on. LiFePO4 design batteries are very light compared with the Lead Acid types with the same capacity. The 50Ah Battery in the pictures section weighs only 6kg and allows various methods of charging and output.
I purchased mine via eBay as they have some discounted offers.
Remember to purchase a suitable charger, also discounted offers from the same company.
Thanks to Stan GM8ZQY for his research. More images in the 'pictures' section of this site.
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