Remote race/dune radio setup

[Brian B]

Here's a little something that I put together for remote chasing, pitting, and duning. I rarely have the luxury of having a chase truck so we generally just throw a handheld, some parts, and a can of gas at someone with a UTV and is willing to pit for us..... Problem is handhelds suck unless you're in a line of sight with the other radio. I decided it was time to quit playing around and get a legit setup that would be reliable.... I figured I'd build a self contained box that would house most of my extra radio equipment, and have on board chargers. It would also need to have storage for the 25" antenna and cable. (Not pictured. There will be 5x5" SS upright boxes bolted to the side for antenna and tripod storage) Also included but not pictured is a custom jumper cable for a truck battery should the onboard battery die.

Walmart:
$20 Stanley rolling tool box

Fry's Electronics
Auxiliary radio speaker
Heavy duty antenna tripod
Surge protector

Grainger:
120 Male flush mount receiver for extension cord


TMW Offroad:
Odyssey deep cycle battery
Battery tender


PCI Race Radios:
50w Icom race radio
25" antenna and cable for pit use
Truck antenna for mobile use

Rugged Race Radios
Handheld
Headset w/ PTT
Driving kit w/ PTT
Roll Bar mount handheld holder

MISC:
Wire
Weather pack Connectors
Solder
Heat shrink
Ring terminals
Brackets
Sheet metal

 

[66cummins]

Nice B, now all you need are some offroad tires on that! Flotation for the dirt and sand LOL!

 

[Rusty5150]

This a very cool idea. Did you figure how long the battery will last? Can you add a solar tender?

 

[lmcarraher]

that is some creative thinking
i like it very cool.

 

[LSRGreg]

Nice work B!

G-

 

[utvpros]

This is a terrific, innovative solution for a portable communication system.

 

[OFFROADSWAPMEET]

Great idea B..

 

[RuggedRadios]

Do you have an external speaker on there?

 

[Brian B]

Yup!

 

[az_amsoil]

Setup worked great at KOH! I was at pit 1 and another chase at pit 2 ~30 miles away (using this setup). Crystal clear communication.