Second KH6WZ APRS Unit Completed

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KH6WZ APRS Unit Two (KH6WZ-5)

My “high power” version of the tracker box is complete. This unit is housed in an aluminum instrument case, and uses a mobile radio (Radio Shack HTX-252) with 10W and 25W capability for remote locations. The GPS unit is an old Garmin Street Pilot Color Map.

The bottom of the box (on the left) is used to store cables, the original microphone in case I need to use it as a “radio,” a GPS and a two meter whip antenna. A gel-cell would fit nicely in this space for “truly portable” operation.

Posted July 29, 2013 by wayneyoshidakh6wz in Amateur (Ham) Radio

Tagged with amateur radio, APRS, Automatic Position Reporting System, beacon, GPS, ham radio, HTX-252, Huntington Beach RACES, kh6wz, LED, public service, RACES, Street Pilot Color Map, tracker box, wayne yoshida

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