Hi all,
For Sale just in time for portable operation season is my custom rover trailer
and heavy-duty military grade telescoping mast. Originally built in 2010 for
serious VHF/UHF/uW roving on 6 through 24GHz. Trailer was completely
refurbished in 2021 in advance of the highly successful FFMA Grid Expedition by
N4EME in June 2021 to Maine grids FN57 and FN66.
The trailer is based upon a 6x12 landscape trailer with leveling jacks
incorporated. On that sits the 10 meter telescoping mast weighing 350 lbs and
the steel framed, aluminum sided 6’x6’ operating enclosure. I have no
specifications on the mast other than is it extremely heavy and rugged. The
sections are constructed of stainless steel tube and are raised by a large acme
screw within the mast. The screw is driven by a chain and sprocket assembly at
the base of the mast which is turned by a ¾ hp 120V motor. The operating
enclosure incorporates a 6’ operating desk, 4 Heliax bulkhead feedthus, 220V
and 120V power interfaces and distribution, Ethernet and additional RF
feedthrus. There is a rugged 2”x2” mounting point welded to the enclosure frame
on the roof top for additional antenna etc.
The overhaul in 2021 consisted of inspection and greasing of axle bearings, new
tires, butyl taped seams and new rubberized roof coating, resealing of aluminum
siding joints, refinished floor with marine grade epoxy paint. Telescoping mast
drive screw was greased and new rotor mount fabricated and installed. All
trailer lighting was inspected and operational. The trailer performed
flawlessly on the FN57/66 2021 trip. Less than 1000 miles were put on it during
that trip. It has been kept under a tarp for most of the time since.
Included in the sale is the trailer, mast and mountings, and the enclosure with
interfaces as described. In addition, a spare tire for the trailer, one 7/8”
and one ½” Heliax feedlines are included. Not included are any antennas,
rotors, communications equipment, ancillary equipment or tow vehicles shown in
the pictures. I have in hand the title for the trailer. Trailer is located in
Southern NH FN42ir
Link to Trailer photos: Rover trailer
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/b7xb5sjql9x6kd4/AAB7Fq0uOv-Scd9UUmoSrlnIa?dl=0
Asking $6,250. This is a fraction of what it would take to recreate this today.
Please PM me with any questions.
Thanks for looking.
73, John, K1OR
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