Sometimes I get a little wrapped up in a particular ham radio project I am working on. Like how many antennas does a VHF contest rover really need? Is 6 enough? Is 12 too many? I think “gee, maybe this is getting a little out of hand.”
Then I come across someone else, usually on the internet, that is really taking the hobby seriously and I feel better. I think “hey, I am not that wacked out….look at this other guy…he is way more intense than me.”
The cellular telephone industry has the concept of COW: Cell on Wheels. This is a portable cell site that can be dropped into a special event (think Super Bowl or World Series) or into a disaster area (think hurricane Katrina).
Enter Roland N1JOY, who decides to build himself a HAMCOW (Ham radio Communications on Wheels). What a project….a ham radio trailer with 5 operating positions, shower, toilet and bed! OK, I feel more normal now. Thanks, Roland.
Seriously, cool project….good luck with it!
73, Bob K0NR
Sigh. So nice to see the envelope pushed so I don’t have to…
Too cool for school!
Hi Bob,
Thanks for the cool comments! The gang and I did indeed make our maiden voyage, and we’re doing it in style as I type this message! The HAMCOW is working out great even though we have a few minor squawks, which can be expected on such a project. Please keep an eye on the HAMCOW web page as I have been updating throughout the weekend for our 15th annual DX_Pedition to Martha’s Vineyard.
SEE YA!!
Roland – N1JOY