If you’re the latter, then check out these rugged and re-purposed ammo cans converted into base stations that are custom made to house Midland’s MicroMobiles. Others of us leave the assembly to the professionals. Some of us find the fun in assembling our toys and equipment. FS: Pyramid PS-14K power supply 12Amps Cont. FA: Kenwood SW-2000 Power & SWR Meter SW2000 Ends Tonight Sunday 3-14. Prefab MicroMobile Base Station Products from Hardened Power Systems: FA: Mirage MP2 SWR Watt Meter Closes Tonight Sunday 3-14. Another vendor says to ADD 150 feet of RG-213 to your cable run. One vendor says to use 150 feet of RG-213 for best all-band operation of the 43-foot antenna (so you can tune from the tuner in your shack). However, if you’re an avid radio operator and want to do your own testing, then this is the power converter to use with your MicroMobile unit. matched from 160-10 meters with your in-shack tuner.
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Our MicroMobiles and antennas are pre-programmed so they're ready to go straight out of the box. This AC-to-DC power converter uses universal hardwired screw-type terminals to accommodate a variety of devices and radios. Many radio hobbyists have multiple radios. You will need at least a 13.8V 10 amp power supply converter. This high powered unit require a little more juice from the converter. My 50-gA meter provides a full-scale reading at 1. A 100- or 200-PA meter can be used with this circuit if you are willing to sacrifice low-power sensitivity. These units require at least a 13.8V 5 amp external power supply like this AC-to-DC converter. There is no need to use a 50-PA meter, but the higher the full-scale rating in PA, the less sensitive your RF bridge will be. If the antenna included with your MicroMobile doesn’t give you the range you desire, you can significantly increase your range with a gain antenna - a 6db of gain will give you 4 times the power!Ĭonverting your MicroMobile into a base station is easy! All you need is an external power supply and you’re ready to go! Below you'll find the power converters you'll need to modify your MicroMobile into a base station. Since our MicroMobiles include “plug and play” antennas (excluding MXT400) that work straight out of the box, you don’t need to fuss with a SWR meter. It’s easy to convert your MicroMobile into a base station. With the MicroMobile you have a variety of power and price options-including the most powerful GMRS Radio on the market. Instead of spending upwards of $400 for a dual-band base station why not convert your compact and powerful MicroMobile into your own base station at a fraction of the price?Ĭonverting Your MicroMobile into a Base Station
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A more accessible and affordable option is to turn your MicroMobile into a base station! When it comes to traditional radio base stations you are often limited by options, have to pass a HAM test, and pay an arm and a leg. A base station is usually a pricey piece of equipment for serious HAM operators and enthusiasts alike.