I have a 50 amp #6 power line from battery all the way to the back. It has 50 amp aviation breakers on the front side on BOTH + and - .
It allows me to easily isolate the secondary DC buss which has all radios, servers, Inverters, and charge controllers contained within.
it has powerpole junction boxes in the center console and in the far back storage box(not shown).
Also a powerpole extending from the grill in front, and the top about midway back, which I connect my solar panels up to.
On top , 100 watts of solar panels and a rack.
Radios include a D710 for dual band, and APRS with a 2 way feed showing APRS stations on screen of garmin 350 which has "fleet mode"
Note, a buck boost feeds 710 and HF
A 220 radio
A 7100 for HF and DSTAR, with coils for 80 40 30 20 15 10 comet antenna UHV-6, radio body under passenger seat.
an autotuner is in place which does not require physical presence, or any button pressing to work.
with this I can operate remotely, changing bands as needed, without making a trip to the vehicle to activate the tuner.
Center console holds 8 port power pole distribution, 710 radio body, 220 radio, Tuner, books and manuals, precious metals, copper, lead, brass.
Charge controller and solar wattmeter are located at the drivers left shoulder.
2.4ghz AREDN 20dbi antenna, with a rotating bracket built by Kevin KK6DGL to allow standing the big antenna up vertically.
also a 5.8 ghz AREDN antenna.
Also, a PI used for Zoneminder camera system, 2 cameras, front and back.
The rear storage contains 800w Inverter for 120v
80AH SLA battery
first aid and other tools, VOIP Telephone on AREDN and a RF link to 'connect' to wifi from a distance.
Amp meters showing solar production and system voltage, also charge controllers and a GPS feed to the 7100 for location services.
OBD2 bluetooth and a tablet for real time feeds of vehicle sysstem info. Tablet also used for AREDN and Internet, QRZ logging, ETC.
I also have a Winlink laptop connected to the 7100 for all digital modes, which runs on the 120 volt buss which is throughout the vehicle.
The laptop can be accessed from remote locations through the network using 'remote desktop' technology. I can operate the radios as needed.
Cupholders in center console are not blocked!!! That was a requirement from the boss.
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