How to put a mobile HAM radio into a case with a battery

[Reptile]

I am looking into this radio...

FTM-300DR

Welcome to Yaesu.com

Or...

FTM-400DR

Welcome to Yaesu.com

What do I need to put it into a Pelican case to make it actually mobile?

I guess I need a battery, cables, and padding.

Is there anywhere to buy a ready made set up for this purpose?

I want to keep the radio in the box and use it at home connected to an outlet, but have the option to take it outdoors and use the battery.

I will also need a portable antenna.

 

[whatluck]

Neutrik D/XLR Mount Couplers -- DataPro

Connectors that fit in an XLR or Neutrik style cutout.

www.datapro.net

Pelican Panel Frame Kit -- DataPro

Pelican Panel Frame Kit

www.datapro.net

 

[Reptile]

Neutrik D/XLR Mount Couplers -- DataPro

Connectors that fit in an XLR or Neutrik style cutout.

www.datapro.net

Pelican Panel Frame Kit -- DataPro

Pelican Panel Frame Kit

www.datapro.net

Cool links!!!

They have options to create and build a panel and add parts.

DataPro Plate Designer Pro

 

[Mesatchornug]

I am looking into this radio...

FTM-300DR

Welcome to Yaesu.com

Or...

FTM-400DR

Welcome to Yaesu.com

What do I need to put it into a Pelican case to make it actually mobile?

I guess I need a battery, cables, and padding.

Is there anywhere to buy a ready made set up for this purpose?

I want to keep the radio in the box and use it at home connected to an outlet, but have the option to take it outdoors and use the battery.

I will also need a portable antenna.

This is the whole point of the hobby dude. If you can imagine it, you can probably do it. There's research out there, and things are growing more plug and play every day, but at some point it's all about sweat equity.

Build > Test > Refine > Repeat

 

[AHM]

This is the whole point of the hobby dude. If you can imagine it, you can probably do it. There's research out there, and things are growing more plug and play every day, but at some point it's all about sweat equity.

Build > Test > Refine > Repeat

You omitted "Rinse".

 

[Mesatchornug]

You omitted "Rinse".

I was trying to mirror

 

[hpm]

I went with the FTM-300DR over the 400 as it's a newer radio and it's similar (menus, functions...) to the Yaesu FT-3DR handheld I already owned.

As for the hard case. Lots of videos and build instructions on the net...
For example:
KE0OJE'S Ham Radio Go Box

 

[TC McQuade]

Here's a site with a bunch of go box designs, some for sale. I think design and layout is a personal preference and playing with different layouts and boxes until you get what you want is necessary. I don't think there is one design that will fit everyone's personality. There's also the "look factor" and what you want it to look like.

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