Portable Operations

HF, VHF, UHF, and APRS on the road — powered by a 65 kWh electric vehicle battery

Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Mobile Platform
  • Electric vehicle platform for quiet, zero-emission mobile operations
  • 65 kWh traction battery provides near-indefinite radio operating time
  • No idling, fuel consumption, or generator noise required
  • 12V accessory system powers radios directly
  • Compact SUV form factor with room for equipment deployment
  • Ideal for extended field operations, public service events, and emergency staging
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Yaesu FT-100D

Yaesu FT-100D w/ ATAS-120

HF / VHF / UHF Mobile
  • All-mode HF/VHF/UHF transceiver in a compact mobile package
  • SSB, CW, AM, and FM across HF through 70 cm
  • Paired with ATAS-120 auto-tuning motorized screwdriver antenna
  • Automatic band-change tuning with no manual adjustment needed
  • Digital mode capable for Winlink and other data operations on the move
  • Compact, detachable front panel for flexible installation
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Kenwood TM-D710A

Kenwood TM-D710A w/ APRS Digipeater

VHF / UHF & APRS
  • Dual-band VHF/UHF FM transceiver with built-in TNC
  • Full APRS functionality for position reporting and tactical messaging
  • Operates as a mobile APRS digipeater extending local packet coverage
  • Simultaneous dual-band receive for monitoring two frequencies
  • Dedicated dual-band mobile antenna for reliable VHF/UHF performance
  • Situational awareness and real-time tracking during mobile operations
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⚡ Mobile Power Advantage

65 kWh Traction Battery — draws from the Bolt EUV's onboard battery system

Zero Idle, Zero Fuel — silent operation without engine or generator noise

Long-Duration Field Ops — hours of continuous transmit, days of standby monitoring

The BEV platform transforms the mobile station into a quiet, low-maintenance, long-duration communications asset.