[VHFcontesting] Pick Up Truck Rovers

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Mark

What you describe is very much what I have in mind for the interior.  If the XYL will drive all will be in the back so I can work loopers or FM omnis on the move and beams when stopped.  6m beam at 45 degrees so I dont have width problems.  Other beams HH and omnis for FM.  Pneumatic mast if I can rig it out to be stable in the bed with guys to to the stake pockets.  The need to keep it all under 12ft might be a challenge though.
 

Any pics of your interior would be great.

73
John
KM4KMU 
On Sunday, January 26, 2020 Mark Spencer <mark at alignedsolutions.com> wrote:
Hi I rove out of my 2014 F150 super crew cab truck (with a six and a half foot bed.)  My current style of roving is more along the lines of arrive at a site and setup large masts and antennas than a typical rover but in the past I did have a tripod in the truck bed to support an antenna mast.  After approx two years or so of roving with the tripod mast in the truck bed I put a tonneau cover on the truck and setup my masts and antennas when I arrive on site.

The rear of the super crew cab holds lots of equipment mounted on shelves that I temporarily mount during contests.

I'm happy to chat further off list if you want.

73

Mark S
VE7AFZ

mark at alignedsolutions.com
604 762 4099

> On Jan 26, 2020, at 7:10 PM, John Young via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting at contesting.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> John, KM4KMU here.
> 
> I will be moving to Eastern Kansas this summer.  The FM Only Jeep Cherokee will get retired from contesting duties.  I plan on setting up my 2018 F-150 shortbed crew cab as a Rover, 3456 and down.
> 
> Looking to trade ideas with anyone out there who has configured a pick up as a Rover.  Unlike the 92 Jeep that I could Butcher with a Saws-All and welder the XYL is not going allow that this time.
> 
> I was in touch with a gentleman who Roves out of an F150 but lost the contact info.  Hopefully you and others will reply.
> 
> 73
> John
> KM4KMU  
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