Mobile scanner cart for air shows

[icomR5]

Greetings,

Ever since the security has been increased I have been frustrated trying to bring my scanners and camera equipment and not being able to carry any of it in a convenient large backpack. After 8 or 9 hours each day of hauling this stuff around it gets heavy and my camera vest cannot hold everything I like to bring. I know it’s a geek thing.

I wanted something that security could easily check, was compact, lightweight and had wheels if needed. Last year (2005) I attended Andrews AFB and McGuire AFB shows. That is where this all got started.

So I came up with this, it’s still being worked on and I would like to add a fold out chair on the frame. I found a cart that seems to work best in that the wheels and front lip fold up for a very compact design. I had an old backpack that I cut the back panel with straps out of and attached it with new bolts to the frame. The scanner case is homemade and removable from the frame with loops that allow the scanner belt hooks to hang on. The amplified speaker system helps to hear the action as I normal go with a few friends and we can sit and listen easily now.

Maybe this will give some ideas to others on how to carry items into an air show with out much hassle.

 

[grem467]

Security has never given you flack about this??

 

[mkewman]

hamsexy, but also sexy at the same time... very nice!

 

[pathalogical]

Neat invention. The black material of the backpack makes the details of your photograph kinda hard to make out. How about a pic of you wearing the backpack ?

 

[TeRayCodA]

Would probably raise some security "eyebrows" at an airshow.

 

[icomR5]

Well the one thing I won't be doing is walking around with the backpack on and the scanners in the case, I am sure that would raise the "red flags". Not unless of course I put on the tin foil hat. The scanners are going in my camera vest until I get in and security has gone over everything.

This is really just for setting up once I found a spot on the flight line. I am going to add some type of “seat” so that I say “hey it’s just a chair with wheels” I figure worse case is they say no and I haul all my stuff around like past years.

As for modeling…let’s just say the camera adds 10 pounds…or so to me…well maybe more.
I will let my daughter show off for this.

 

[b7spectra]

The "Angels over Atlanta" will be at NAS Atlanta (Dobbins ARB) and this is taken from their website:

These measures will be in effect during the Air Show. Please familiarize yourself with them prior to attending the show.

Unauthorized Items
The following items CANNOT be brought to the air show:
Coolers
Backpacks
Carryall Bags
Animals/Pets
Bicycles/Skateboards
Kites/Balloons
Countraband (knives, illegal drugs, weapons of any kind, etc.)

 

[pathalogical]

icomR5,
How about one of them folding camp chairs ? It might be light enough to stap onto your pack.

As for the above unauthorized items...I suppose they want people to dehydrate in the sweltering sun...or...they want you to buy over priced bottled water from on site vendors. A small lunch cooler bag with a couple of water bottles in it should be allowed and is easy to check. I'm sure there are parents with young kids and maybe even with infants that need their daily dose of milk.

 

[austinscan1]

Pro 97

Hello, Icom R5, My question really is about the performance of the 97. I am using an R2 and Sony wavehawk, and they work well, but anew radio is always fun. I would also like to know what antennas you use. Thanks, Austin

 

[Gilligan]

Neat idea, but it looks like it would be pretty easy for someone to grab that handheld scanner out from the case while you're standing in line for food...