POTA Cart

Currently club equipment is transported to field locations in a large water resistant bin using a borrowed dolly. The dolly works fine on sidewalks, but is not very convenient off road, and it might be useful to have something more robust for POTA use.

NOTE: This project is complete!

Desired features

• Large wheels suitable for sand, mud, tree roots
• more secure mounting of the bin
• small or easily disassembly for car storage and shack storage
• comfortable pull handle
• Possible attachment for POTA antennas (Eagle? Iron horse?)
• Possible attachment for folding chairs?
• separate box for battery?
• Neon orange and green paint
• retro-reflective stripes

Dimensions

• Dimensions
  • bin bottom 27"long x15.25"wide x19tall outside
  • bin top is 32" long by 19.5" wide
  • there is a 7" inch clearance to fit under the desk table in the shack
• pull strap ~6ft

Materials

Purchased / own:

• cammo pattern strap and buckle
• 3d printed handle (may need mods and testing

bought and installed:

• caster wheels
• fixed wheels
• wood
• wood screws

Potential parts to purchase:

• eyebolts
• bungee cords or ratchet straps
• 8" tires
• bolts or quick release pin assemblies

Future

Cart is complete and lightly tested.

• May want a ratchet strap or eye hooks and rope to stabilize stacks of bins and loose antennas
• Need to test on sand and trails
  • works great in grass, ok in sand if not overloaded with weight
• May need a better handle
• Strap may need better attachment (rivets? sew?)
• Painting and decoration in progress