HAMper

HAMper

A pictorial of the repurposing of a camper into a mobile HAM radio operations facility.

  • Old “house” converter- to be replaced.
  • Kitchen area.
  • Self explanatory.
  • Kitchen table – alternate radio operator station.
The “Beginning”.
  • HAMper at “Field Days” 2021.
  • Water tank mounted.
  • “House” converter.
  • Jerry N2ZGN in radio room.
  • Radio room prep.
  • Winter rest spot
  • HAMper relocated
  • AC2BA, KC2DS, W2RJD and N2XHB working on primary wiring.
  • Radio room.
  • Brake work.
  • Sizing up the fresh water tank location.
  • Radio room demolition.
  • W2RJD, AC2BA and KC2DS working on sealing the roof and brakes.
  • Shower area-soon to be fresh water tank area.
  • Fresh water tank, water heater and bench to be removed in “radio room”.
  • Antenna mounting system a’la KC2DS.
  • KC2DS’s engineering allows crossbar in upper/lower configurations.
  • “Soon to be” radio room.
  • At the shop, ready to begin.
  • Flooring in radio room.
  • Shower-to be removed.
  • At the shop.
  • County radio installed.

Non-Profit Organization

CVARC is a non-profit organization dedicated to the community service that is amateur radio.  CVARC regularly trains for emergency preparedness and conducts drills with other Amateur Radio Operators throughout New York.

Amateur Radio Services

-RACES, MARS, ARES

-FEMA

-Support for missing persons

-Skywarn

-Disaster Recovery

-Radio as a Hobby

-Linux and Computers

-Many More!

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Do you have an interest in Radio communications or just learning about technology in general?  Joining CVARC is a great place to meet others who have the same interest, and it’s a great way to give back to the community.  Contact us to learn more!  All are welcome at our monthly meetings, even if you don’t have your amateur radio license.