Chase Vehicle Setup
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George Dikun
EF0
Most people here seem to have scanners. Do they work well for chasing, and would you recommend one?
I'm currently driving a 2008 Kia Sportage 4X4 completely naked of extra equipment, though I do plan to add to it over the next few years.
I'm currently driving a 2008 Kia Sportage 4X4 completely naked of extra equipment, though I do plan to add to it over the next few years.
John Erwin
EF5
They can be employed in a few different ways. You can monitor the NOAA Wx frequencies, HAM repeaters for a given area and simplex freqs, public safety and whatever else you think might give you the info you're looking for.
For some folks this is the only radio they need.
J. Sims
EF0
I am currently driving a 1987 AMC Eagle Wagon with no extra equipment at the moment. I plan on acquiring it over the next year or so.
J. Sims
EF0
Tim Cook
Enthusiast
My stealth, ghetto set-up : )
John Erwin
EF5
Nice ride! Wouldn't want to hit any hail out there though...
Seriously though, you need to strap that laptop down somehow. One setup I used for a while was simply a homemade "desk" that was nothing more than some wood that sat flat on the passenger seat. It had velcro on it (and the laptop) and kept the laptop from flying around during turns etc.
Your laptop looks ready for flight the first time you need to hit the brake pedal...
George Dikun
EF0
That's probably aerodynamic enough to sit through a tornado!
But really, that looks like it would be a blast to zip around in, even while not in a severe weather environment.
Tim Cook
Enthusiast
Brake pedal? What brake pedal?
I hear you on the laptop. Actually when I was chasing I'd remove the books underneath the laptop and it would kind of hunker down in the cat bed and not slide around. Seems silly but it was the best I could do on the spot at Walmart and it actually worked ok. Obviously not the best for ventilation, etc.
And yes, I'd try to avoid the large hail as much as possible. I could make rather quick getaways though.
It wasn't bad chasing in that car, though I won't be doing it anymore. Being from PA, the drive to and from the midwest, along with chasing mileage, got to be a bit much last season. 5000 miles in a week is just too hard. This year I will be flying out.
I hear you on the laptop. Actually when I was chasing I'd remove the books underneath the laptop and it would kind of hunker down in the cat bed and not slide around. Seems silly but it was the best I could do on the spot at Walmart and it actually worked ok. Obviously not the best for ventilation, etc.
And yes, I'd try to avoid the large hail as much as possible. I could make rather quick getaways though.
It wasn't bad chasing in that car, though I won't be doing it anymore. Being from PA, the drive to and from the midwest, along with chasing mileage, got to be a bit much last season. 5000 miles in a week is just too hard. This year I will be flying out.
jcooper
EF0
D. Hayes
Love that dual screen setup. Did you find a 12v monitor or are you using an inverter?
Mike Weiss
EF1
The Bumblebee
My chase truck, The Bumblebee. A 2006 Dodge Dakota with a 3.7L V6. Equipped with scanner, CB with 15W PA, Yaesu FT7800 Dual Band ham. Inspeed whirlygig, Laptop with GR3, Digital Atmosphere software, and Baron XM WX. LED Lights.
My chase truck, The Bumblebee. A 2006 Dodge Dakota with a 3.7L V6. Equipped with scanner, CB with 15W PA, Yaesu FT7800 Dual Band ham. Inspeed whirlygig, Laptop with GR3, Digital Atmosphere software, and Baron XM WX. LED Lights.
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Kris Hair
EF1
Did you make that console or buy it somewhere?
Mike Weiss
EF1
The console and laptop mount is custom made by urs truly. Took about 3 weeks and 12.00 to make. Alot cheaper than the store bought ones...
Jason Foster
Who else has to clean out their car before taking a current picture...
I want to show my interior set-up, but I'm a little embarrassed to take the picture right now.
I want to show my interior set-up, but I'm a little embarrassed to take the picture right now.
