Tactical Operations - Mobile Command Equipment

Tactical operations involves many facets, including terrain navigation awareness essentials, and air traffic monitoring just to name a couple. Having a mobile computer to use on the move and at a base of operation can be crucial to the success of any mission. This is why I have decided to adopt a very streamlined system to incorporate all of my digital maps and files as well as permit me to utilize the SDR. I am going to begin by listing the equipment and briefly covering the purpose of this setup...

The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1. I bought this straight from Japan for a cool $140 pretty much brand new. Link to specs: https://na.panasonic.com/ns/180107_Spec_Sheet_Toughpad_FZ-M1.pdf

"The TOUGHPAD® FZ-M1 is equipped with the industry’s broadest range of configuration options. Its fully rugged, sealed design is certified to meet MIL-STD-810G and IP65 specifications and withstand drops from up to five feet, water, dust and other elements."
Of course, it is a discontinued item, so a search on the secondhand market will be necessary.
I bought a backup battery and a new, larger M.2 hard drive and more RAM, an SDR and antennas with a bluetooth keyboard, and an EMP bag by Mission Darkness. I can route the antenna through the gear as needed and the SDR is kept cool on the outside.

This is looking down as if wearing the MOPC with the admin pack flipped open. It can be quickly closed up again as needed. I also attached some velcro behind the unit to keep it in place. I kept the Win SSD and stored it, and installed a Ubuntu OS on the new SSD. I am still in the process of making it all work right, and some utilities require a bit of learning with the SDR. Also, it's important to note that I still haven't found an adequate method of using the SDR for air traffic monitoring without paying a subscription fee. This challenge is still ongoing. I can still use the SDR for a wide range of monitoring radio signals in the meantime.

Purpose: Mostly, I'd like to use this for maps and monitoring air traffic with the SDR, and as a backup for radio signal reception. My mobile operations command gear will be complete once all of this has been thoroughly tested.

All stored inside the kit. I just need to zipper this up and I will be on my way...


Mission Darkness: Amazon.com
Admin pack by Wynex: Amazon.com
1090/978 mhz antenna bundle: Amazon.com
Car charger for Toughpad: Amazon.com
Fosmon mini-keyboard (bluetooth): Amazon.com
Tiny RTL SDR: Amazon.com
512GB M.2 SSD: Amazon.com

 

yall better put a reel OS on it

 

I can''t blame you for using Winblows. Also, I wanted a way to integrate everything without the use of anything internet in a grid down scenario.
Having access to a satellite would be ideal...

 

HA! Hell, I still keep the old school map and compass around as a fallback. Shit, I don't think I feel comfortable navigating without a compass anyway. Even with a magnetic excursion, I just feel naked without one.

 

I am still going through this setup and testing various applications. I've seen a number of posts recently about kits and wanted to also plug this idea again. Mobile operations is critical.