Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable communications system comprising an enclosure configured to house a plurality of components, a plurality of component holders attached to the enclosure, at least one wiring arrangement electrically coupled to the plurality of component holders, an internal power source configured to provide electrical energy to at least one component of the plurality of components, at least one input power connector configured to connect with a plurality of external power sources, a plurality of output power connectors configured to connect with a plurality of external electrical loads, a power selector switch, at least one power converter configured to convert electrical power from a first voltage level to a second voltage level, at least one transceiver comprising a plurality of antenna, at least one input device configured to receive input from a user, and at least one output device configured to present output to the user.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable communications system comprising an enclosure configured to house a plurality of components, a plurality of component holders attached to the enclosure, at least one wiring arrangement electrically coupled to the plurality of component holders, an internal power source configured to provide electrical energy to at least one component of the plurality of components, at least one input power connector configured to connect with a plurality of external power sources, a plurality of output power connectors configured to connect with a plurality of external electrical loads, a power selector switch, at least one power converter configured to convert electrical power from a first voltage level to a second voltage level, at least one transceiver comprising a plurality of antenna, at least one input device configured to receive input from a user, and at least one output device configured to present output to the user.

Abstract: A method for securing a hot face insulation to a cold face insulation of an enclosed heating area includes (a) providing a first insulating material having a first and second side; (b) providing a second insulating material having a first and second side, wherein the second insulating material provides for higher temperature insulation than the first insulating material, wherein the first side of the first insulating material is positioned against and secured to the interior surface of the enclosed heating area; (c) positioning the second insulating material against the first insulating material so that the first side of the second insulating material abuts the second side of the first insulating material; (d) providing an auger bolt as an anchor; and (e) inserting the auger bolt into the second side of the second insulating material, through the second insulating material, and into the second side of the first insulating material.

Abstract: A method for securing a hot face insulation to a cold face insulation of an enclosed heating area includes (a) providing a first insulating material having a first and second side; (b) providing a second insulating material having a first and second side, wherein the second insulating material provides for higher temperature insulation than the first insulating material, wherein the first side of the first insulating material is positioned against and secured to the interior surface of the enclosed heating area; (c) positioning the second insulating material against the first insulating material so that the first side of the second insulating material abuts the second side of the first insulating material; (d) providing an anchor; and (e) inserting the anchor into the second side of the second insulating material, through the second insulating material, and into the second side of the first insulating material.