Hi
OK I am intrigued. I have all my gear on a dresser and after reading
the posts in the related thread I think I might try some type of rack/shelf
for the
gear. I have a ts440s with matching power supply, 2 meter mobile talking
watt meter, and automatic antenna tuner. What type of rack or shelf would I
need to set on top of the dresser that would fit the gear?
God bless,
Mark
-- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon
Clear, 6
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: rack cabinet help
> you don't need a rack cabinet though.
> a cabinet, that is, a two sided, open ended box with rack rails on the
> front
> will be far more pricy then a simple studio rack.
> all you need is the two front rails, and some sort of basic frame work to
> support the gear mounted on those rails.
> don't search for a cabinet specifically. cabinets are typically used when
> there are several in a row and you have to get some sort of isolation or
> separation from the neighboring rack equipment. They're also used if you
> have components producing high amounts of heat. They help to direct air
> flows over the gear instead of around it. That said, any sort of VHF/UHF
> repeater that isn't going to exceed say 50 watts will only need a small
> fan
> near the heat sink of the Power amp and there is no need for a closed area
> to direct air.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:23 AM
> Subject: Re: rack cabinet help
>
>
>>
>> I used to have a lot of scrap metal around here but not anymore. I'm just
>> looking for a basic rack cabinet, 19" standard size, no more than 30
> inches
>> high though I can go shorter if needed, probably around a foot deep there
>> again, I can play a little on th at. It shouldn't be as hard to find as
>> it
>> seems to be online, I have 0 transportation or very close to it so I
> pretty
>> much have to find something online used, new I don't care so long as it's
> in
>> decent shape and won't break me in the process.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:18 AM
>> Subject: Re: rack cabinet help
>>
>>
>> > musicians friend has some good racks availible, and if it's over $99,
>> > shipping is free...otherwise, shipping probably wouldn't be all that
> high.
>> > www.musiciansfriend.com
>> > of course, you can make your own if you have the tools and can find the
>> > scrap metal.
>> > 73
>> > Colin, V A6BKX
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 6:40 AM
>> > Subject: Re: rack cabinet help
>> >
>> >
>> >>
>> >> Depends on where it is. if it's with in 25 miles or so, I can probably
>> > work
>> >> out a pickup, much more than that there could be shipping involved.
>> >> Transportation is extremely limited for me on a good day. That 20
>> >> miles
>> >> would require a lot of favors in return but I'd do it if need be.
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: "gary" <[log in to unmask]>
>> >> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> >> Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 10:07 PM
>> >> Subject: Re: rack cabinet help
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> > Would the rack have to be shipped or would you pick it up? Gary
>> >> > ----- Original Message -----
>> >> > From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>> >> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> >> > Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 12:25 PM
>> >> > Subject: rack cabinet help
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >> Does anyone know where I might get a small rack cabinet for a
>> >> >> repeater,
>> >> >> preferably with out spending a lot of money? I have a project here
>> >> >> I
>> >> >> can't
>> >> >> get in to just yet but it would work out great if I could find a
> small
>> >> >> rack
>> >> >> cabinet. I have no clue where to even look for that stuff and
>> >> >> searching
>> >> >> on
>> >> >> google doesn't produce much for results in a reasonable price
>> >> >> range,
>> >> >> actually not much at all.
>> >> >> John Miller N1UMJ
>> >> >> AIM and yahoo messenger: N1UMJ Skype: n1umjjohn
>> >> >> home page:
>> >> >> http://home.comcast.net/~n1umj/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html
>> >> >> myspace: http://www.myspace.com/n1umj
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
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