In a message dated 12/24/05 12:08:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I actually had a generous offer of a command set by a list member for just > that purpose. Well, there you are! "Restorable" ARC-5s are expensive but junkers aren't. > > I'm holding out for an HG-10B or HA-5 for cosmetic reasons, though the > HG-10B is sort of a beast. Good heavens! When I was a novice with a station like this, I would use anything that would work. > Now I'm more superficial and also want the whole thing to "look good". > You can make a Command set look really good by the following method (it does take a bit of metalwork, though): First you need an extension for the tuning knob. The shaft of the variable cap is an odd size (3/16"?) and so it helps to have access to a lathe to make a custom adapter. But it can be done a number of ways. Next you make a front panel and mount the Command set chassis behind it with spacers - about 3/4 inch. New dial is a disk of metal. plastic or even cardboard. A window with a bit of Plexiglas lets you see the dial, and a few dial lamps to light it up are a nice touch. A Spot switch and other controls can be put on the panel as well. 73 de Jim, N2EY _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
