> I have the need to mount a MastrII PA in a standard 19 inch two post
> rack as opposed to it being mounted on the back of the repeater. I
> believe I'll need a set of "ears" or "tabs" that will mount to the PA
> and extend it so it mounts into the rack.
How about using one of the PA frames from a high-power station solid-state
station?
I don't have an M2 PA in front of me to look at, but I would guess it's
maybe 17" inches across instead of 19"? How about just getting two pieces
of 2" flat aluminum stock, each cut to the height of the PA, drill holes for
rack mounting, and holes to line up with the existing mounting holes on the
PA heatsink and bolt it on? The Depot and other hardware stores sells
aluminum stock (flat, angle, tubing, etc.), not sure how wide they have
though.
Or, take a blank rack panel of about the same height as the M2 PA and cut
off each side so that you're left with two strips, each already pre-drilled
for the rack holes, and then just drill the holes to attach it to the PA?
The blank rack plate would be best cut with a band saw. Lacking that, you
can probably do well enough using a circular saw and an abrasive cut-off
blade. Safety first, wear eye/ear protection.
--- Jeff WN3A
