Re: [Elecraft] BL2 Enclosure

2017-08-23 Thread rich hurd WC3T 
Thanks for this; I was thinking of getting the BL2 but held off until I
could cobble together an enclosure.   Since all that cobbling is now done,
I think this might be a good next purchase.  :D



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On Wed, Aug 23, 2017 at 10:52 AM, Dave W8FGU  wrote:

> GM Jim,
>
> This is  Dave W8FGU and yes, I'm still producing enclosures for Elecraft's
> mini module line. Much to my amazement,  I'm seeing an increase in business
> in the last couple of years despite thinking that I saturated the market a
> number of years ago. This is a great tribute to Elecraft and the large
> number of hams who enjoy building kits and home brewing.
>
> Look at www.w8fgu.com and you can browse the various enclosures I make
> including the BL2.
>
> Thanks all for the shameless plug ;-)
>
> 73,
> Dave W8FGU
>
>
>
> On August 23, 2017 00:14:03 James Bennett  wrote:
>
> Just completed the assembly of the Elecraft BL2 balun. Nice unit, but I'm
>> a tad disappointed that there is no enclosure for it, optional or included.
>> Since there are exposed electronic connections on it, and because I'll be
>> connecting it to 450-ohm ladder line that handles line barbed wire, I hate
>> just having the BL2 flopping around.
>>
>> A buddy of mine mentioned that he thought at one time there was someone
>> on this reflector who was offering an enclosure for the BL2. Does anyone
>> here have information on such an item? Or, has anyone here with a 3D
>> printer attempted building one?
>>
>> Thx,
>>
>> Jim Bennett / W6JHB
>> Folsom, CA
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Re: [Elecraft] BL2 Enclosure

2017-08-23 Thread Dave W8FGU 

GM Jim,

This is  Dave W8FGU and yes, I'm still producing enclosures for Elecraft's 
mini module line. Much to my amazement,  I'm seeing an increase in business 
in the last couple of years despite thinking that I saturated the market a 
number of years ago. This is a great tribute to Elecraft and the large 
number of hams who enjoy building kits and home brewing.


Look at www.w8fgu.com and you can browse the various enclosures I make 
including the BL2.


Thanks all for the shameless plug ;-)

73,
Dave W8FGU



On August 23, 2017 00:14:03 James Bennett  wrote:

Just completed the assembly of the Elecraft BL2 balun. Nice unit, but I'm a 
tad disappointed that there is no enclosure for it, optional or included. 
Since there are exposed electronic connections on it, and because I'll be 
connecting it to 450-ohm ladder line that handles line barbed wire, I hate 
just having the BL2 flopping around.


A buddy of mine mentioned that he thought at one time there was someone on 
this reflector who was offering an enclosure for the BL2. Does anyone here 
have information on such an item? Or, has anyone here with a 3D printer 
attempted building one?


Thx,

Jim Bennett / W6JHB
Folsom, CA
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Re: [Elecraft] BL2 Enclosure

2017-08-23 Thread Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP 
Home Depot (etc.) has various sizes of waterproof plastic boxes that you 
could use.



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On 23 Aug 2017 07:13, James Bennett wrote:

Just completed the assembly of the Elecraft BL2 balun. Nice unit, but
I'm a tad disappointed that there is no enclosure for it, optional or
included. Since there are exposed electronic connections on it, and
because I'll be connecting it to 450-ohm ladder line that handles
line barbed wire, I hate just having the BL2 flopping around.

A buddy of mine mentioned that he thought at one time there was
someone on this reflector who was offering an enclosure for the BL2.
Does anyone here have information on such an item? Or, has anyone
here with a 3D printer attempted building one?

Thx,

Jim Bennett / W6JHB Folsom, CA 

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Re: [Elecraft] BL2 Enclosure

2017-08-23 Thread Thorpe, Jeffrey 
You can also use a short section of 2" PVC with a couple end-caps that have 
proper sized holes drilled for your wire.

Jeff - KG7HDZ

> On Aug 22, 2017, at 7:27 PM, Brian Hunt  wrote:
> 
> Links are at the bottom of the Elecraft main page. Here's link to the BL2 
> case. 
> http://www.w8fgu.com/bl2encl.html
> 
> Brian, K0DTJ
> 
>> On Aug 22, 2017, at 21:13, James Bennett  wrote:
>> 
>> Just completed the assembly of the Elecraft BL2 balun. Nice unit, but I'm a 
>> tad disappointed that there is no enclosure for it, optional or included. 
>> Since there are exposed electronic connections on it, and because I'll be 
>> connecting it to 450-ohm ladder line that handles line barbed wire, I hate 
>> just having the BL2 flopping around.
>> 
>> A buddy of mine mentioned that he thought at one time there was someone on 
>> this reflector who was offering an enclosure for the BL2. Does anyone here 
>> have information on such an item? Or, has anyone here with a 3D printer 
>> attempted building one?
>> 
>> Thx, 
>> 
>> Jim Bennett / W6JHB
>> Folsom, CA
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Re: [Elecraft] BL2 Enclosure

2017-08-22 Thread Brian Hunt 
Links are at the bottom of the Elecraft main page. Here's link to the BL2 case. 
http://www.w8fgu.com/bl2encl.html

Brian, K0DTJ

> On Aug 22, 2017, at 21:13, James Bennett  wrote:
> 
> Just completed the assembly of the Elecraft BL2 balun. Nice unit, but I'm a 
> tad disappointed that there is no enclosure for it, optional or included. 
> Since there are exposed electronic connections on it, and because I'll be 
> connecting it to 450-ohm ladder line that handles line barbed wire, I hate 
> just having the BL2 flopping around.
> 
> A buddy of mine mentioned that he thought at one time there was someone on 
> this reflector who was offering an enclosure for the BL2. Does anyone here 
> have information on such an item? Or, has anyone here with a 3D printer 
> attempted building one?
> 
> Thx, 
> 
> Jim Bennett / W6JHB
> Folsom, CA
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[Elecraft] BL2 Enclosure

2017-08-22 Thread James Bennett 
Just completed the assembly of the Elecraft BL2 balun. Nice unit, but I'm a tad 
disappointed that there is no enclosure for it, optional or included. Since 
there are exposed electronic connections on it, and because I'll be connecting 
it to 450-ohm ladder line that handles line barbed wire, I hate just having the 
BL2 flopping around.

A buddy of mine mentioned that he thought at one time there was someone on this 
reflector who was offering an enclosure for the BL2. Does anyone here have 
information on such an item? Or, has anyone here with a 3D printer attempted 
building one?

Thx, 

Jim Bennett / W6JHB
Folsom, CA
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[Elecraft] BL2 enclosure

2014-02-23 Thread Mel 
Hello,

Finished the first try at making a light weight weather proof enclosure for
the BL2 portable use.  Now I started looking at web offerings and was not
pleased.  So, I went to the hardware store and bought a 3x outlet black
plastic enclosure, ugly but was a start.  If you band saw all of the
unnecessary flanges etc, you end up with a box that will house the BL2.  It
is a little wide and that is an effort to work on later.  Cut a front and
back panel and install the antenna feed throughs and a hole in the bottom
for the BNC and you have a 13.5 ounce package.  I can't get into the Yahoo
group site to post pictures, but can send picture direct for those
interested.  Cheers,

Mel, K6KBE



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