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Re: Topband: Metal Enclosure

To: Dan Bookwalter <N8DCJ@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Topband: Metal Enclosure
From: Eddy Swynar <deswynar@xplornet.ca>
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:37:47 -0500
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On 2012-01-19, at 5:30 PM, Dan Bookwalter wrote:

> I am totally reworking the feed system on my Inv-L... I have decided that I 
> would like to use a large metal enclosure depending on cost. I need something 
> about 20"L x 16"W x 8"D. Anyone have a good source or a better idea ?
> 

Hi Dan,

In order to house the base variable capacitors mounted on each of my inverted 
"L's" for 160-meters, I use the large red & black plastic "Folgers"-brand 
coffee containers...they've lasted me for some 6+ years here now, & haven't 
failed me yet.

To house the relay / transformer in my two K9AY loops I use large British 
cookie tins.

Use your imagination! I suggest a trip to your local grocery 
store---seriously!. Walk the aisles, & look at the containers that the 
different products come in, for possible "candidates" for your next project. 

It's actually kinda fun!

~73~ de Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ

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