[TowerTalk] Looking for UST Control Box

Bob K6UJ k6uj at pacbell.net
Fri Jul 22 22:28:57 EDT 2016


Ed,

I have an HDX-589.  Is the metal enclosure rusted out ?
If so, a new Hoffman box wouldn't be too much.  You could
reinstall the electrical gear in a new box for a lot less than $1000  :-)

Bob
K6UJ


On 7/22/16 2:04 PM, Ed via TowerTalk wrote:
> I have an HDX-589 tower that is need of a replacement control box. In looking at the original design, compared to the latest design in my HDX-5106, they're "apples n oranges."
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> The 589 is much older and has a complex electrical layout whereas the 5106 box uses three components only (terminal strip, fuse holder and switch). I called UST and they're asking $1000 for a replacement. Ripoff.
>
> Long shot here - does anybody have a control box they'd like to part with?  Not holding my breath but worth a try.
>
> 73,
> Ed NI6S
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