[TowerTalk] Looking for UST Control Box

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

My LM470 uses a plastic replacement instead of the Hoffman box (PVC?) 
and they don't rust.

73

Roger  (K8RI)


On 7/22/2016 Friday 10:28 PM, Bob K6UJ wrote:
> 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."
>>
>> 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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