[TowerTalk] Looking for UST Control Box

[Edward]

For clarification, I am looking for a tower mounted control box with the components installed. No limit switches or cables. Thanks. 

> On Jul 22, 2016, at 20:40, Roger (K8RI) on TT <K8RI-on-TowerTalk at tm.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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