[ARC5] Front panel widows

[Dennis Monticelli]

May I suggest the plastic front of a common CD or DVD case.  It is about
the right thickness and flat.  Any scratches are easily polished.

Dennis AE6C

On Fri, Feb 3, 2017 at 3:23 PM, Mike Everette via ARC5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net
> wrote:

> I have heard of using thin plastic rulers for scales on these windows.  As
> Jeep says, one doesn't notice from afar.  Have not tried this myself but
> it's on my list.
>
> Also, clear plastic drawer dividers from parts cabinets may be good
> candidates for window material.  And one may be able to find thin clear
> plastic at a craft store, or as scrap from a Plexiglas shop.
>
> 73
>
> Mike
>
> WA4DLF
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* DSP3 <jeepp at comcast.net>
> *To:* arc5 at mailman.qth.net
> *Sent:* Friday, February 3, 2017 1:29 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [ARC5] Front panel widows
>
> I bought a sheet of the proper thickness plastic, then cut and inserted
> new windows.  What I have not done, yet, is to develop a clear graticule
> overlay as the originals have.  The thing is, though, one doesn't notice
> that from afar.
> Jeep - K3HVG
>
>
>
>
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