[Elecraft] rugged side panels that combine K2/100 and ATU

[Andreas KU7T]

Also, another question:

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Is the spacing between the K2/200 and KAT100-1 crucial?  I could imagine =
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having the rubber feet on the K2 and that way to be able to get the =
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height of this K2/100/KAT100-1 down =BC=92=92 or so.  I know that the =
KAT100=92s top
cover is actually steel instead of aluminum, so electrical interaction
should not be an issue even if there are a little closer, should it?

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73, Andreas KU7T

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Hi,
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I did some initial experiments with the K2/100 mobile and would love to
include the ATU100 as well.  I did some different experiments with =
different
mounting techniques. As it stands now, I would like to do the following:
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1.      Combine the K2/100 and the ATU by making custom side panels that
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2.      Add a handle on each side for easier carrying, similar to this:
 <http://www.elecraft.com/PictureGallery/NewPics2/wj4p_rugged_fr.jpg>
http://www.elecraft.com/PictureGallery/NewPics2/wj4p_rugged_fr.jpg .=20
3.      I also want to position the K2 vertically, so I am thinking of
making the side panels 2" longer in the back. That way it could stand up =
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the cables in the back are clear.=20
4.      Use the handle on one side to "mount" this to the car.=20
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Couple of questions:
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1.      Does anyone have comments on this "design"?=20
2.      Where can I buy handles similar to the ones in the picture?=20
3.      What kind of sheet metal is preferable?  Material and thickness? =

4.      Are the existing 2-D fasteners enough or should I add a couple =
more?
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5.      where can I get the color that matches the K2's?=20
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Thanks for any input.
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73, Andreas, KU7T
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