[Elecraft] SKN rigs

[N2EY at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/24/05 12:08:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
eric_csuf at hotmail.com writes:


> I actually had a generous offer of a command set by a list member for just 
> that purpose.

Well, there you are! "Restorable" ARC-5s are expensive but junkers aren't.

>  
> I'm holding out for an HG-10B or HA-5 for cosmetic reasons, though the 
> HG-10B is sort of a beast.

Good heavens! 

 When I was a novice with a station like this, I would use anything that 
would work. 
> Now I'm more superficial and also want the whole thing to "look good".
> 
You can make a Command set look really good by the following method (it does 
take a bit of metalwork, though):

First you need an extension for the tuning knob. The shaft of the variable 
cap is
an odd size (3/16"?) and so it helps to have access to a lathe to make a 
custom adapter. But it can be done a number of ways.

Next you make a front panel and mount the Command set chassis behind it with 
spacers - about 3/4 inch. New dial is a disk of metal. plastic or even 
cardboard. A window with a bit of Plexiglas lets you see the dial, and a few dial 
lamps to light it up are a nice touch. A Spot switch and other controls can be 
put on the panel as well. 

73 de Jim, N2EY