[Elecraft] Case for noise generator

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> I would not advocate expansion to any other controls such as the 
> XG2 bandswitch or the pots on the 2T-GEN since they are not used 
> as often as an on/off switch.

I would be interested in a case for the XG2 but it would need at 
least a screwdriver hole for the bandswitch and possibly one 
to reach the output level (slide) switch. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
  


> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 4:05 PM
> To: Dave Van Wallaghen
> Cc: Elecraft
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Case for noise generator
> 
> 
> Dave,
> 
> If you do make enclosures for the mini-module test devices, your plan 
> sounds good with the sliding top, but consider making room to mount a 
> toggle switch on the enclosure - most have a BNC connector on one end 
> and I would like to have room to mount a switch on the same 
> end the BNC 
> is located - wire the extra switch in parallel with the normal switch 
> and no need to open the cover to turn it on.
> 
> I would not advocate expansion to any other controls such as the XG2 
> bandswitch or the pots on the 2T-GEN since they are not used 
> as often as 
> an on/off switch.
> 
> I am only asking for a bit of extra space to mount that 
> optional switch, 
> not for inclusion of the switch or even a hole to mount it - 
> I have my 
> own drills and switches.
> Yes, it would be nice if these test devices had a cover so 
> they could be 
> stacked on the bench more neatly.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> Dave Van Wallaghen wrote:
> > Hi Alan,
> >
> > I make enclosures for some of the other mini-modules, but 
> have yet to
> > come up with enclosures for some of the test bench kit 
> versions. Looking 
> > at the NGen, it looks like it would be pretty simple. I 
> just came up 
> > with a way to use a sliding top on the enclosure so that in 
> this case 
> > you would slide the top back to turn it off and on and also 
> replace the 
> > battery.
> >
> > They are made with polycarbonate or acrylic plastic and are 
> clear so 
> > you
> > can still see the LED (and of course your beautiful assembly work).
> >
> > I have an NGen that is a couple of years old. If they have 
> not changed
> > the design at all, I could try to make one up if you like. 
> I would guess 
> > a price range of $15 - $18 dollars or so.
> >
> > Here are examples of the other work I've done on the mini-modules: 
> > http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/~w8fgu/enclosures.html
> >
> > Feel free to contact me off list if your interested.
> >
> > Take care & 73,
> > Dave W8FGU
> >   
> >
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