[R-390] R390A cabinet

Tue, 2 Jul 2002 14:12:33 -0700

Hi Kurt and All,

We still have four or five of the CY-979 cabinets left with out shock mounts
after Mac shipped the last of those that were ordered.  However, I think one
is already spoken for so their should be at least four available.  We
haven't announced it yet on this reflector because we wanted to make sure
all originally ordered were shipped OK.  As far as I know only one is still
lost in shipping but Mac and the owner are trying to find it some where in
the FEDEX Minneapolis system.

If you want a genuine gray CY-979 unused cabinet with out shock mounts let
me know ASAP because we would like to clean out these last four since Mac is
planning to move soon.  These cabinets were ordered by the government for
Desert Storm but never used.

They are priced at $290 each which includes shipping in the lower 48.  The
shock mounts are only needed if you plan to use your R390 or R390A in a
truck or aircraft.  You can easily fit a set of rubber feet, like those used
on a Collins A-line or 32V3, to the bottom of the cabinet to keep it from
scratching a surface you will set the radio on.  I have seen feet like that
in the Mouser Catalog.

These are considerably more expensive than the Fair Radio ones but are the
proper ones for the R390 or R390A.  However Mac had to pay a big price for
these from a surplus warehouse and the price just covers his expenses.
These originally cost the government close to $1000 a cabinet, almost as bad
as the P3V toilet seats, but they really look nice.  They do provide good
ventilation since you have to remove the top and bottom covers from the R390
chassis to fit it inside the cabinet.  Also the cut outs in the back fit my
R390 connectors perfectly.

Bill N6PY

----- Original Message -----
From: Norman Ryan <[email protected]>
To: Kurt Brandstetter <[email protected]>
Cc: R390 (E-mail) <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: [R-390] R390A cabinet

> Hello, Kurt,
>
> The best cabinet is the CY-979 (or CY-979A) because it has proper
> ventilation and easy access to all the connectors behind the radio.  The
> Bud cabinet from Fair Radio is not deep enough to accommodate the
> connectors.  A blank panel behind the cabinet is a pest because you have
> to pull the radio from the cabinet each time you change connections.
>
> If you find a CY-979, you will soon forget its high cost!  It is very
> rugged and practical.  They are very nice looking with new paint.
>
> You may find one in Europe.  Good luck!
>
> 73 de Norman KG4SWM
>
>
> Kurt Brandstetter wrote:
> >
> > Hello Barry !
> > Hello to everybody on this lsit !
> >
> > It would be quite nice to get a cabinet for my R-390A/URR.
> > But as postage is so high from USA to Europe, can as soon as its clear
that
> > this cabinet from Fair Radio fits, someone post it to the list or send
me
> > some information ?
> >
> > I don't want to buy one and pay 100 $ for shipment if it does not fit !
> > TIA
> >
> > Kurt
> >
> > "Scott, Barry (Clyde B)" schrieb:
> > >
> > > For you guys wanting a cabinet for your R390A, I just noticed the
following:
> > > <http://www.fairradio.com/0rack28.htm>
> > > Barry(III) - N4BUQ
> >
> > --
> > 73 de Kurt OE 1002419          ICQ-UIN 43074273
> > CCA member AC01-01249 NCDXF #4175  INDEXA #1720
> > Homepage: http://www.swl.net/oe1002419
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