[R-390] Rolling your own R-390A

[Kenneth]

Speaking of rolling your own radio I have long used the old style type
writer stands for my boat anchors.  I am sure you have seen them they are
the old stands which are usually painted gray, have wheels for rolling
around and a lever under the table for raising the wheels off of the floor
so it can't move. What is interesting is these old stands just happen to fit
a rack mount style rigs exactly. Most of them have fold down side boards for
extra space. The new ones are not suitable as they are too flimsy to take
the weight needed.  I have rolled around 155 pound plus rigs on my stands
with ease. These 1950's stands can be found at state surplus property
stores, Goodwill stores, flea markets, Salvation Army thrift stores etc, I
have never paid over $15 bucks for one.

 

                       Ken de W7ITC