[R-390] Rack Mounted R-390A

[Barry]

A set of scissor jacks from the Acme Company (you know, the place where Wile
E. Coyote always buys his stuff) on rollers would work nicely... :)

I like the nylon rails I made for my first R390A.  I machined them such that
they raise the side panels just enough to be even with the bottom edge of
the front panel.  Using the flat-head screws into the threaded holes where
the bottom cover mounts, it allows the radio to sit on a flat surface and
the nylon makes for a slick enough surface that I can slide it around pretty
easily.  My cabinet has a floor even with the 10.5" opening, so the radio
slides right into place (no skyhooks necessary).

Barry - N4BUQ (the other, other Barry)



> I've considered designing a small roll around self contained hydraulic
lift
> to assist in getting them from the floor to the bench....or maybe
> pneumatic...
>
> Would be a great help as one gets older and these radio's get heavier....
>
> Cecil...

>
> > Hmmmmm....  a difference of opinion.... Some alternative solutions....
> >
> > 1.  Mount rails to the ceiling with movable hoist.  Recommend cutting
> > through the sheetrock or whatever to secure with 3/4" U-bolts around the
> > rafters.  Attach chains with padded hooks to front handles, move
receiver
> > out of rack halfway and attach rear chains, etc.  Use suitable manual or
> > electric winch.
> >
> > 2.  A skyhook.
> >
> > 3.  Difficulty wrestling with R-390's?  Keep two extras -- unrestored
blue
> > stripers --  for use in workouts.  When you build yourself up to the
point
> > where you can hold two of 'em out straigh-arm for 10 minutes, you're
ready
> > to rumble. (Whatever you do, do not read the fine print warnings on your
> > blood pressure meds.  Heck, those final words on the commercials give me
> > palpatations.)
> >
> > 4.  Remove all equipment from rack cabinet.  Place horizontal bar approx
9
> > inches down from top crossways.  Use it to hang your coat.  Put '390's
on
> > benches, desks, etc.
> >
> > 5.  Rackless rackmount -- Cut 6.5 foot X 18.5 inch hole in interior
wall.
> > Will be necessary to either (a) move 1 stud out 2.5 inches if 16"
spacing
> > or (b) install additional stud if 24" spacing.  Stack up radios
thru-wall.
> > May be flush mounted to save floorspace.  Make power & antenna
connections
> > in adjoining room.  (Ignore complaints.)
> >
> > 6.  Report to kitchen.  Remove and dispose of microwave as per manual
> > instructions regarding prevention of enemy use (or put it in the living
> > room so you can save steps when warming up your pizza -- put it on top
of
> > a small fridge for handy brewskies.)  Not efficient where it is anyway.
> > Place R-390(A) in place of microwave.  Or, leave the microwave where it
is
> > and put the R-390 on top of the fridge.  If anyone asks, the decor is
> > "eclectic". Depending on your kitchen "motif", you may have to refinish
> > the front panel in natural brushed aluminum (to match the latest
greatest
> > stainless steel look), gleaming white, or whatever.  Probably not much
> > concern about matching to avocado these days.
> >
> > I could go on ... or y'know what, just get the angle iron or angle
> > brackets, but I'll tell you this .. nobody has smashed a radio or gotten
> > smashed (well except for the brewskies), with my methods. heh heh.
> >
> > Barry