[R-390] Suitable equipment racks for R-390A's

[mikea]

On Tue, Jul 31, 2007 at 09:33:26AM -0500, Robert Nickels wrote:
> Colin Irwin wrote:
> >Hi,
> >
> >I'm looking for a 19" equipment rack to install my R-390A in.  
> >  
> Colin,
> 
> Most any rack will work, and the best local source will probably be 
> someone who is upgrading an IT department, as  they often replace racks 
> and all.
> 
> Let me suggest that you make life easier (and safer!) by adding supports 
> along each side of the rack to support the weight of your receiver.  
> Modern rack rails are often "L-shaped" making this easy to do using 
> angle stock from the hardware store.   This makes it infinitely easier 
> to mount and remove the radio from the rack, and eliminates any stress 
> from the front panel and chassis. 
> 
> 73, Bob W9RAN

I totally agree with what Robert wrote above. 

An additional point to keep in mind is that, if I understand aright, 
the R-390 and R-390A were not designed to be just bolted into a rack
without some form of support for the (heavy) remainder of the radio, 
but that they need support at the back or along both sides. Failure to
provide this support may cause the gears behind the front panel to 
bind and/or to wear prematurely.  

-- 
Mike Andrews, W5EGO
mikea at mikea.ath.cx
Tired old sysadmin