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

[Colin Irwin]

Hi Mike,
Thanks for the advice.  I'll definitely look to add supports along the
side of the rack.

Colin


On 7/31/07, mikea <mikea at mikea.ath.cx> wrote:
> 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
>