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Jim AB3CV

YALB

I keep building and cluttering my station with YALBs (yet another little
box). I suspect I'm not alone.

I'm looking at the KAT500 and the amount of panel space it provides and
think it would be a good choice for consolidation of my YALBs.

It would also fit nicely over the top of the K3 as the KAT500 fits over the
KPA500. I don't have a lot of space so the Feng Shui would be nice.

I'm thinking that a black plastic front plate could be
cut/engraved/modified and attached to the front since there isn't likely a
blank panel available.

Anyone similarly inclined?

jim ab3cv
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Jim Rhodes-2

Re: YALB

I could go for that, would be nice to have a blank front panel to drill for
switches, etc. It would be nice to have a matching cabinet for antenna
switching, tower control, etc in the stack.

On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 11:10 PM, Jim Miller <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I keep building and cluttering my station with YALBs (yet another little
> box). I suspect I'm not alone.
>
> I'm looking at the KAT500 and the amount of panel space it provides and
> think it would be a good choice for consolidation of my YALBs.
>
> It would also fit nicely over the top of the K3 as the KAT500 fits over the
> KPA500. I don't have a lot of space so the Feng Shui would be nice.
>
> I'm thinking that a black plastic front plate could be
> cut/engraved/modified and attached to the front since there isn't likely a
> blank panel available.
>
> Anyone similarly inclined?
>
> jim ab3cv
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Oscar, WB5GCX

Re: YALB

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Was just thinking similar thoughts: KAT500 on top makes the k-line
non-symetrical in height. Another KAT500 sized box would even it up. I was
wondering about such a box with a set of good quality speakers (for
stereo).

Of course, this then begs the question of what to stack on top of the P3 :)

Oscar, WB5GCX

On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, Jim Miller wrote:

> I keep building and cluttering my station with YALBs (yet another little
> box). I suspect I'm not alone.
>
> I'm looking at the KAT500 and the amount of panel space it provides and
> think it would be a good choice for consolidation of my YALBs.
>
> It would also fit nicely over the top of the K3 as the KAT500 fits over the
> KPA500. I don't have a lot of space so the Feng Shui would be nice.
>
> I'm thinking that a black plastic front plate could be
> cut/engraved/modified and attached to the front since there isn't likely a
> blank panel available.
>
> Anyone similarly inclined?
>
> jim ab3cv
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Jim Rhodes-2

Re: YALB

Just sitting here looking at the cases and it occurs to me that with some
extra 2D connectors one could construct a front panel using flat strips of
sheet metal. With attention paid to the location for drilling the holes for
the 2D connectors. Might have to make up some jigs with drilled out 2D
connectors for proper placement. Have to look for a source for precision
cut panels I guess.

On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 11:29 AM, Oscar Staudt <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Was just thinking similar thoughts: KAT500 on top makes the k-line
> non-symetrical in height. Another KAT500 sized box would even it up. I was
> wondering about such a box with a set of good quality speakers (for
> stereo).
>
> Of course, this then begs the question of what to stack on top of the P3
> :)
>
> Oscar, WB5GCX
>
> On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, Jim Miller wrote:
>
> > I keep building and cluttering my station with YALBs (yet another little
> > box). I suspect I'm not alone.
> >
> > I'm looking at the KAT500 and the amount of panel space it provides and
> > think it would be a good choice for consolidation of my YALBs.
> >
> > It would also fit nicely over the top of the K3 as the KAT500 fits over
> the
> > KPA500. I don't have a lot of space so the Feng Shui would be nice.
> >
> > I'm thinking that a black plastic front plate could be
> > cut/engraved/modified and attached to the front since there isn't likely
> a
> > blank panel available.
> >
> > Anyone similarly inclined?
> >
> > jim ab3cv
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ke9uw

Re: YALB

In reply to this post by Oscar, WB5GCX

The KAP500 and the K3 both are the width of the KAT500.
And the P3 needs the W2 sitting on top of it.

...slurp...

Chuck, KE9UW
Lionel Trains, TCA, LCCA, LRRC
aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles BMWMOA #224

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From: [hidden email] [[hidden email]] on behalf of Oscar Staudt [[hidden email]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 11:29 AM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] YALB

Was just thinking similar thoughts: KAT500 on top makes the k-line
non-symetrical in height. Another KAT500 sized box would even it up. I was
wondering about such a box with a set of good quality speakers (for
stereo).

Of course, this then begs the question of what to stack on top of the P3 :)

Oscar, WB5GCX

On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, Jim Miller wrote:

> I keep building and cluttering my station with YALBs (yet another little
> box). I suspect I'm not alone.
>
> I'm looking at the KAT500 and the amount of panel space it provides and
> think it would be a good choice for consolidation of my YALBs.
>
> It would also fit nicely over the top of the K3 as the KAT500 fits over the
> KPA500. I don't have a lot of space so the Feng Shui would be nice.
>
> I'm thinking that a black plastic front plate could be
> cut/engraved/modified and attached to the front since there isn't likely a
> blank panel available.
>
> Anyone similarly inclined?
>
> jim ab3cv
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Jim AB3CV

Re: YALB

In reply to this post by Jim Rhodes-2

And the front and back appear to be identical U shaped bits which if
unpunched are interchangable.

jim ab3cv
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K2GN

Re: YALB

In reply to this post by Oscar, WB5GCX

FYI -
I have 2 KAT500 sitting between 2 KPA500.
The stack of KAT500 falls 1 1/4" short of the KPA500.

Larry/K2GN - http://k2gn.com

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[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Oscar Staudt
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 12:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] YALB

Was just thinking similar thoughts: KAT500 on top makes the k-line
non-symetrical in height. Another KAT500 sized box would even it up. I was
wondering about such a box with a set of good quality speakers (for stereo).

Of course, this then begs the question of what to stack on top of the P3 :)

Oscar, WB5GCX

On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, Jim Miller wrote:

> I keep building and cluttering my station with YALBs (yet another
> little box). I suspect I'm not alone.
>
> I'm looking at the KAT500 and the amount of panel space it provides
> and think it would be a good choice for consolidation of my YALBs.
>
> It would also fit nicely over the top of the K3 as the KAT500 fits
> over the KPA500. I don't have a lot of space so the Feng Shui would be
nice.

>
> I'm thinking that a black plastic front plate could be
> cut/engraved/modified and attached to the front since there isn't
> likely a blank panel available.
>
> Anyone similarly inclined?
>
> jim ab3cv
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Rick WA6NHC

Re: YALB

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Make the box wider and cover the P3 too so what isn't used by speakers is notepad, pen and mouse storage. That would even up the full width spacing so the shack laptop (or monitor) can sit higher for better ergonomic viewing. ;-)

It makes a nice compact station.

Rick wa6nhc

Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable

On Jan 16, 2013, at 9:29 AM, Oscar Staudt <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Was just thinking similar thoughts: KAT500 on top makes the k-line
> non-symetrical in height. Another KAT500 sized box would even it up. I was
> wondering about such a box with a set of good quality speakers (for
> stereo).
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ve3dvy

Re: YALB

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Hmm new projects needing a home. winkeyer lite a Raspberry pi for
running digital modes, and another tied in doing the logging and perhaps
some program to enable added function keys. add a pair of high
quality super small speakers and an amp for audio. oh what else. You
could easily fit all this into a blank KAT500 type enclosure. I would
love to have such a project box to match my K3.

for digital another for logging On 1/16/2013 12:10 AM, Jim Miller wrote:

Scott Manthe-2

WTB: Elecraft P3

Looking for a nice P3 to go with my K3. If anyone has one they'd like to
sell, let me know.

Thanks and 73,
Scott, N9AA
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