I'd like to pass along an off-reflector comment Wayne made to me after I wrote that there probably wouldn't be any RFI issues:
He wrote: "Uh.... don't I wish :) Without the case, you'll see significantly more leakage radiation both out of and into the box. It varies a lot, but the box really helps, for everything below Microwave frequencies. Those can sneak in sideways. But at QRP levels and in isolated situations, he'd be perfectly OK." So there you have the "word" from the man himself about operating with the plastic covers. Of course, the standards (and needs) of RF shielding have grown considerably since I ran half a kilowatt on 20 meters using a rig built on a sheet of masonite <G>. So has the sensitivity to RF energy of the stuff we have in our homes and shacks. Back then I'd never dreamed that a CW QSO might be interrupted briefly by the "krick, krick, krick, brrrrr..." of the data from my cell phone updating the local cell tower sneaking into the K2 audio channel. Personally, I wouldn't hesitate to fire it up QRP when it's being displayed for people although I'd keep the metal covers on it for normal operation in the shack. It IS a beautiful display job, worth of recognition! And, from what I can see of the boards, a build worthy of being displayed! Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- On Thursday 26 October 2006 20:45, Doug Shields wrote: > http://www.heathkit.info/K2_5000-1.jpg > http://www.heathkit.info/K2_5000-2.jpg > http://www.heathkit.info/K2_5000-3.jpg Doug, They belong at the top of Elecraft's gallery. I thought only of using glue to make a plexiglass enclosure for my chess set (so that the cats don't spoil it). I have the pieces cut - now I'll try to use screws as you seem to have. Thanks. Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962 -- _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
