[Repeater-Builder] MastrII PA Rack Mount
Hello all, I have the need to mount a MastrII PA in a standard 19 inch two post rack as opposed to it being mounted on the back of the repeater. I believe I'll need a set of ears or tabs that will mount to the PA and extend it so it mounts into the rack. If anyone has done this and has information, including pictures, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Adam N2ACF
RE: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII PA Rack Mount
I have the need to mount a MastrII PA in a standard 19 inch two post rack as opposed to it being mounted on the back of the repeater. I believe I'll need a set of ears or tabs that will mount to the PA and extend it so it mounts into the rack. How about using one of the PA frames from a high-power station solid-state station? I don't have an M2 PA in front of me to look at, but I would guess it's maybe 17 inches across instead of 19? How about just getting two pieces of 2 flat aluminum stock, each cut to the height of the PA, drill holes for rack mounting, and holes to line up with the existing mounting holes on the PA heatsink and bolt it on? The Depot and other hardware stores sells aluminum stock (flat, angle, tubing, etc.), not sure how wide they have though. Or, take a blank rack panel of about the same height as the M2 PA and cut off each side so that you're left with two strips, each already pre-drilled for the rack holes, and then just drill the holes to attach it to the PA? The blank rack plate would be best cut with a band saw. Lacking that, you can probably do well enough using a circular saw and an abrasive cut-off blade. Safety first, wear eye/ear protection. --- Jeff WN3A
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII PA Rack Mount
I did it with aluminum flat stock and some hex threaded spacers. I sent pictures direct to him. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 3:49 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII PA Rack Mount I don't have an M2 PA in front of me to look at, but I would guess it's maybe 17 inches across instead of 19? How about just getting two pieces of 2 flat aluminum stock, each cut to the height of the PA, drill holes for rack mounting, and holes to line up with the existing mounting holes on the PA heatsink and bolt it on? The Depot and other hardware stores sells aluminum stock (flat, angle, tubing, etc.), not sure how wide they have though.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII PA Rack Mount
Jeff and Chuck, Thanks for the replies. Not being familiar with the aluminum stock method, I'll give that some more thought. I'll see what Home Depot has to offer. I think I might have a blank rack panel to cut so I'll give that a shot too. Chuck, I'd be interested to see the your pics but I didn't get them. Did you send them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks again guys! Adam N2ACF Chuck Kelsey wrote: I did it with aluminum flat stock and some hex threaded spacers. I sent pictures direct to him. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 3:49 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII PA Rack Mount I don't have an M2 PA in front of me to look at, but I would guess it's maybe 17 inches across instead of 19? How about just getting two pieces of 2 flat aluminum stock, each cut to the height of the PA, drill holes for rack mounting, and holes to line up with the existing mounting holes on the PA heatsink and bolt it on? The Depot and other hardware stores sells aluminum stock (flat, angle, tubing, etc.), not sure how wide they have though. Yahoo! Groups Links
