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This is a shot of the rig I build for NS1O prior to the Aug 2002 10g contest. I'll try to get a better photo with it mounted on the tripod.
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This photo shows the construction of the plexiglass case for the FT-817. All controls are accessable through the front opening. While it will not protect the rig from a downpour, it will do ok in a light mist. The plexiglass was cut on a radial arm saw with a 200 tooth carbide blade. The panels were then cemented together with plexiglass solvent.
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This photo shows the feedhorn end of the rig. The dish used is a Hughes Network dish. Since we wanted the rig to work on either Hughes or RCA, we mounted the horn on the rig rather than on the feed arm support. I do want to try to utilize the base of the LNB for mounting and will try that shortly.
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This photo shows the interior of the box with the DB6NT transverter mounted with the antenna relay. I made the box by tig welding the sides to the base as I don't have any sheetmetal equipment. We made the box big enough for the addition of a LN Preamp, PA, and sequencer. NS1O now has the DL2AM 10w PA. Guess I've got more work to do.
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