Ramsey Electronics FZ-146 Specifications download pdf (Page 10)

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ENCLOSURE & HARDWARE CONSIDERATIONS:

The companion CFX case and knob kit is sold as a separate option ONLY

as an accommodation to those radio hams who have their own ideas or

resources for the "finishing touches."

However, a proper case for your FX-series is much more than a "finishing

touch," since the controls and jacks are panel mounted and proper RF

shielding is required.

The CFX case measures 9-3/4"L X 6"W X 1.5"H. 9" x 6" dimensions are

minimum for accommodating the PC board. The height may vary if you wish

to include an internal speaker, accessory PC boards, additional front panel

controls or indicators, etc. If you are new at all this and do not already own a

suitable enclosure plus that collection of hardware and knobs that every ham

seems to accumulate, here is what you need to know if you are hesitant to

purchase the CFX case kit:

A. "Blank" electronics enclosures have become among the most

expensive hardware in the industry, especially if you are buying just one

unit. This is because they are sold mainly to engineers and designers

for prototyping. A blank metal enclosure even slightly comparable to the

CFX case kit will run $30 to $80 or more. Even a plain aluminum

chassis box/cover will be around $15.00.

B. If you think there's any chance you someday may wish to sell or trade

your transceiver, you should be aware that units mounted in odd boxes

may have even less value than the bare circuit board with

documentation alone.

C. Many distributors have a minimum mail order of $25.00.

D. Your best chance for finding an inexpensive alternative case is to have

access to a lot of ham friends who tend to "collect stuff," or to browse

the catalogs or showrooms of electronic surplus dealers. You just might

find a gorgeous new box originally intended for somebody's ingenious

Ultra Modem, external disk drive or other dream gadget from two years

ago.

Are we trying to discourage you? No, not really! We know you can see that

there are good reasons to consider calling Ramsey Electronics and getting

your CFX case on its way while you work on the PC-board and PLL

Programming. However, we do not want you to feel "stuck" with our

recommended CFX enclosure, so we have worked up a detailed shopping

list for getting what you will need to make as attractive a finished unit as

possible with a single trip to the neighborhood Radio Shack store.

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