I have mounted all sorts of amateur gear into 19" panels. While I have yet mounted a K2 in a panel, I have the intent to do so, and it will be a piece of cake. My method may not be a standard approach, it does meet my requirements:
1. I don't have to alter the equipment in any way, and if it is removed later, there would be no indication that it's ever been rack mounted. (I do this to maintain the value of the gear.) 2. I can do the job without any significant tools other than a saber saw with a metal cutting blade, a good metal file and a good electric drill (with bits). (A person just needs to be careful and take it slow.) 3. The only parts that are necessary to do this is the panel itself (which I have access to good heavy gauge aluminum), a couple of modified framing brackets I found at Home Depot, a D-ring strap, some protective padding (foam), and a few nuts, bolts and trim rings for the screws. If anyone is interested in seeing how this looks from the front, please send me an email. If someone wants to do this and see the panel's backside (where the mounting actually occurs), I can take a couple of digital photos to send out. 73, Phil WA7URV _______________________________________________ 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
