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<DIV>Nice looking boxes, I remember the thread well, unfortunately I don't class $200 as reasonable! I'm definitely looking for something in the sub $100 range.</DIV>
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<DIV> Beyond this thresh hold and I'd be looking to homebrew something (spending my money on perhaps another Ozy!) or squeeze my HPSDR into a cheaper commercial box.</DIV>
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<DIV>I do like the idea of the TenTec enclosure's with perhaps a small choice of HPSDR specific stamped front / rear panels.</DIV>
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<DIV>Having a small choice of panels, leads to perhaps a few 'standard' builds. e.g. Desk top HF / VHF, Standalone (with Sasquatch) HF / VHF. Beyond 'standard builds' the end user could always manufacture his / her own panels to marry up with the TenTec enclosure of choice.</DIV>
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<DIV>Just a few thoughts from this side of the pond.</DIV>
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<DIV>Kevin</DIV>
<DIV>M0KHZ</DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>From:</B></I> <A href="mailto:wgdonaldson@comcast.net">wgdonaldson</A></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>Date:</B></I> 20/03/2007 13:16:17</DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>To:</B></I> <A href="mailto:hpsdr@hpsdr.org">hpsdr@hpsdr.org</A></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>Subject:</B></I> [hpsdr] Pandora Enclosure Project Proposal.</DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Hi All,<O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Great job PM Ben. Please feel free to use any of my notes as you see fit. <O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Some time back Phil, N8VB, posted a link to a ‘Home Theater PC’ HTPC type enclosure. This spurred some ‘high level’ ideas and mockups for enclosures that I’ve posted on my website. <A href="http://home.comcast.net/~wgdonaldson/">http://home.comcast.net/~wgdonaldson/</A>. The units tend to address space, cooling, room noise, esthetics, p/s electrical noise, etc… All at a reasonable price of around $200 or so.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Enjoy… More to come!<O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Grady, WE4S, wgdonaldson at comcast.net<O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P>
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