If you remember from last year I built a box for my SSB? If not, here is an image of that project.
Well, it wasn't long after this work of art that my SSB failed. So much for that. I decided instead of a Kenwood TS50, I would get an Icom IC707. It is very similar to the Icom IC718 in fit, form, and almost function. The radio has fewer bells and whistles which is fine with me.
So I start to build a new box for that radio. Took forever due to lack of motivation, but I finally finished it. I still have to wire it for power, but the hard work is done.
I present to you, my new "comm" station...
I have added power switches to ensure I did not leave something on to drain the battery. The three switches are not labeled yet but the will be (L-R) SSB - VHF - GPS. The small meter under the VHF (far left) is power/current. The GPS is used for the VHF's DSC.
Now, to finish this up, put it in the boat, and get the antenna project done. Motivation has returned.
Well, it wasn't long after this work of art that my SSB failed. So much for that. I decided instead of a Kenwood TS50, I would get an Icom IC707. It is very similar to the Icom IC718 in fit, form, and almost function. The radio has fewer bells and whistles which is fine with me.
So I start to build a new box for that radio. Took forever due to lack of motivation, but I finally finished it. I still have to wire it for power, but the hard work is done.
I present to you, my new "comm" station...
I have added power switches to ensure I did not leave something on to drain the battery. The three switches are not labeled yet but the will be (L-R) SSB - VHF - GPS. The small meter under the VHF (far left) is power/current. The GPS is used for the VHF's DSC.
Now, to finish this up, put it in the boat, and get the antenna project done. Motivation has returned.