Base Station Build

[kuppler]

Well i want to have a base station but didnt want just a mobile radio chilling on a desk. Didnt have the cash flow to get a base station so im going this rout.

THE CASE


The radio ill be installing into the case.
Galaxy DX 959


also picked up a few volt meters to install in the case. So i know what the Power supply is pushing and how much power is going into the DX 959


odds and ends. like fans, fuse holders, echo/power mic ect....


I have a power supply to mount inside the case as well.

will be cutting out the front panel this weekend and mounting everything. will post in this thread with updates.
i still need to get an Amp, and an antenna. lol....

[yamaha]

If you don't already own one,,,, now's the time to purchase a Dremel

[kuppler]

If you don't already own one,,,, now's the time to purchase a Dremel

lol.. alrdy got one... with lots of tools/adapters for it.. lol

[yamaha]

I would trace the face plate on the box,, and go to town on it!!

[231]

Hey, right on. I look forward to following your posts and progress on it.

I totally understand your thoughts on wanting a bigger radio. Back in the day I drooled over 'Big Radios' until I got one. Since then I've been bothered by having a smaller radio. I think some of the best QSO's I've made was when I ran my Philly made 148GTL in the shack with my D104-TUG9 mic. Nobody could tell the difference between it an a Cobra 2000 except me. Albeit it's really nice having easy to see meters.

Best of luck

231

[Radar-DLDN]

Looking forward to seeing this project! Thanks for sharing!

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[MDYoungblood]

I like yamaha's idea of overlaying the face plate. Here is a pic of a mobile radio that was made into a base, same idea, this Pal model was a bad radio, didn't last very long after the FCC found out it could transmit on the VFO with just the removal of a diode. It even had a built in RF preamp (+10db). If I remember any others I'll post them too, kind of give you an idea for how to go about it.




3's

Greg

[kuppler]

Took the front panel off the case. measured everything out for the 959. and started cutting.. lol



all cut out for the 959.


the 959 fits just right.....


got the fues plugs installed for the duel fuse power cord.


the on/off switch installed and the on/off led drilled out.




I just need to cut out the holes for the volt meters and waiting for the 4 pin mic plug to come in the mail. this base station is almost done. Ill use some acetone to get the marker marks off when im all done.

[kuppler]

I'll be cutting out the holes for the volt meters today... I hope. Lol

[Deleted User 14541]

Looking good so for. Nice to see some custom fabrication.

[kuppler]

Looking good so for. Nice to see some custom fabrication.

Thanks. Can't wait to get it finished.

[High_Speed]

Hey did you ever finish this project?