Suitable Enclosures

[g8nop]

I may have missed it, but I haven't seen any reference on the forum to possible enclosures for the Portsdown project.
Having read a lot about the various modules involved, I can see some merit in a non metallic case, but obviously screening would suffer.
Has anyone, with experience of the build, any particular recommendations?

[M5TXJ]

I really can't say I've experience as I'm only part way through my build but the case I'm using is on ebay item number 152526672072, I can't vouch for suitability but I'm pretty sure everything including the easycap is going to fit. I'll post updates!

73 Dave.

[g0mjw]

There is a thread on the facebook site with photos of what others have used. I used a Farnell box, same as Colin G4KLB but with a different layout 1526706 G752A CASE, ABS, ALU PANEL, 245X175X90MM

[g8nop]

Thanks Guys, It's good to know that so many people are building the Portsdown. I just hope that a few folks close to me are on the air in deepest Derbyshire for qsos when it's built.

[biker_bob]

If it's any help, I'm using an old re-purposed 18" 2u rack enclosure.
It's a bit big but holds everything nicely with plenty of room for extras. There is space on the rear panel easily for 4 N-Type connectors (one for each band). Being 2U there is space on the front for the 3.5" screen.

[M5TXJ]

My Portsdown is coming together nicely, I still have the USB, RJ45, band/ptt and power connectors to fit on the rear panel. The display needs attaching at the front when the bezel arrives but most of the wiring up is complete.

73 Dave.