This is exceptionally helpful Martin, so thank you! As it turns out, I have had zero time to work on the ubitx over the holidays so, I’ll be using this information for sure.
Again, many thanks!
73 de Joe KD9JLV (or possible N0MAP. I’ll know when the FCC database starts functioning again)
might also work, but I wanted to use a brand product with a complete datasheet. Also, the wires on iPhone battery replacements might be too thin for the ca. 1.5 A peak currents.
Today, I managed to mount everything on the new front panel. The total station weight is now 329 g including the MTR-3B, TinySWR indicator, 2S 1000 mAh Lipo battery, DC-DC- boost converter for 9 and 12 V, Palm Pico Single, retractable earphones, volume control, and balanced charger that can be powered by a simple MicroUSB port; all in a watertight and extremely robust enclosure.
Attached, please find a few snapshots of the final result.
73 de Martin, DK3IT
PS: The red and green LED are misplaced; will fix that asap.
Hi,
the outer case are from Peli. The front panel and PCBs for the rest is designed by myself. The files are already on GitHub, see links above.
73 de Martin