7th posting a charm ?
I've posted about this style of electronic equipment at least 6 times before, the last:
https://wb9kzy.blogspot.com/2024/03/maybe-6-is-enough.html
But then I saw this new to me item:
source: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-9218
And yes, I do like the design of the packaging. But it dawned on me that folks may associate this aluminum top/Bakelite box style with either old defunct brands (Heathkit or Knight-kit) or new but less favored brands like MFJ.
I have also recently become aware of this packaging concept:
source: https://www.ebay.com/itm/325078866800
source: https://paxer.net/voyager/assembly.php
This is similar to the aluminum top/Bakelite box kit BUT it has an aluminum top AND bottom with a circuit board in between. Then a 3D printed bumper is used to cover the open sides. I think it is really neat and would be handy for a non-calculator kit like maybe a keyer ?
BTW, with the calculator kit, don't "buy it now", watch it and then after a while a lower price will be offered :)
Best Regards,
Chuck, WB9KZY
http://wb9kzy.com/ham.htm
https://wb9kzy.blogspot.com/2024/03/maybe-6-is-enough.html
But then I saw this new to me item:
source: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-9218
And yes, I do like the design of the packaging. But it dawned on me that folks may associate this aluminum top/Bakelite box style with either old defunct brands (Heathkit or Knight-kit) or new but less favored brands like MFJ.
I have also recently become aware of this packaging concept:
source: https://www.ebay.com/itm/325078866800
source: https://paxer.net/voyager/assembly.php
This is similar to the aluminum top/Bakelite box kit BUT it has an aluminum top AND bottom with a circuit board in between. Then a 3D printed bumper is used to cover the open sides. I think it is really neat and would be handy for a non-calculator kit like maybe a keyer ?
BTW, with the calculator kit, don't "buy it now", watch it and then after a while a lower price will be offered :)
Best Regards,
Chuck, WB9KZY
http://wb9kzy.com/ham.htm
