FoxhuntV5C Case

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###WORK IN PROGRESS### ###What it is### This case is specifically designed to connect directly to a "tape measure yagi" antenna's PVC pipe and serve as an attenuator for foxhunting (radio signal direction finding). It is built around the great design of Kevin N7RXE, who created a fantastic case that holds the board and 9v battery in place with perfection. The cover designed by Kevin is so excellent that I didn't make any changes to it other than adding my custom one with my call sign on it. The problem with Kevin's design was that the bulkhead from the PVC tube into the body was solid, which made it impossible to run the antenna line from the Yagi without making modifications. There was also no provision for the radio connection, so I had to use a drill to make it workable. Since I wanted an SO-239 and couldn't find the right sized drill bit, I ended up making it quite ugly. ###Why I made### This project is a remix of Kevin N7RXE's design for John KC9ON's attenuator, which he makes and sells. The great thing about Kevin's case is that it does an amazing job of holding the board and 9v battery in place, and his cover is excellent, so I didn't need to make any changes other than adding my custom one with my call sign on it. The issue with Kevin's design was that the bulkhead from the PVC tube into the body was solid, which made it impossible to run the antenna line from the Yagi without making modifications. There was also no provision for the radio connection, so I had to use a drill to make it workable. Since I wanted an SO-239 and couldn't find the right sized drill bit, I ended up making it quite ugly. ###Where to get### You can order the kit or fully assembled attenuator from KC9ON at his 3rd Planet Solar site linked below. https://kc9on.com/product/fox-hunt-offset-attenuator/ ###What is what### To use this case, you'll need to print the cover and one of the cases depending on your choice of connector. FoxhuntV5C.stl has no antenna outlet for you to modify it to your preference. FoxhuntV5C_SO239ext.stl has holes and a recess for a standard SO-239 bulkhead connector that mounts on the outside of the case FoxhuntV5C_SO239int.stl has holes and a recess for a standard SO-239 bulkhead connector that mounts on the inside of the case FoxhuntV5C_sma.stl has a small hole for an SMA female bulkhead connector I'll try to add BNC and other connectors once I get some or research out the exact opening sizes. This project was created in Tinkercad on my iPad Pro while sitting on my couch, because that's how I like to work.