Picked up a JRC 1800CP off Ebay for Cruis'n Rulz! I got this wild-ass idea-always wanted an open array scanner; I think they look way cooler than a radome. However, O/A scanners are much heavier than the Radar Arch will safely handle in rough seas.So... Having had the box open for 30 minutes, I promptly voided the warranty by completely dissassembling the radome. Did some evaluation; My plan will work. A little re-engineering, some glass work and metal fab, and I will have a 24" 2KW Open Array (looking) scanner Atop Cruis'n Rulz!. I can reduce the weight and size of the resulting assembly by about 50% from the radomes original weight of 11 lbs., and reduce the footprint to a 5" square. The cable will exit underneath directly into the Arch, instead of plugging into the back. The resulting size of the re-engineered drive/electronics package under the antenna will be about
6"X 9" and 4" high. Final weight about 5-6 lbs. Stay tuned for pics on my website. JR Dweller in the cellar------------------------------------------------- Home Page:
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