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Model Metal-SC Case
Fits all Standard RA and DRA Radio Interfaces

Now available in "Electric" Blue or "Midnight" Black box color.

Also fits our DRA-3M Mixer

Does NOT fit the DRA-SR or DRA-100

All Metal - Secure Construction Case
Blue or Black body - black end panels with white lettering.
 All hardware is provided!

Options to fit all radio connector types:
Mini-DIN-6 / RJ45
DB9

Limited Time - Introductory Price = $30.00 each - either color.

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General Description:
The Metal-SC Case is a high-quality extruded aluminum case with a blue or black anodized finish that accommodates all of the Standard RA or DRA Series radio interfaces. Custom black aluminum end panels fit over the "USB" and "RADIO" connectors on each end. The USB end panel also has two holes for the Green "HB" and Red "PTT" LEDs. The "RADIO" end panels accommodate the MINI-DIN-6 and RJ45 or DB9 radio connectors. The rails and "RADIO" end panels are different for the DB9 boards - as compared to the DIN/RJ45 boards. Radio interfaces that have a RJ45 or DIN6 radio connector take/use the same rails and end panels. In other words - the DIN6/RJ45 design is universal and fit both the RJ45 and Mini-DIN-6 equipped radio interfaces.

When paired with an "Assembled and Tested" product, the Green and Red LEDs are installed so that they stick through the "USB" end panel in the holes labeled "HB" and "PTT". Because of mechanical limitations the Blue LED is not brought to an outer surface. Instead - the Blue LED is installed normally against the board. One can assume that if the Green LED is flashing - the Blue LED is solidly lit. Since you'd need to open the case for troubleshooting - you'll be able to view all of the LEDs - including the blue one.

Blue Metal-SC Case - Angled View - marked for DRA-50 - - Black Metal-SC Case
 


USB & LED End


DIN RADIO Connector End - marked for DRA-50


DB9 RADIO Connector End - marked for RA-42
The "D" can be covered with permanent marker for "RA Boards"

DRA-39 RADIO Connector End with SPKR Jack

Mechanical Description:
A set of adapter board "rails" are attached to the radio interface using supplied hardware. These rails are necessary because RA and DRA boards were not originally designed to be slid into the slot of this case. The rails slightly lengthen and widen the board so it slides in and fits snugly into the slots of the metal case. Each aluminum end panel is secured with four machine screws (all hardware is supplied).

The RADIO end panel has a silkscreen "box" to write the model number on with a thin permanent marker.
The "D" can be covered with permanent marker for "RA Boards".

DRA-39 Notes:
The DRA-39 is supplied with a different "RADIO" end panel that has an additional hole for the SPKR jack.

RA-38 and RA-42 Notes:
There is no accommodation for externally viewing the fourth "Yellow" LED on the RA-38 and RA-42.

Assembly Instructions:
Rail Installation -
The "HB" rail (upper rail) is installed so the inner edge of the rail board just passes by the outer edge of the radio adapter board. These boards only overlap at the ends where the screws are. When aligned - tighten the screws. You should be able to flex the adapter rail past or beside the radio adapter circuit board. The "PTT" rail (lower rail) is installed and aligned so the adapter rails fit into the slots of the case and give a slight amount of resistance. In other words - a nice and easy but just snug fit. This adjustment can take a little trial and error (leaving the screws a little loose) to get it right. When aligned - fully tighten the screws.

Install the USB / LED end panel. Start all four screws before doing a final tightening.

LED Mounting -
Mount the rails onto the board fisrt - as above. The LED leads are individually formed "one over the other" observing polarity, offset, and lead spacing. Use the USB / LED end panel (and case) to align the LEDs prior to soldering in place. The length of the leads may need to be trimmed so they don't catch when sliding the board into position to check fit. The Green LED goes into the "HB" hole and the Red LED goes into the "PTT" hole. It can be beneficial to tack solder one lead in-place and reheat and adjust the position until both LEDs fit nicely through their respective holes in the end panel. After you're satisfied with the alignment, solder both leads firmly.

Install the RADIO connector end panel. Start all four screws before doing a final tightening.

DIN / RJ45 Rails attached to a DRA-39


DB9 Rails attached to a RA-42


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Blue or Black Metal-SC Case - Make Color and RADIO connector choice using the drop-down arrows.

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