Stand over 6000 series

David_NK5G

Been doing some looking and thought I'd toss this out there to see if anyone has found what I am seeking.

I am looking for a stand to place over the 6400 and then put a KPA/KTA500 on the stand. The idea here is to not have the weight of the amp resting on the 6400 and also allow for sufficient airflow around the 6400.

I know I could probably build something but thought I'd see what others may have done.

James Del Principe

Check out office supply stores. Office Max, office depot, etc.

KD0RC

Hi David, I just put my KPA 500 and KAT 500 directly on my 6400 when I am operating from my 5th wheel camper. The case is very robust and there are no cooling vents on the top. The KPA 500 / KAT 500 combo is pretty light, so I don't think it presents any issue at all to be on top of the radio.

Since I took this picture, I now move the whole setup an inch towards the table to allow the side vents a little more space from the back of the dinette seat. My dinette seat is stiff enough to hold the 6400 completely on its legs so that the bottom vents are not blocked (even with the amp on top). I would suggest a piece of plywood under the radio to guarantee that it does not sink into the seat (I plan on doing this for Field Day this year). In any event, I think you are OK without the shelf over the Flex.

EDIT: Note that I do not travel with the station in this configuration. The amp sits on a carpeted part of the floor in the bedroom and the tuner and 6400 ride on the bed. I use this thing on some pretty rough roads and this method of travel storage works great.

Mike-VA3MW

@David_NK5G

Hi David

You know, you don't even really need the 6400 on the desk. You could move it underneath your desk and keep the amp on top of the desk so you can see the meters.

Or, move both to another room closer to the antennas and then use the Remote feature of the. KPA500 to watch the meters (or NodeRed for that matter).

73,