PRC-6 Switch
Guard
My trusty PRC-6 alongside "Ole Reliable" my PRC-10.
A link on constructing a Battery Box for the PRC-6 can be found at the bottom of this page.
PROBLEM: Everytime I lay the PRC-6 set down with out strapping it in the vehicle I either forget to turn it OFF or the ON/OFF switch gets bumped out of the detent to ON - - Either way the batteries get depleted.
The BC-611 has a switch guard.
The Gorilla Tape Special worked but was too hard to apply and remove. Tacky and Messy.
Straps with Velcro make it easier.
Grab a hole saw and a piece of
thin Lexan from Lowe's. Use Lexan as Plexiglass is too fragile. Wear
Safety Glasses.
Approximate dimensions can be obtained from this photo. The graph paper has 5 small squares to an inch.
Drill a small "starter" hole on each side for the switch "Ears" and then use a coping saw.
The
knob is easy to remove for obtaining the correct outline for the switch
"Ears".
Prevent fraying the ends of cotton straps by an applications of a small amount of epoxy. When using nylon straps just scorch the edges of the strap ends.
Easy ON - Easy OFF
Rivet
the straps to the Lexan.
Aluminum rivets
are easy to use. Size 5/32 X 5/16. Flat head and plain finish. Simple
use a hammer.
Borrow
your Copilots sewing machine and sew on the Velcro. Don't attempt to use
the Velcro with the sticky tape as it is useless - sew it on. And
if you accidentally try to sew the "sticky tape" velcro with
the Copilot's sewing machine you will be sorry.
BEFORE
AFTER
Battery
box link:
http://k4che.com/PRC-620Battery20Box.htm