Dummy Sincgars 1523e ASIP radio

[mrfarb]

I’ve wanted to fill my radio tray with an RT-1523e, but they are pretty much non existent even as parts. I’ve been wanting to make a dummy so when my brother bought a 3D printer I convinced him he needed one (or 2) for his 1165a. He’s about done with his model and a prototype - eventually I’ll put a Baofeng GMRS radio inside of it and have it somewhat functional. Here’s a pic I just took - look cool or? Even has the connection for the W4 cable. Some parts are real components to make it look more realistic.

 

[M813rc]

That is cool!

Cheers

 

[FKAM]

Are you tying the power in from the rear port? Or is that a future thing. I have done similar using an old broken/gutted housing I found on ebay, but finding the mating plug for the rear of the radio has been fruitless. Found one a long time ago. Like what you are doing. If you plan to produce for sale later on I'm interested.

 

[sigo]

Looks good. I’d display that.

 

[mrfarb]

At this point it’s an empty box, no power connections. It’s printed to connect at the back to keep it in place. It’s a work in progress, going to reinstall my tray assy with it. Really completes the look imo.