I would like to share ideas on packaging.
I am in the process of building a qrss transmitter which I will put into a square glass bottle I obtained from Lobby Hobby. The bottle mouth is 2 inches and the holding area is 3 inches high. It has a combination aluminum and plastic lid.
I plan to use an F fitting for the antenna connection. Much cheaper than BNC or UHF and they work very well it crimped correctly.
I have mixed feeling about if I will use a heater on the xtal or not. Since the entire board would not be in any draft condition.
I am also thinking about filling the bottle with glass beads after I install the transmitter. Makes a good heat sink I think.
Can not decide if I will paint the inside of the bottle black or not. I am considering the inside black with the outside silver.
All power supply components will be outside the bottle and may or may not be on the top of the lid. Initially will not be on the lid.
I will add a wood box with the pink foam installation between the bottle and the wood.
I long term goal is to build something super stable and to bury it in the yard.
Interested in your thoughts and suggestions,
Thanks, Stan AK0B
