New Meter for Sovereign GT

[Lutzy48]

I just completed a 180 meter for my Sovereign GT using a digital meter module and a surplus housing. Total cost of project including paint for the housing, switch, connectors, etc. was just under $40 US. Here are a few photos of the project.

 

[Dertnc]

Looks like a professional job , when does it go on the market ??
I'll take one ;-)

 

[Lutzy48]

Dertnc,

Keep in mind, I built this from surplus parts. The meter module was only $10. Normally they are much more expensive than that. And the housings were something from some sort of medical equipment. I don't even know if there are any left in the store. But thanks for the praise.

 

[Ism]

Very nice job!
What did you use for power?

 

[Lutzy48]

Many meter modules require 5 volts nowadays. Fortunately, this one was designed for 9 volts. So I just us a 9 volt battery.

 

[JimmyCT]

Beautiful work! Very professional looking too. Thanks for sharing - Jim

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Good job with the meter.HH Ron

 

[Lutzy48]

Thanks guys. Now I just need to get out and find some treasure.

 

[Critterhunter]

Excellent job! There is another guy on here in the process of building his own meter. I hope he posts his when done too. Always like to see people build their own stuff. Now you need to do a remote PP mod. I posted a schematic/pictorial I made to do that on the GT a while back. It can be found on here as well under the "Sovereign GT Mods" thread in the mods forum. Really nice having a trigger in the grip like a normal detector.

 

[GunnarMN]

you are talented ,

 

[Lutzy48]

Critter Hunter,

A grip mounted PP switch would be great. But, I just bought the GT new so I don't want to open it up and void my warranty. It does sound like a great option, though. Too bad ML didn't have the foresight to put it in at the factory.

Thanks to all for the nice compliments. I have always enjoyed building things. ...and not always do I save money, but in this case it worked out well.