[Elecraft] K1 Front Panel Protection

[Phil Wheeler]

David Pratt wrote:

> In a recent message, ulrich@steinberg.cc said....
>
>> Here's the question:  does any of you have the tools to
>> manufacture a metall bracket that protects the front
>> panel and is attached using the screws for the KTS1?
>> Unfortunately the short support arms of the KTS1 are
>> too short to fold it in front of the K1 for protection,
>> and the long arms leave a lot of space between the
>> bottom of the KTS1 and the front panel.
>
>
> Something similar for the K2 would also be a good idea, Ulrich. 
> Replacement of a damaged tuning control can be *very* costly. In the 
> olden days, we used to fit chrome handles on the gear we made in order 
> to provide a means of protection.


I always thought those were for pulling the units out of their equipment 
racks. In the olden days the equipment was too big and heavy to travel 
well .

73, Phil