[Elecraft] QRP rig for backkpacking

[Jessie Oberreuter]

On Thu, 6 Feb 2003, Tony Wells wrote:

> When you go backpacking, how do you protect the K1 from bumps and scratches?
> If you use a case of some sort what do you use?

     My backpack has a section at the very top that exactly accommodates
my K1, a small legal pad, and a a camp sized cutting board.  I put the
pad and cutting board in, and the K1 rests on top.  There's a zip pocket
just below that holds pen, key, and headphones.
     For general travel, I found that the box my Alinco 330 PS came in
exactly matches the K1 in depth.  Add a swisted roll of antenna wire with
a key in the center, and then whole thing just locks into place.
     It isn't really a matter of ruggedness -- I just haven't learned to
see it as a tool.  It still feels like a work of art to me :).  If I had
regular opportunities for backpacking and camping, I'd just build a second
one -- explicity for field use -- that would develop its own "tough rig"
personality :).


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Jessie Oberreuter
joberreu@moselle.com
"He's a bit on edge, Mr. Johnston -- he hasn't slept since 1945."