[Elecraft] K2 Carrying Handle?

[K4tmc@aol.com]

Thanks to the help of Frank, W6NEK, K2 #3137 now is complete with all of the 
latest mods (100W, SSB, NB, 160) except the DSP option.  As a result, it is 
much heavier than the basic unit.  Has anyone installed one of the Icom IC-706 
carrying handles (option MB-72)?  Or, is there a better/cheaper alternative?  
The going price for the MB-72 is around $15.00, plus shipping, etc.

A search of the reflector archives indicates that a few have installed a 
similar handle from Kenwood.  The Kenwood item is not stocked by the ham radio 
dealers like the optional Icom item.

73,
Henry Pollock - K4TMC
Raleigh, NC
K2 #3137