[Elecraft] Ruggedised KX1?

[Tony Wells]

Hi Mike,

I guess I was not clear enough Rick. Clearly pelican cases etc do a great
job of waterproofing the KX1 and the wire and bits and pieces.

However when you open up the case and take the KX1 out in heavy rain, the
KX1 gets all wet inside and stops working for some reason :-)

What imho would be really great would be a bumpproof, splashproof - or even
better - waterproof KX1.

My other comment about the tuning knob was that the knob almost doubles the
depth of the KX1 so your pelican case also needs more depth. If a waterproof
KX1 is ever likely to be a possiblility, then doing away with the knob and
using buttons would perhaps make it easier to improve the
splashproof-ability.

Regards

Tony
G7IGG

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Dettinger" <k7mw at cmc.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 11:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ruggedised KX1?


> I found the Pelican Micro Case 1050 to be just large enough to get a
> minimalist KX1 station in.  This includes the plug in key, 28 ft of #24
> teflon antenna wire and 16 ft. counterpoise, the small Pomona model 3296
BNC
> to double binding post adapter, pen, a few sheets of paper, ear buds and
> cheat sheet.  I don't use banana plugs.  They don't fit the small adapter
> and take up too much space.  I am not sure if the large adapter will fit,
> anyhow.  I just double the bare wire and tin with solder.  This small case
> will fit nicely in my backpack or kayak.  If I want longer antennas, I
have
> more wire and support line in zip lock bags.            73   Rick - K7MW
> >
> > While I'm on about the subject, the KX1 tuning knob almost doubles the
> case
> > height when looking to find a case that is a good fit. If ruggedising is
a
> > possible future option, how about a slimline knob  or even just
waterproof
> > tuning buttons instead?
> >
> > Tony
> > G7IGG
> >
> >
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