[Elecraft] Regarding a carrying box for the K3

[Tom Hammond]

Back on November 13th, Dave, K1WHS, reported that he'd bought a 
military surplus aluminum box (item #138401) from www.colemans.com, 
and that he'd managed to satisfactorily shoehorn his K3 into the box.

Following Dave's lead, I ordered three (3) of the boxes, one for 
myself, and two for other locals who also had K3s.

I waited several weeks for delivery of the boxes, but to no avail.  I 
called Coleman's and found that someone had dropped the ball... 
having taken my order, but failed to process it any further.  The 
boxed went out that day and were received three days later.

Today I donned my surgical mask and latex gloves, picked up the 
electric carving knife, and had my way with the energy-absorbing foam 
in one of the boxes.  The 'surgery' went well, and much more swiftly 
than I'd have ever expected.  I now have a very nice, and certainly 
VERY STURDY, aluminum carrying box for my K3, with the K3 firmly, and 
safely cradled within it's loving arms.

If you're interested in seeing the final product, drop by my web site 
at www.n0ss.net and go to the K3-specific page.  There you'll find a 
small PDF giving all the gory details.

I think the purchase of the box is going to be very well worth the 
price AND the wait.

Thanks Dave for posting the availability of these boxes to the reflector.

73,

Tom Hammond   N0SS