[Elecraft] Elecraft Carrying Cases

[KC2UEE]

Just as a thought, but has anyone tried using a Pelican hard case?  I have a
Pelican for my camera gear, and the quality is top-notch.

73,
James KC2UEE

On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 1:56 PM, David Robertson <darjar at comcast.net> wrote:

> I have a K3 carrying case from Ken and his XYL and I love it.
>
> One thing I did notice is it is soft throughout the case. I had my wife
> make a "stiffener" from plastic canvas used for knitting. this is available
> at craft stores. My wife cut the plastic canvas material the same size as
> the bottom of the carrying case and covered it with duck cloth which is
> soft.
>
> With this stiffener on the bottom of the carrying case it provides a stable
> platform for the feet on the side of the k3 to set on and makes the sides
> stable to protect the K3 during transport.
>
> Placing the K3 in the carrying case with the front panel facing up exposes
> all the coax/BNC connectors to damage when the case is set down on it's
> bottom.
> With the stiffener installed in the case I feel the K3 is much safer with
> the K3's side feet down.Message:
> 73
> Dave KD1NA
>
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