[Elecraft] Rose's KX3 dust covers

[Dale Putnam]

How about... "Elecommunicationist"


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Dale - WC7S in Wy

> From: k9yeq at live.com
> To: don at w3fpr.com; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:50:59 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Rose's KX3 dust covers
> 
> Me too.  I am thinking "Elegeek"
> 
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:01 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Rose's KX3 dust covers
> 
> I saw one KX3 dust cover when I visited with Wayne Dec 16.  I can say that
> it fits the KX3 nicely and really looks good.
> I usually keep my equipment open and "ready for use", but I think I will
> have to have one of Rose's covers for my KX3.  I am beginning to wonder
> whether I want any special "words" on it.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 12/28/2011 2:43 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> > I have Rose's prototype KX3 dust covers, and trust me, they look great 
> > and fit perfectly.
> >
> > The KX3, with its top-facing controls, benefits even more from a dust 
> > cover than radios with front-facing knobs.
> >
> > 73,
> > Wayne
> > N6KR
> >
> > On Dec 28, 2011, at 11:33 AM, Rose wrote:
> >
> >> My thanks to all who have shown an interest in my
> >> KX3 dust cover.  There's a prototype on the way to Wayne for his 
> >> final evaluation.  He's been most helpful in fitting several 
> >> prototypes to his KX3 and providing feedback, as I don't have one to 
> >> use as a mannequin.
> >>
> >> I'll have photos available and one posted on my URL
> >> http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 in a few days.  All the fabric and thread 
> >> colors shown on the URL will of apply to the KX3 cover.  There may be 
> >> a limitation to the size and amount of embroidery due to the size of 
> >> the cover.
> >>
> >> I will offer the cover without the cutout for the paddle assembly for 
> >> those who don't plan to use it.  I don't envision being able to 
> >> include the paddles as part of the cover, BTW.
> >>
> >> Making the covers is "picky" work because of the small size and it 
> >> takes me longer to make a KX3 cover than one for a K2 or K3. There is 
> >> a small "pillow" needed on the inside of the top to raise the top up 
> >> to the level of the knobs. The pilow and the inside of the top is 
> >> lined with flannel to protect the display and front panel from 
> >> abrasion by the fabric.  I make the front of the P3 covers the same 
> >> way.
> >>
> >> The cost will be $38, PPD via First Class Mail.  As is the case with 
> >> the rest of my covers, you'll need to add $5 for non-US mailing.
> >>
> >> 73!
> >>
> >> Rose - N7HKW
> >> ElecraftCovers at gmail.com
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