[Elecraft] OT: Carrying case "Market Research" (:-)

[Jim Lowman]

For those who are interested, I have one of the early models that Rose 
made custom for me.

While the XYL and I were at the International DX Convention in Visalia 
earlier this year, someone borrowed one of her KX3 cases and took it to 
the Elecraft booth.
It was a snug fit, and the KXPA100 missed fitting in by about 1" in height.
Rose was amenable to the modification, at no extra charge no less, and 
also agreed to a larger back pocket so that Fred Cady's KX3 manual could 
be carried as well.

I'm very happy with the way my case turned out.  There's also plenty of 
room for accessories (I have both side pockets) like headphones, paddle 
and antenna.

As far as the market research question, I doubt that I will actually 
take the KXPA100 portable, but I wanted that option if things changed 
down the road.
Our local Field Day is 100% QRP and mostly Elecraft (K2s, one K3 and a 
KX3 last year - more next year, including mine) so the KXPA100 won't be 
needed for that event.

73 de Jim - AD6CW