[Elecraft] Weighted Knobs in K3?

[K9ZTV]

While we're on the subject of protection for the K3, back in the fall of 2007, when we were asked to setup a display table for the newly released rigs (sn 008 & 021) for the Lebanon Hamfest and in a quandry as to how to transport them safely, the late Tom Hammond (N0SS) came across military surplus night-vision goggle cases that are just perfect for the K3.  I see they are still available for $25.  At least the site is still active.  I wouldn't drive an Abrams tank over them, but they'll survive darn near anything less. 

http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/military-issue-unique-items-odds-and-ends/military-aluminum-pressurized-case-night-vision-goggles-storage-case.html

73,  Kent  K9ZTV


> On Nov 15, 2016, at 6:07 AM, Dave Cole <dave at nk7z.net> wrote:
> 
> Be aware that if you ship the radio, you will want to remove the heavy knobs...
> 
> If the radio is man handled, the the moment of inertia, (for lack of a better term), can get quite high when the package is dropped, and break the encoder shaft.
> 
> Dave