[Elecraft] K3 Shipping Box

[Charles Johnson]

17" x 17" x 9”

73, Charles, K4ZRJ


> On Feb 19, 2017, at 7:28 PM, ac5p at sbcglobal.net wrote:
> 
> Would someone share the dimensions of assembled K3/s box as it comes from factory?    Am guessing it comes with surround Styrofoam?
> Mike  AC5P 
> 
>    On Sunday, February 19, 2017 2:40 PM, Doug Renwick <ve5ra at sasktel.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> I make my own shipping boxes. I describe my procedure below which in reality
> is much easier and faster than it reads. I have employed this to ship by
> post office quite a few radios and power supplies (i.e. Collins and Drake
> gear) and have not had any damage. I have found the Styrofoam used here to
> be very 'forgiving'.
> 
> You need to 'float' the item in a single shipping box. Select a box that is
> at least 2" wider on each side, top and bottom and 3-4" wider front and
> back. Get some solid Styrofoam insulation, preferably 2" thick; 1" thick
> will work. Make a template of the rig's front or back for size. Measure the
> inside of the box's front and back for height and width. With this
> measurement cut two pieces of the Styrofoam board using utility knife.
> Center the template from above on the Styrofoam board, mark and cut out the
> opening. Slide the two Styrofoam boards onto the rig, say 1", one front and
> one back. You may have to partially notch the board to accept the rigs feet.
> It should be a firm fit. Place the rig into the box. It should be a firm fit
> and the two Styrofoam board supports will 'float' the rig in the box.
> 
> The Styrofoam board support boards and rig need to be secured in place. Once
> the rig is floating in the box, it will become obvious where additional
> blocking needs to take place. Take other pieces of Styrofoam, cut to size to
> go between the rigs front (2) and back (2), glued to the box, and resting on
> the outside edges of the rig away from any knobs. This will prevent the rig
> from sliding forward or rearward. Now take other pieces of Styrofoam, cut to
> size and glue inside to the box sides (3 per side) to hold the Styrofoam
> board supporting the rig in place. You can add bubble wrap, crumbled paper,
> peanuts, foam to fill the openings, front, back, sides, top and bottom. I
> also try to place the rig inside a plastic bag to reduce any chances of
> scratching.
> 
> Doug/VA5DX
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W1GO
> (Joe)
> Sent: February-18-17 7:19 PM
> To: James Setzler
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping Box
> 
> James
> 
> I had to send my KPA500 (including transformer) back to Elecraft from NY.
> My KPA500 was a kit so, like you, I had to figure out the best packaging.
> The KPA500 is much heavier than the K3s, so if you package as has been
> recommended (i.e. 2 inches peanuts or bubble pack on all sides and no
> movement), you should be fine.  And, be sure to get the correct amount of
> insurance.  By the way, the packaging sent back from Elecraft had absolutely
> no peanuts or bubble wrap; it wasn't needed.  The two big foam end pieces
> held the KPA500 rock solid in the box;  There's no way I'm throwing that box
> and foam pieces away.
> 
> Good luck,
> 
> Joe
> W1GO
> 
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