[Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

[kevino z]

I think the Pelican 1200 is a better fit for the KX2 or KX3, since it gives room for the Mic and the paddle (and heatsink if you have one).
-Kevin (KK4YEL) 

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> On Jun 10, 2017, at 19:42, nate t <n8bsd0 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I have a "B&W Outdoor cases type 1000" pelican style case that ($30 on amazon) I'm working on building into something like this: http://swling.com/blog/2015/11/scotts-elecraft-kx3-go-box/
> 
> I would trust it in the rain, but not out on a river. Plastic seems a bit cheaper than Pelican brand...lacks what I'm assuming is fiberglass reinforcement that the Pelicans have.
> 
> Quick google search shows the Pelican 1120 has a good fit for the KX2 by itself - http://radiopreppers.com/images/KX2_1120.jpg 
> 
> Amazon has the Pelican 1120 for $25 bucks, with the optional bright colors (yellow,orange,etc) which would be useful if it falls in the drink. Pretty cheap price of peace of mind IMO.
> 
> 73 N8BSD
> 
>> On Jun 10, 2017, at 2:05 PM, Stephen Peterson <scpki7l at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> For a rafting trip down Cataract Canyon of the Colorado I was looking for a
>> water resistant case for the KX2.  Walmart came through with an "Outdoor
>> Products,  Watertight Case-Small, model 185OP".  The case is an almost
>> perfect fit for the KX2 with just enough room for the paddles, earbuds, and
>> power cable.  Under $6.
>> 
>> Steve, Ki7L
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