[Elecraft] New Product Announcement

[Chris Tate - N6WM]

Howie,

thanks as always for your prompt response, and yes much of what you say makes sense.

For me, the KX2's small size is its true market value.  It's a rig that can be taken everywhere and anywhere, and is easily explained in most odd customs situations particularly in carry on scenarios.  Its portability is key.

I imagine with the right case there is not an issue.... I of course purchased the smallest of cases and have managed to cram the radio, along with reasonable antennas for 20m up into the case along with the rig.

Its really the antennas and not the radio that are the problem at this point.  Perhaps I will research better cases, and perhaps so discussions with Rose are in order as well (thanks for your email as well Rose).  Just trying to keep everything as compact as possible.

Truly a wonderful group of supporters out here!!

Chris
N6WM

-----Original Message-----
From: Howard Hoyt [mailto:hhoyt at mebtel.net] 
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 2:57 PM
To: Chris Tate - N6WM <ctate at ewnetinc.com>; Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>; KX3 at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement

Hi Chris,

I bought the LowePro CS60 bag from Elecraft, and with the Kx22 and GEMS handle and cover on it, the KX2 fits fine in the bag.  It is true that the handles and cover stick up 1/2" farther than the knobs, but as you point out, with the cover the knobs and display are protected, and the
CS60 bag still zips shut without any fuss. It is just my personal preference, but given the LowePro bag is soft-sided and offers little impact protection, I strongly prefer to have the GEMS cover in place when traveling with the $800 KX2, it is inexpensive protection for sure!

All this being said, if we get enough requests for a heatsink without the handles I am sure we can do it.

Cheers & 73,

Howie - WA4PSC
www.proaudioeng.com


On 5/12/2017 5:24 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote:
> Howie are you guys gonna make one without the protective handles?  Just wonderin.. its gonna be hard to stuff it into the stock bag,  heatsink may fit but definitely not the handles.  I am sure they are great for added knob protection just unfortunately at the expense of the travel footprint.  not a gripe.. just a friendly observation.
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