[Elecraft] New Product Announcement

[Howard Hoyt]

Hi Chris,

The CS60 LowePro case I have seems well made, but having owned a Rose's 
bag for my KX3 for years, I can wholeheartedly recommend them!  One 
thing about the LowePro case, it is obvious studying the internal layout 
it was not designed for holding ham gear.  For instance, the lid of it 
begs to have stuff stored in the little pockets...but then they bang 
against the face of the KX2.  When you order a case from Rose, you get 
to customize it any way you want, and she has made so many cases her 
recommendations are spot on as well.  And, her workmanship is superb...I 
have dragged that poor KX3 and case over hill and dale for years now and 
it has not yet popped a stitch or torn anywhere..amazing quality.

Just my $0.02 worth...

Cheers & 73,

Howie - WA4PSC



On 5/13/2017 2:34 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote:
> 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.
>>
>