[Elecraft] New Product Announcement

[Ron Manfredi]

I second Howie's comments on Rose's bag's quality and capability.  The 
LowePro is really a camera bag, and in fine Ham tradition we have 
adapted it, but Rose's was designed specifically for radio work.


Ron.  WA2EIO


On 5/13/2017 8:56 AM, Howard Hoyt wrote:
> 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.
>>>
>>
>
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