[Icom] Shipping Electronic Items

[Jim Cox]

Can we get back on Icom related Items??????

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Evans" <cosmos41@ix.netcom.com>
To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 7:31 PM
Subject: [Icom] Shipping Electronic Items


>
>
> Bill KB9IV wrote:
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I'm new to this reflector..............soon to have a 746Pro and retire
my
> > ol'551A.  I ship many items
> > (some heavy) and find if I use a very oversize box, wrap the item 3
times
> > with bubble wrap and
> > suspend it in packed peanuts.............never a problem.  Double boxing
> > does little except add
> > weight.  When possible I use FedEx Ground........their packages arrive
> > pristine and it's cheaper
> > than UPS.............just my two cents.
> > I hope my 746 Pro is a step-up from a TS 830S?
> >
> > Best 73,
> >
> > Bill KB9IV
>
> **************************
>
> Bill,
>
> I agree with you completely, except that I usually use 4 or 5 layers of
> the large bubble wrap and prepare the bottom of the single box as
> follows.  I put 3 to 4 inches of styrofoam peanuts (very firmly
> compacted) in the bottom and tape a thick cardboard "floor" over them to
> keep them from migrating around in the box during any "tumbling" that is
> likely to occur at the major Distribution Centers.
>
> The "bubble wrap cocoon" is then placed on the cardboard floor and 3 to
> 4 inches of peanuts (or more) are PACKED in on all sides and the top.
> Using this method, I've never had any in-transit damage to rigs I've
> shipped in the past 4 years, including some very heavy radios.  I've
> never experienced a single instance of the frequently-heard claim that
> the bubbles will begin popping and the item will end up with no
> protection on the bottom.  It *is* true that any sharp corners on the
> bottom of the radio should be "covered over" in whatever method works
> for you before you begin wrapping the radio in the bubble wrap.
>
> Doubtless, there will be detractors concerning this method.  I make no
> claim that it is the ONLY way...or even the BEST way to package
> electronic gear, but it HAS worked for me for over 4 years, primarily in
> the area of vingage, vacuum-tube gear.
>
> As for FedEx over UPS, I can only say a silent "Amen."  Again, if anyone
> out there prefers UPS, use them and be happy.  It's FedEx for me every
time!
>
> 73 es Long Life,
>
> Ron - KD5S (formerly K5MVR 1957-2002)
>
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