[R-390] FedX ground much better than UPS

[Jim M.]

I never ever use any of those third party "Pack and Post" places.  The
only way to ensure safe delivery is to pack it yourself.  Go to the
local TV store and find a good sturdy box a TV set or microwave came in,
or go to U-Haul and buy a couple of boxes.  Remove any knobs that could
be damaged.  Especially if a 75A4, remove the tuning knob.  Pack
separately.  Go to Walmart and buy a couple of $9 foam matress pads and
wrap the unit in them.  Put in box 1.  Then go to Home Depot and buy
some of that blue foam board (8 x 4 ft sheets).  Cut to fit and pack
these around box 1.  Then put all that in box 2, packed tightly.  There
are many variations on this depending on weight.  I have also cut the
foam board to fit around the radio, putting twolayers of foam board
around all sides (with holes for the knobs).  If you're not willing to
take 2-3 hours of time to pak it properly, it will most likely be
damaged.  It's usuallly not the shipper's fault.  Remember the Army can
pack equipment to survive anything.  They don't fuss if a couple of
grunts drops it.  It still survives.  And in case I forgot, don't EVER
use the third party pack and ship outlets.

Tubsc66@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
>        I must agree with Cecil here, FedEx Ground lost a R648 I had bought
> in August, which surprisingly showed up on my doorstep this week. The box
> looked as though it had been steamrolled, obviously it had been dropped
> (upside down) many many times as the top of the case was compressed
> alot... Packing job wasnt too great either which compounded the damage
> but I dont belive they handle packages with any more care than UPS...
> 
> 73's
> Chris    KC5IIE
> 
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