[R-390] Transit cases

[Ben Loper]

That's what I have done.  A local packer actually builds the cardboard box
and then foams it.  I had one made for a 30L-1 and I've used it
numerous times.  They charged $35  to make the box and foam it.

On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 12:22 PM, Jerry Boman <mdg11fbf at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have never used a transit case and considering shipping weights I would
> consider it impractical for most sellers and buyers due to added costs to
> ship. I have found the spray foam filled bag packing works best and if you
> are careful the equipment is more than well protected from all sides with
> about 6 inches of soft but firm packing all around. I have never sent or
> received a radio packed this way that ended up damaged. It's lightweight
> and
> they can toss a 390A like a football if they are strong enough and it will
> still be fine. 73's, Jerry
>
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