Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Case for KX3

2014-08-19 Thread Gerald Wilson
I use a Maxpedition 5" x 12" bottle holder for my KX3 and accessories. I
use a 4" x 10" pouch for a123 systems battery and power accessories.

http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/jnu5/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140804_170626_zpsmuw0a3wl.jpg.html


On 08/19/2014 08:03 AM, Gerry leary wrote:
> Check out Roses custom cases. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone this time 
> 
>> On Aug 18, 2014, at 7:21 PM, Dennis Griffin  wrote:
>>
>> LowePro does have a very good bag finder guide on their website, and the 
>> BestBuy in my area carries quite a few of their bags, if you don't have a 
>> larger camera shop in your area. I have used many of their products for a 
>> few decades and it's all holding up well. REI also has some of their bags, 
>> as well as some photog type bags from MountainSmith.
>>
>> Seeing a few comments about them, I ordered a StrobeStuff bag from 
>> ThinkTank, but returned it. I felt it is far bulkier than need be and 
>> doesn't offer protection for much beyond light bumps or scrapes, and I found 
>> it clumsy to get a KX3 into it, even w/o heatsink, SideKX's or Lexan cover, 
>> because of the center opening zipper. Might have been easier with a Lexan 
>> cover installed, preventing it from trying to hang up on the zipper. A snug 
>> fitting Polarfleece type stuff bag or something like a thick sock would 
>> offer about as much protection with minimal additional bulk, if one were 
>> going to carry it packed away in a backpack, for example. For carrying just 
>> the KX3 and a few accessories, on a bicycle, motorcycle or in the trunk of a 
>> vehicle, something like the Pelican 1200 or a well padded photog type case 
>> or pack is probably the best insurance. I've taken expensive camera & radio 
>> gear off road on the back of a dual sport motorcycle in Pelican 1200, 1300 & 
>> 1400 cases with no co
 n
>  ce
>> rns about the welfare of the contents.
>>
>> 73 de Dennis KD7CAC
>> Scottsdale, AZ
>>
>>> On Aug 18, 2014, at 5:27 PM, k...@qsl.net [KX3]  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Sorry, Jim, but there's no model number anywhere on or in the bag.  I've 
>>> owned this bag for many years, so it's likely been discontinued.  I used it 
>>> to transport an Icom 703 for a long time before I got the KX3.  I just 
>>> reconfigured the dividers as required. 
>>>
>>>
>>> My suggestion is to visit a large camera store (the kind of place where 
>>> professional photographers shop) and see what they have to offer.  That's 
>>> how I found my bag.  Maybe look at the web sites of some of the big 
>>> national camera stores, like B & H Photo & Video, Ritz Camera (where I buy 
>>> a lot of my photo gear), and so on.  Your bag is out there...
>>>
>>>
>>> 73/72,
>>>
>>> Dean K5DH
>>>
>>>
>>> __._,_.___
>>> Posted by: k...@qsl.net
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Case for KX3

2014-08-19 Thread Dennis Griffin
Hi Gerry,

OK, thanks for clarifying that. It was awhile ago when I was on the site that 
offered her product, and all I recalled was the dust cover type.

73 de Dennis KD7CAC
Scottsdale, AZ

On Aug 19, 2014, at 9:49 AM, Gerry leary  wrote:

> She also makes cases that are similar to a camera case. They are very well 
> padded and nice soft cloth. They will not protect against heavy abrasive 
> smashes or anything like that. But they are very nicely made they carried the 
> KX3MicroMan and all of its other accessories including my iPad.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone this time
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Case for KX3

2014-08-19 Thread Dennis Griffin
Thanks Gerry, but I'm not the one looking for a case. I was offering 
suggestions for an OM named Jim, who I believe is looking for a transportable 
protective case for his KX3 & accessories. Aren't Rose's "cases" essentially 
just a dust cover, bearing an embroidered call sign or such if desired, for 
stationary units in a shack?

73 de Dennis KD7CAC
Scottsdale, AZ

On Aug 19, 2014, at 5:03 AM, Gerry leary  wrote:

> Check out Roses custom cases. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone this time 
> 
>> On Aug 18, 2014, at 7:21 PM, Dennis Griffin  wrote:
>> 
>> LowePro does have a very good bag finder guide on their website, and the 
>> BestBuy in my area carries quite a few of their bags, if you don't have a 
>> larger camera shop in your area. I have used many of their products for a 
>> few decades and it's all holding up well. REI also has some of their bags, 
>> as well as some photog type bags from MountainSmith.
>> 
>> Seeing a few comments about them, I ordered a StrobeStuff bag from 
>> ThinkTank, but returned it. I felt it is far bulkier than need be and 
>> doesn't offer protection for much beyond light bumps or scrapes, and I found 
>> it clumsy to get a KX3 into it, even w/o heatsink, SideKX's or Lexan cover, 
>> because of the center opening zipper. Might have been easier with a Lexan 
>> cover installed, preventing it from trying to hang up on the zipper. A snug 
>> fitting Polarfleece type stuff bag or something like a thick sock would 
>> offer about as much protection with minimal additional bulk, if one were 
>> going to carry it packed away in a backpack, for example. For carrying just 
>> the KX3 and a few accessories, on a bicycle, motorcycle or in the trunk of a 
>> vehicle, something like the Pelican 1200 or a well padded photog type case 
>> or pack is probably the best insurance. I've taken expensive camera & radio 
>> gear off road on the back of a dual sport motorcycle in Pelican 1200, 1300 & 
>> 1400 cases with no co
 nce
>> rns about the welfare of the contents.
>> 
>> 73 de Dennis KD7CAC
>> Scottsdale, AZ
>> 
>>> On Aug 18, 2014, at 5:27 PM, k...@qsl.net [KX3]  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sorry, Jim, but there's no model number anywhere on or in the bag.  I've 
>>> owned this bag for many years, so it's likely been discontinued.  I used it 
>>> to transport an Icom 703 for a long time before I got the KX3.  I just 
>>> reconfigured the dividers as required.
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Case for KX3

2014-08-19 Thread Gerry leary
Check out Roses custom cases. 

Sent from my iPhone this time 

> On Aug 18, 2014, at 7:21 PM, Dennis Griffin  wrote:
> 
> LowePro does have a very good bag finder guide on their website, and the 
> BestBuy in my area carries quite a few of their bags, if you don't have a 
> larger camera shop in your area. I have used many of their products for a few 
> decades and it's all holding up well. REI also has some of their bags, as 
> well as some photog type bags from MountainSmith.
> 
> Seeing a few comments about them, I ordered a StrobeStuff bag from ThinkTank, 
> but returned it. I felt it is far bulkier than need be and doesn't offer 
> protection for much beyond light bumps or scrapes, and I found it clumsy to 
> get a KX3 into it, even w/o heatsink, SideKX's or Lexan cover, because of the 
> center opening zipper. Might have been easier with a Lexan cover installed, 
> preventing it from trying to hang up on the zipper. A snug fitting 
> Polarfleece type stuff bag or something like a thick sock would offer about 
> as much protection with minimal additional bulk, if one were going to carry 
> it packed away in a backpack, for example. For carrying just the KX3 and a 
> few accessories, on a bicycle, motorcycle or in the trunk of a vehicle, 
> something like the Pelican 1200 or a well padded photog type case or pack is 
> probably the best insurance. I've taken expensive camera & radio gear off 
> road on the back of a dual sport motorcycle in Pelican 1200, 1300 & 1400 
> cases with no con
 ce
> rns about the welfare of the contents.
> 
> 73 de Dennis KD7CAC
> Scottsdale, AZ
> 
>> On Aug 18, 2014, at 5:27 PM, k...@qsl.net [KX3]  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Sorry, Jim, but there's no model number anywhere on or in the bag.  I've 
>> owned this bag for many years, so it's likely been discontinued.  I used it 
>> to transport an Icom 703 for a long time before I got the KX3.  I just 
>> reconfigured the dividers as required. 
>> 
>> 
>> My suggestion is to visit a large camera store (the kind of place where 
>> professional photographers shop) and see what they have to offer.  That's 
>> how I found my bag.  Maybe look at the web sites of some of the big national 
>> camera stores, like B & H Photo & Video, Ritz Camera (where I buy a lot of 
>> my photo gear), and so on.  Your bag is out there...
>> 
>> 
>> 73/72,
>> 
>> Dean K5DH
>> 
>> 
>> __._,_.___
>> Posted by: k...@qsl.net
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Case for KX3

2014-08-19 Thread David Anderson
For those in the UK, I use this bag which takes the KX3 with the extra heatsink 
and side handles fitted etc, plenty of room for all the other gubbins you need, 
extra batteries, key, mic, wire antenna, head set. I think I bought mine it was 
in a sale and was even less expensive too.
It has a waterproof cover too, though I have never used it.

http://www.7dayshop.com/products/7dayshop-canvas-photo-messenger-shoulder-bag-DS-014

Being into photography as well as amateur radio, I have a collection of very 
expensive camera bags as I try to find the ideal one for various cameras and 
lenses, but I must say I think the 7dayshop one is as well thought out and 
protective as those much more expensive bags. 

73

David Anderson GM4JJJ 

> On 19 Aug 2014, at 02:51, Phil Wheeler  wrote:
> 
> I use a LowePro Nova 170 AW. Holds the KX3, batteries, etc.  Has a waterproof 
> cover.
> 
> Phil W7OX
> 
>> On 8/18/14, 6:21 PM, Dennis Griffin wrote:
>> LowePro does have a very good bag finder guide on their website, and the 
>> BestBuy in my area carries quite a few of their bags, if you don't have a 
>> larger camera shop in your area. I have used many of their products for a 
>> few decades and it's all holding up well. REI also has some of their bags, 
>> as well as some photog type bags from MountainSmith.
>> 
>> Seeing a few comments about them, I ordered a StrobeStuff bag from 
>> ThinkTank, but returned it. I felt it is far bulkier than need be and 
>> doesn't offer protection for much beyond light bumps or scrapes, and I found 
>> it clumsy to get a KX3 into it, even w/o heatsink, SideKX's or Lexan cover, 
>> because of the center opening zipper. Might have been easier with a Lexan 
>> cover installed, preventing it from trying to hang up on the zipper. A snug 
>> fitting Polarfleece type stuff bag or something like a thick sock would 
>> offer about as much protection with minimal additional bulk, if one were 
>> going to carry it packed away in a backpack, for example. For carrying just 
>> the KX3 and a few accessories, on a bicycle, motorcycle or in the trunk of a 
>> vehicle, something like the Pelican 1200 or a well padded photog type case 
>> or pack is probably the best insurance. I've taken expensive camera & radio 
>> gear off road on the back of a dual sport motorcycle in Pelican 1200, 1300 & 
>> 1400 cases with no co
 n
> ce
>>  rns about the welfare of the contents.
>> 
>> 73 de Dennis KD7CAC
>> Scottsdale, AZ
>> 
>>> On Aug 18, 2014, at 5:27 PM, k...@qsl.net [KX3]  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Sorry, Jim, but there's no model number anywhere on or in the bag.  I've 
>>> owned this bag for many years, so it's likely been discontinued.  I used it 
>>> to transport an Icom 703 for a long time before I got the KX3.  I just 
>>> reconfigured the dividers as required.
>>> 
>>>  My suggestion is to visit a large camera store (the kind of place where 
>>> professional photographers shop) and see what they have to offer.  That's 
>>> how I found my bag.  Maybe look at the web sites of some of the big 
>>> national camera stores, like B & H Photo & Video, Ritz Camera (where I buy 
>>> a lot of my photo gear), and so on.  Your bag is out there...
>>> 
>>>  73/72,
>>> 
>>> Dean K5DH
>>> 
>>> 
>>> __._,_.___
>>> Posted by: k...@qsl.net
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Case for KX3

2014-08-18 Thread Phil Wheeler

Photos section?  Where?

Phil W7OX

On 8/18/14, 9:06 PM, KD6QZX wrote:

Please look over the photos section, I have compiled a large array of carry 
options there.
  
Scott AK6Q



On Monday, August 18, 2014 6:22 PM, Dennis Griffin-2 [via Elecraft] 
 wrote:
   



LowePro does have a very good bag finder guide on their website, and the 
BestBuy in my area carries quite a few of their bags, if you don't have a 
larger camera shop in your area. I have used many of their products for a few 
decades and it's all holding up well. REI also has some of their bags, as well 
as some photog type bags from MountainSmith.

Seeing a few comments about them, I ordered a StrobeStuff bag from ThinkTank, but 
returned it. I felt it is far bulkier than need be and doesn't offer protection for 
much beyond light bumps or scrapes, and I found it clumsy to get a KX3 into it, even 
w/o heatsink, SideKX's or Lexan cover, because of the center opening zipper. Might have 
been easier with a Lexan cover installed, preventing it from trying to hang up on the 
zipper. A snug fitting Polarfleece type stuff bag or something like a thick sock would 
offer about as much protection with minimal additional bulk, if one were going to carry 
it packed away in a backpack, for example. For carrying just the KX3 and a few 
accessories, on a bicycle, motorcycle or in the trunk of a vehicle, something like the 
Pelican 1200 or a well padded photog type case or pack is probably the best insurance. 
I've taken expensive camera & radio gear off road on the back of a dual sport 
motorcycle in Pelican 1200, 1300 &
  1400 cases with no conce
  rns about the welfare of the contents.

73 de Dennis KD7CAC
Scottsdale, AZ

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Case for KX3

2014-08-18 Thread KD6QZX
Please look over the photos section, I have compiled a large array of carry 
options there.
 
Scott AK6Q  


On Monday, August 18, 2014 6:22 PM, Dennis Griffin-2 [via Elecraft] 
 wrote:
  


LowePro does have a very good bag finder guide on their website, and the 
BestBuy in my area carries quite a few of their bags, if you don't have a 
larger camera shop in your area. I have used many of their products for a few 
decades and it's all holding up well. REI also has some of their bags, as well 
as some photog type bags from MountainSmith. 

Seeing a few comments about them, I ordered a StrobeStuff bag from ThinkTank, 
but returned it. I felt it is far bulkier than need be and doesn't offer 
protection for much beyond light bumps or scrapes, and I found it clumsy to get 
a KX3 into it, even w/o heatsink, SideKX's or Lexan cover, because of the 
center opening zipper. Might have been easier with a Lexan cover installed, 
preventing it from trying to hang up on the zipper. A snug fitting Polarfleece 
type stuff bag or something like a thick sock would offer about as much 
protection with minimal additional bulk, if one were going to carry it packed 
away in a backpack, for example. For carrying just the KX3 and a few 
accessories, on a bicycle, motorcycle or in the trunk of a vehicle, something 
like the Pelican 1200 or a well padded photog type case or pack is probably the 
best insurance. I've taken expensive camera & radio gear off road on the back 
of a dual sport motorcycle in Pelican 1200, 1300 &
 1400 cases with no conce 
 rns about the welfare of the contents. 

73 de Dennis KD7CAC 
Scottsdale, AZ 

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Case for KX3

2014-08-18 Thread Phil Wheeler
My KX3 has the Sidekicks, Fred's heatsink, etc. 
Plenty of room, but not too much. A very good fit.


Phil W7OX

On 8/18/14, 6:51 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
I use a LowePro Nova 170 AW. Holds the KX3, 
batteries, etc.  Has a waterproof cover.


Phil W7OX

On 8/18/14, 6:21 PM, Dennis Griffin wrote:
LowePro does have a very good bag finder guide 
on their website, and the BestBuy in my area 
carries quite a few of their bags, if you don't 
have a larger camera shop in your area. I have 
used many of their products for a few decades 
and it's all holding up well. REI also has some 
of their bags, as well as some photog type bags 
from MountainSmith.


Seeing a few comments about them, I ordered a 
StrobeStuff bag from ThinkTank, but returned 
it. I felt it is far bulkier than need be and 
doesn't offer protection for much beyond light 
bumps or scrapes, and I found it clumsy to get 
a KX3 into it, even w/o heatsink, SideKX's or 
Lexan cover, because of the center opening 
zipper. Might have been easier with a Lexan 
cover installed, preventing it from trying to 
hang up on the zipper. A snug fitting 
Polarfleece type stuff bag or something like a 
thick sock would offer about as much protection 
with minimal additional bulk, if one were going 
to carry it packed away in a backpack, for 
example. For carrying just the KX3 and a few 
accessories, on a bicycle, motorcycle or in the 
trunk of a vehicle, something like the Pelican 
1200 or a well padded photog type case or pack 
is probably the best insurance. I've taken 
expensive camera & radio gear off road on the 
back of a dual sport motorcycle in Pelican 
1200, 1300 & 1400 cases with no con

ce

  rns about the welfare of the contents.

73 de Dennis KD7CAC
Scottsdale, AZ

On Aug 18, 2014, at 5:27 PM, k...@qsl.net [KX3] 
 wrote:


Sorry, Jim, but there's no model number 
anywhere on or in the bag.  I've owned this 
bag for many years, so it's likely been 
discontinued.  I used it to transport an Icom 
703 for a long time before I got the KX3.  I 
just reconfigured the dividers as required.


  My suggestion is to visit a large camera 
store (the kind of place where professional 
photographers shop) and see what they have to 
offer.  That's how I found my bag.  Maybe look 
at the web sites of some of the big national 
camera stores, like B & H Photo & Video, Ritz 
Camera (where I buy a lot of my photo gear), 
and so on.  Your bag is out there...


  73/72,

Dean K5DH


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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Case for KX3

2014-08-18 Thread Phil Wheeler
I use a LowePro Nova 170 AW. Holds the KX3, 
batteries, etc.  Has a waterproof cover.


Phil W7OX

On 8/18/14, 6:21 PM, Dennis Griffin wrote:

LowePro does have a very good bag finder guide on their website, and the 
BestBuy in my area carries quite a few of their bags, if you don't have a 
larger camera shop in your area. I have used many of their products for a few 
decades and it's all holding up well. REI also has some of their bags, as well 
as some photog type bags from MountainSmith.

Seeing a few comments about them, I ordered a StrobeStuff bag from ThinkTank, but 
returned it. I felt it is far bulkier than need be and doesn't offer protection for 
much beyond light bumps or scrapes, and I found it clumsy to get a KX3 into it, even 
w/o heatsink, SideKX's or Lexan cover, because of the center opening zipper. Might have 
been easier with a Lexan cover installed, preventing it from trying to hang up on the 
zipper. A snug fitting Polarfleece type stuff bag or something like a thick sock would 
offer about as much protection with minimal additional bulk, if one were going to carry 
it packed away in a backpack, for example. For carrying just the KX3 and a few 
accessories, on a bicycle, motorcycle or in the trunk of a vehicle, something like the 
Pelican 1200 or a well padded photog type case or pack is probably the best insurance. 
I've taken expensive camera & radio gear off road on the back of a dual sport 
motorcycle in Pelican 1200, 1300 & 1400 cases with no con

ce

  rns about the welfare of the contents.

73 de Dennis KD7CAC
Scottsdale, AZ

On Aug 18, 2014, at 5:27 PM, k...@qsl.net [KX3]  wrote:


Sorry, Jim, but there's no model number anywhere on or in the bag.  I've owned 
this bag for many years, so it's likely been discontinued.  I used it to 
transport an Icom 703 for a long time before I got the KX3.  I just 
reconfigured the dividers as required.

  
My suggestion is to visit a large camera store (the kind of place where professional photographers shop) and see what they have to offer.  That's how I found my bag.  Maybe look at the web sites of some of the big national camera stores, like B & H Photo & Video, Ritz Camera (where I buy a lot of my photo gear), and so on.  Your bag is out there...


  
73/72,


Dean K5DH


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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Case for KX3

2014-08-18 Thread Dennis Griffin
LowePro does have a very good bag finder guide on their website, and the 
BestBuy in my area carries quite a few of their bags, if you don't have a 
larger camera shop in your area. I have used many of their products for a few 
decades and it's all holding up well. REI also has some of their bags, as well 
as some photog type bags from MountainSmith.

Seeing a few comments about them, I ordered a StrobeStuff bag from ThinkTank, 
but returned it. I felt it is far bulkier than need be and doesn't offer 
protection for much beyond light bumps or scrapes, and I found it clumsy to get 
a KX3 into it, even w/o heatsink, SideKX's or Lexan cover, because of the 
center opening zipper. Might have been easier with a Lexan cover installed, 
preventing it from trying to hang up on the zipper. A snug fitting Polarfleece 
type stuff bag or something like a thick sock would offer about as much 
protection with minimal additional bulk, if one were going to carry it packed 
away in a backpack, for example. For carrying just the KX3 and a few 
accessories, on a bicycle, motorcycle or in the trunk of a vehicle, something 
like the Pelican 1200 or a well padded photog type case or pack is probably the 
best insurance. I've taken expensive camera & radio gear off road on the back 
of a dual sport motorcycle in Pelican 1200, 1300 & 1400 cases with no conce
 rns about the welfare of the contents.

73 de Dennis KD7CAC
Scottsdale, AZ

On Aug 18, 2014, at 5:27 PM, k...@qsl.net [KX3]  wrote:

> 
> Sorry, Jim, but there's no model number anywhere on or in the bag.  I've 
> owned this bag for many years, so it's likely been discontinued.  I used it 
> to transport an Icom 703 for a long time before I got the KX3.  I just 
> reconfigured the dividers as required. 
> 
>  
> My suggestion is to visit a large camera store (the kind of place where 
> professional photographers shop) and see what they have to offer.  That's how 
> I found my bag.  Maybe look at the web sites of some of the big national 
> camera stores, like B & H Photo & Video, Ritz Camera (where I buy a lot of my 
> photo gear), and so on.  Your bag is out there...
> 
>  
> 73/72,
> 
> Dean K5DH
> 
> 
> __._,_.___
> Posted by: k...@qsl.net
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