Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3/s KX3

[David Anderson via Elecraft]

I was lucky to get one of these messenger bags when they were available. 
Absolutely perfect for the KX3 with accessories. The thing it is almost 
identical apart from logo to the National Geographic messenger bag, but a 
quarter of the price as it doesn't have the branding.

https://www.7dayshop.com/products/7dayshop-canvas-photographers-messenger-shoulder-bag-removable-interior-and-rain-cover-included-DS-014

I recommended one to a ham in France and he was also delighted with it and was 
going to get another for his camera gear.


73 from David GM4JJJ

> On 18 May 2016, at 00:38, Phil Wheeler  wrote:
> 
> My KX3 travel case is a LowePro camera case I happened to have for a camera 
> system I sold, the Nova 170 AW. My current camera system fits in my second 
> Nova 170 AW :-)
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Nova-DSLR-Camera-Shoulder/dp/B0016J1EAY?ie=UTF8=lowepro%20nova%20170aw=1463527880_=sr_1_2=8-2
> 
> The KX3 fits in vertically and perfectly. It also holds antenna, paddle, a 
> small brick power supply, a 6 A-hr Li-ion battery I have etc.  I've not tried 
> to fit the PX3 in this case yet.
> 
> Well padded, has a water-proof cover, etc. Fits like it was made for the KX3.
> 
> 73, Phil W7OX
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3/s KX3

[Ray Sills]

> On May 17, 2016, at 7:38 PM, Phil Wheeler  wrote:
> 
> My KX3 travel case is a LowePro camera case I happened to have for a camera 
> system I sold, the Nova 170 AW. My current camera system fits in my second 
> Nova 170 AW :-)
> 

Ditto here… I’m using the LowePro Edit 140 bag, and it hold my KX3 (which has 
the SideKX side panels and Lexan cover), an outboard 12 Lithium battery, my MH3 
mic, Elecraft paddles, an AC power supply, earbuds, wire for antenna and 
counterpoise, and a Pamona BNC adapter.  In short, it’s a shack in a bag… a go 
bag, with everything needed to get on the air.

The case is nicely padded, and has nice pockets to hold the smaller items.  And 
there’s a nice padded divider, which I use to house the paddle.  

73 de Ray
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Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3/s KX3

[Rick Robinson]

I second the MCM cases. And as a side note on MCM for rolling your own,they
sell the soft pluck foam that I had been looking for years for. It is sized
for their cases but they give you the deminsions which make it easy to get
what you need. And it is very reasonably priced.

On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, Doug Ellmore  wrote:

> Check out travel cases at:
>
> http://www.mcmelectronics.com/content/en-US/landing_pages/weatherproof-cases
>
> I've been using them with my KX3 and K3 and other gear.
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3/s KX3

[Phil Wheeler]

My KX3 travel case is a LowePro camera case I 
happened to have for a camera system I sold, the 
Nova 170 AW. My current camera system fits in my 
second Nova 170 AW :-)


http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Nova-DSLR-Camera-Shoulder/dp/B0016J1EAY?ie=UTF8=lowepro%20nova%20170aw=1463527880_=sr_1_2=8-2

The KX3 fits in vertically and perfectly. It also 
holds antenna, paddle, a small brick power supply, 
a 6 A-hr Li-ion battery I have etc.  I've not 
tried to fit the PX3 in this case yet.


Well padded, has a water-proof cover, etc. Fits 
like it was made for the KX3.


73, Phil W7OX

On 5/17/16 4:25 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
As I promised, I would load the soft KX3 case 
from Rose into my soft-sided roller bag and fly 
it across the country an report what happened.


What happened is the left lever on the KXPD3 
iambic key was broken resulting in ERR KEY on 
the radio. Backing out the adjustment screw 
restored the key to operational status, but I 
still need to find time to install a replacement 
part. I did not have a problem when I packed the 
KX3, PX3, SignaLink etc. etc all into a Pelican 
case.


Solutions:

(1) Use a Pelican case, but it adds considerably 
to the weight.


(2) Remove the key for transport. (The solution 
I'm using now.)


(3) Some kind of hard cup to protect the key. 
(3D printing anyone?)


73 Bill AE6JV


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Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3/s KX3

[Bill Frantz]

As I promised, I would load the soft KX3 case from Rose into my 
soft-sided roller bag and fly it across the country an report 
what happened.


What happened is the left lever on the KXPD3 iambic key was 
broken resulting in ERR KEY on the radio. Backing out the 
adjustment screw restored the key to operational status, but I 
still need to find time to install a replacement part. I did not 
have a problem when I packed the KX3, PX3, SignaLink etc. etc 
all into a Pelican case.


Solutions:

(1) Use a Pelican case, but it adds considerably to the weight.

(2) Remove the key for transport. (The solution I'm using now.)

(3) Some kind of hard cup to protect the key. (3D printing anyone?)

73 Bill AE6JV

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Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3/s KX3

[Doug Ellmore]

Check out travel cases at:
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/content/en-US/landing_pages/weatherproof-cases

I've been using them with my KX3 and K3 and other gear.


Doug NA1DX
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Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3

[Pete Gladysz via Elecraft]

I utilize a Pelican 1510 which is considered a FAA Roller.  It's interior
dimensions are 19.75x11x7.6".
I designed a foam package utilizing high density polyethylene which provides
protection for all the knobs and the fans. The Package carries a K3, MFJ
4125 Power Supply, Heil ProSet Headset, footswitch, bag for misc. wiring and
connectors and the K3 Manual. Total weight is 30 Pounds which is critical
for small airlines.  Picture attached

Pete K8PGJ

 



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Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3

[David Christ]

What issues with TSA caused you to start shipping via FedEx?  I experienced no 
problems the last time I came and was planning to bring something again when we 
come up to take care of our grandson.

Isn’t FedEx rather pricy to and from Alaska?

David K0LUM


> On May 16, 2016, at 4:34 AM, Edward R Cole  wrote:
> 
>  I used to be able to carry-on airlines but stopped due to TSA screening.  
> Now I pre-ship with FedEx to my destination hotel.



David K0LUM

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Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3

[Edward R Cole]

I like the Pelican cases.  We used them extensively for portable HT 
Field kits at my former work (we had about 14 of them).  They are 
rated waterproof to extreme depth (Navy Seals use them for 
equipment).  The new cases come with perforated foam inserts which 
you can remove to make a custom fit space for equipment.  Extremely 
durable from dropping or being run over.  But they are expensive so 
shop around on line as often one can get up to 50% off MFRP.


I have two.  One encloses my 10-GHz portable station which includes 
my KX3-2M.  I used to be able to carry-on airlines but stopped due to 
TSA screening.  Now I pre-ship with FedEx to my destination hotel.


The other one fit a FT-726 VHF satellite radio and could easily 
accommodate a K3.  I do not travel with my K3 so it does not see much use.


73, Ed - KL7UW
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Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3

[KD6QZX]

Look at my new end plates to help protect your k3
www.gemsproducts.com 

On Saturday, May 14, 2016 7:41 PM, Elecraft mailing list [via Elecraft] 
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  What cases for traveling with the K3 has been good?  Plano, Pelican???  I've 
started searching and found options, but maybe there is a vendor on here?

Frank KG6N
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Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3

[AB2E Darrell]

I also have padded bag by Rose. It's really plush and has a laptop pocket (so 
you can carry it on the plane as your laptop and take another carry on bag as 
well).

Going to TI5 in Nov and will have that bag with the k3/laptop combo.

73 Darrell AB2E



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From: j...@kk9a.com
Date: 05/15/2016 11:45 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3

I have bag made by Rose N7HKW which is very nice. Also a Pelican Storm
IM2400 should work.

John KK9A


From: frank wiebusch
Sat May 14 22:39:30 EDT 2016

What cases for traveling with the K3 has been good?  Plano, Pelican???  I've
started searching and found options, but maybe there is a vendor on here?

Frank KG6N

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Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3

[Ramon Tristani]

Rose’s travel cases are the best.


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> On May 15, 2016, at 11:45 AM,   wrote:
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> I have bag made by Rose N7HKW which is very nice. Also a Pelican Storm
> IM2400 should work.
> 
> John KK9A
> 
> 
> From: frank wiebusch 
> Sat May 14 22:39:30 EDT 2016
> 
> What cases for traveling with the K3 has been good?  Plano, Pelican???  I've
> started searching and found options, but maybe there is a vendor on here?
> 
> Frank KG6N
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[Elecraft] Travel Case for K3

[john]

I have bag made by Rose N7HKW which is very nice. Also a Pelican Storm
IM2400 should work.

John KK9A


From: frank wiebusch 
Sat May 14 22:39:30 EDT 2016

What cases for traveling with the K3 has been good?  Plano, Pelican???  I've
started searching and found options, but maybe there is a vendor on here?

Frank KG6N

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[Elecraft] Travel Case for K3

[frank wiebusch via Elecraft]

What cases for traveling with the K3 has been good?  Plano, Pelican???  I've 
started searching and found options, but maybe there is a vendor on here?

Frank KG6N
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