Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
None of those locations look to be great golf destinations HI! Imaging the surprise of the enterprising airport person takes it and finds a bunch of ham gear instead of spendy golf clubs! An idea definitely worth looking into. On 3/23/2011 8:26 PM, Rex Lint wrote: > A YCCC club-mate who has gone everywhere with ham equipment uses a > hard-shell golf bag case. He can fit everything in it including antennae. > He doesn't carry-on - he checks it, but it's the whole shebang. > > I'm sure you have worked him: HC8X, HC1/K1XM, HC8/K1XM, PJ2X, PJ2/K1XM, > KC6MX, VS6/K1XM, KC6AA, V63YP, KC6MX, P29VPY, ZF2PR, A35MX, A35CP, 3D2PR, > S79S, PJ7/K1XM, G/K1XM, HS0AC, HS0/K1XM, J77J, J79XM, A61AF, A47RS > J39A, J38AB, 9M6TCR, J38AB, V63X, V63HC, H44MX, P29VPY, 5H1X, 6Y9X, S9MX, > K1XM/6Y5, S9CR, V31QQ, 5I3A, VP9I, V31XM, VP9/K1XM, VP9I, 6V7D, VP9/K1XM, > FS/K1XM, 6V7D, 6V7H, FS/K1XM, PJ7/K1XM, TO4X, PJ7/K1XM, FS/K1XM, JY6HQ, > JY6ZZ. > > Think about it! > >-Rex- > > K1HI > Rex Lint > Merrimack, NH > WWW.QRZ.COM/db/k1hi > > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Fatchett W0MU > Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:56 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3? > > http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/~w8fgu/k3pelican.html > > The case shown is a bigger Pelican case but I think you can get a better > picture from this site. > > On 3/23/2011 1:54 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: >> The foam is cut into small squares that you remove so the radio would >> fit in the middle of the foam. I believe there are 3 or 4 layers of >> foam so the foam will encase the radio and whatever accessories you >> choose to include, like a ps or mic or key etc. >> >> On 3/23/2011 1:25 PM, Alexander Sack wrote: >>> On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 11:32 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU > wrote: >>>> I found the Pelican at Amazon.com for $134.22 and the lid organizer for >>>> $19.99. >>>> >>> How does the K3 actually fit in this? I mean do you use the foam >>> dividers or do you box it up first? >>> >>> Its just hard to get a good picture from the Pelican site. >>> >>> -aps >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
That's some itinerary. You didn't mention VP2E/K1XM. Tony KT0NY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
A YCCC club-mate who has gone everywhere with ham equipment uses a hard-shell golf bag case. He can fit everything in it including antennae. He doesn't carry-on - he checks it, but it's the whole shebang. I'm sure you have worked him: HC8X, HC1/K1XM, HC8/K1XM, PJ2X, PJ2/K1XM, KC6MX, VS6/K1XM, KC6AA, V63YP, KC6MX, P29VPY, ZF2PR, A35MX, A35CP, 3D2PR, S79S, PJ7/K1XM, G/K1XM, HS0AC, HS0/K1XM, J77J, J79XM, A61AF, A47RS J39A, J38AB, 9M6TCR, J38AB, V63X, V63HC, H44MX, P29VPY, 5H1X, 6Y9X, S9MX, K1XM/6Y5, S9CR, V31QQ, 5I3A, VP9I, V31XM, VP9/K1XM, VP9I, 6V7D, VP9/K1XM, FS/K1XM, 6V7D, 6V7H, FS/K1XM, PJ7/K1XM, TO4X, PJ7/K1XM, FS/K1XM, JY6HQ, JY6ZZ. Think about it! -Rex- K1HI Rex Lint Merrimack, NH WWW.QRZ.COM/db/k1hi -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Fatchett W0MU Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:56 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3? http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/~w8fgu/k3pelican.html The case shown is a bigger Pelican case but I think you can get a better picture from this site. On 3/23/2011 1:54 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: > The foam is cut into small squares that you remove so the radio would > fit in the middle of the foam. I believe there are 3 or 4 layers of > foam so the foam will encase the radio and whatever accessories you > choose to include, like a ps or mic or key etc. > > On 3/23/2011 1:25 PM, Alexander Sack wrote: >> On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 11:32 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: >>> I found the Pelican at Amazon.com for $134.22 and the lid organizer for >>> $19.99. >>> >> How does the K3 actually fit in this? I mean do you use the foam >> dividers or do you box it up first? >> >> Its just hard to get a good picture from the Pelican site. >> >> -aps > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/~w8fgu/k3pelican.html The case shown is a bigger Pelican case but I think you can get a better picture from this site. On 3/23/2011 1:54 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: > The foam is cut into small squares that you remove so the radio would > fit in the middle of the foam. I believe there are 3 or 4 layers of > foam so the foam will encase the radio and whatever accessories you > choose to include, like a ps or mic or key etc. > > On 3/23/2011 1:25 PM, Alexander Sack wrote: >> On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 11:32 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: >>> I found the Pelican at Amazon.com for $134.22 and the lid organizer for >>> $19.99. >>> >> How does the K3 actually fit in this? I mean do you use the foam >> dividers or do you box it up first? >> >> Its just hard to get a good picture from the Pelican site. >> >> -aps > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
The foam is cut into small squares that you remove so the radio would fit in the middle of the foam. I believe there are 3 or 4 layers of foam so the foam will encase the radio and whatever accessories you choose to include, like a ps or mic or key etc. On 3/23/2011 1:25 PM, Alexander Sack wrote: > On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 11:32 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: >> I found the Pelican at Amazon.com for $134.22 and the lid organizer for >> $19.99. >> > How does the K3 actually fit in this? I mean do you use the foam > dividers or do you box it up first? > > Its just hard to get a good picture from the Pelican site. > > -aps __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 11:32 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: > I found the Pelican at Amazon.com for $134.22 and the lid organizer for > $19.99. > How does the K3 actually fit in this? I mean do you use the foam dividers or do you box it up first? Its just hard to get a good picture from the Pelican site. -aps __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
I found the Pelican at Amazon.com for $134.22 and the lid organizer for $19.99. On 3/22/2011 5:14 PM, Shel Radin KF0UR wrote: > I agree. While the website says it meets carry on regulations, it clearly > doesn't. So, if flying with this as carry-on luggage is planned, the > Pelican 1510 is a safer bet. It's about $60 more.But that might not be > a big deal if it saves you from paying baggage fees because it's a little > too big to carry on. > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Carrying-case-for-a-K3-tp6192458p6198319.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
I have used the Pelican 1510, but I had to remove the K3 handle, and even then only had 1/2" to spare - a snug fit with a little token foam. I certainly wouldn't ship it that way as checked baggage. The 1510 does have room for a p/s, headset, etc., in the long dimension. I carried it onto the big airplanes (tnx goodness for the wheels), but I had to give it to baggage handlers for one short leg on a Twin Otter. Otherwise, I would have used my Rose case, which is a much better choice if you are able to carry it on every flight, IMHO. Ralph, VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
I agree. While the website says it meets carry on regulations, it clearly doesn't. So, if flying with this as carry-on luggage is planned, the Pelican 1510 is a safer bet. It's about $60 more.But that might not be a big deal if it saves you from paying baggage fees because it's a little too big to carry on. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Carrying-case-for-a-K3-tp6192458p6198319.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
The usual carryon max is 22 x 14 x 9 which is 45 unified inches. The Pelican just makes this but the Seahorse is 5 inches over. The overhead bins in the larger planes are made for the Pelican sized roll-on. The Seahorse might not fit quite as easily. I have rarely been challenged at the check in counter or the gate but have been asked to slide my bag in their sizing frame. In Frankfort the scanners had a hole in the front so if your bag didn't fit through the hole you didn't get through security. Not to discourage you from the Seahorse but you do take your chances small as they may be. David K0LUM At 3:04 PM -0600 3/22/11, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: >That case looks almost identical to the pelican. 1510. The dimensions >for the Pelican are 22.00" x 13.81" x 9.00". The Seahorse is 23.96" x >16" x 10.01" which is a few inches bigger. You might want to check with >your airlines to see if the Seahorse can be carried on. With everyone >dragging all their belongings inside the cabin of the planes instead of >checking bags the airlines have been getting more particular with what >you bring on. > >BTW charging for bags was stupid. Now the luggage hold is empty and the >cabin is jammed with stuff. > >On 3/22/2011 2:55 PM, Shel Radin KF0UR wrote: >> I have the same question, and while I haven't bought one yet, the front >> runner for me so far is the Seahorse SE-920. >> http://www.carrycasesplus.com/se-920-p29908.html It's ~$97 with foam and >> shipping. >> >> It's a hard case like the Pelican (but less expensive), comes with or >> without foam and looks like it'll have room for the K3, P3, power supply, >> cables, etc. They make smaller versions, but I like this size (inside >> 22.24 x 13.66 x 8.5) as I've grown attached to the P3 and want to be able to >> take it as well. >> >> It's classified as a carry-on. If I'm going to put something in an overhead >> bin, I'd prefer to have some protection from my fellow passengers stuffing >> things in there. Plus for local outings like Field Day, it'll be protected >> as I stuff the car (protection from myself :-) ). >> >> GL, >> >> Shel KF0UR >> >> >> -- >> View this message in context: >>http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Carrying-case-for-a-K3-tp6192458p6197918.html >> Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
That case looks almost identical to the pelican. 1510. The dimensions for the Pelican are 22.00" x 13.81" x 9.00". The Seahorse is 23.96" x 16" x 10.01" which is a few inches bigger. You might want to check with your airlines to see if the Seahorse can be carried on. With everyone dragging all their belongings inside the cabin of the planes instead of checking bags the airlines have been getting more particular with what you bring on. BTW charging for bags was stupid. Now the luggage hold is empty and the cabin is jammed with stuff. On 3/22/2011 2:55 PM, Shel Radin KF0UR wrote: > I have the same question, and while I haven't bought one yet, the front > runner for me so far is the Seahorse SE-920. > http://www.carrycasesplus.com/se-920-p29908.html It's ~$97 with foam and > shipping. > > It's a hard case like the Pelican (but less expensive), comes with or > without foam and looks like it'll have room for the K3, P3, power supply, > cables, etc. They make smaller versions, but I like this size (inside > 22.24 x 13.66 x 8.5) as I've grown attached to the P3 and want to be able to > take it as well. > > It's classified as a carry-on. If I'm going to put something in an overhead > bin, I'd prefer to have some protection from my fellow passengers stuffing > things in there. Plus for local outings like Field Day, it'll be protected > as I stuff the car (protection from myself :-) ). > > GL, > > Shel KF0UR > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Carrying-case-for-a-K3-tp6192458p6197918.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
I have the same question, and while I haven't bought one yet, the front runner for me so far is the Seahorse SE-920. http://www.carrycasesplus.com/se-920-p29908.html It's ~$97 with foam and shipping. It's a hard case like the Pelican (but less expensive), comes with or without foam and looks like it'll have room for the K3, P3, power supply, cables, etc. They make smaller versions, but I like this size (inside 22.24 x 13.66 x 8.5) as I've grown attached to the P3 and want to be able to take it as well. It's classified as a carry-on. If I'm going to put something in an overhead bin, I'd prefer to have some protection from my fellow passengers stuffing things in there. Plus for local outings like Field Day, it'll be protected as I stuff the car (protection from myself :-) ). GL, Shel KF0UR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Carrying-case-for-a-K3-tp6192458p6197918.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
Wow! Alexander, that's quite a tall order. Maybe you need something like a supermarket trolley with big wheels? HI! HI! If you could come up with the design you need, have a word with Rose, shown below. She may well be able to hang a customised one together for you. She makes good stuff. http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 elecraftcov...@gmail.com 73 Dave G3TJP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
On 3/21/2011 9:31 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > Rose Kopp, XYL of Ken Kopp, K0PP, makes very nice soft cases designed > for carry-on. One version of this case, which my neighbor, N3ZZ and I > bought, holds a K3 and a laptop. Rose made one for me for my K2 which I've been using for SOTA summit activations. It holds the K2, paddle, W1 wattmeter/SWR bridge, a 7 Ah Li-ion battery, miscellaneous jumpers and adapters, and my log. Makes a really great package, but not for checked baggage. I had her put two pockets on the sides, and there's a big one on the back. Really nice work, you choose from an array of fabric colors. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On 3/21/2011 7:38 AM, Alexander Sack wrote: >> I'd like to it on trips with me. >> I was just curious what you guys to for an all-in-one case? > > Rose Kopp, XYL of Ken Kopp, K0PP, makes very nice soft cases designed > for carry-on. One version of this case, which my neighbor, N3ZZ and I > bought, holds a K3 and a laptop. We also bought them with extra velcro > strips that allow two cases to be attached, so that two K3s can count as > a single carry-on. These cases are hand made, and are nicely finished. > They are NOT designed to be checked luggage. Cost is quite reasonable, > and varies slightly with options. > > Many members of this list have bought Rose's cases. Several are > contesters who use them to travel to DX locations. > Jim, thank you very much. The inquiry to Rose is in progress! :-) -aps __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
On 3/21/2011 7:38 AM, Alexander Sack wrote: > I'd like to it on trips with me. > I was just curious what you guys to for an all-in-one case? Rose Kopp, XYL of Ken Kopp, K0PP, makes very nice soft cases designed for carry-on. One version of this case, which my neighbor, N3ZZ and I bought, holds a K3 and a laptop. We also bought them with extra velcro strips that allow two cases to be attached, so that two K3s can count as a single carry-on. These cases are hand made, and are nicely finished. They are NOT designed to be checked luggage. Cost is quite reasonable, and varies slightly with options. Many members of this list have bought Rose's cases. Several are contesters who use them to travel to DX locations. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
I just bought the Pelican 1510, hard case with foam and the lid organizer. The foam uses small blocks that you can pop out to fit most applications. I have not tried to put the k3 and accessories in the case yet. It has rollers and a handle and is supposed to be carry on size. W0MU On 3/21/2011 8:38 AM, Alexander Sack wrote: > Hello: > > I just bought a K3 (waiting for it to arrive by tomorrow afternoon) > and I'd like to use it as a semi-portable rig. I don't mean I am > going to be mounting in my truck but I'd like to it on trips with me. > I was just curious what you guys to for an all-in-one case? (K3, > power supply, any accessories, etc. etc.). > > Any suggestions would be appreciated? > > 73's, > > -aps (KC2ZSX) > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 11:26 AM, Lance Collister wrote: > Hello Alexander, > > This is a problem I also am currently wrestling with. The K3 (depending on > options) weighs around 12 pounds by itself. If you buy a good solid state > switching power supply such as a 300w Meanwell HRP-300-12, you can get by > adding only another 2-3 pounds if you include the power cord. > > For DOMESTIC carry-on luggage, that is not so bad, and you can easily fit it > in a suitable carry-on bag. For my last couple of DXpeditions, I lined the > two roll-on carry-on bags for my wife and I with a foam pad from backpacking > trips and other foam pieces as shown in this photo: > > http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/K3CarryOn.JPG > > The amp and wattmeter are in the bag on the left. The K3, switching power > supply, box with the PR6, and some thin odds and ends are in the bag on the > right. Note that everything was wrapped in plastic bags to waterproof the > equipment, and carefully padded, since there were two flights in smaller > planes where they had to be checked as baggage. I had no problems with this > arrangement on two separate DXpeditions. > > HOWEVER, the total weight (including the roller-bags) of each of these was > around 25 pounds. Many international airlines only permit 15 pounds TOTAL > WEIGHT for personal carry-on luggage, and they also have much smaller > acceptable dimensions. Since my current switching power supply and K3 > already exceed 15 pounds before adding any packing material or a bag, this > is a real challenge. The amplifier and wattmeter are in the same situation. > Obviously, the larger switching power supply for the amplifier will have to > continue to be shipped in a suitcase in checked baggage. > > I will probably have to invest in new MeanWell power supplies to shave off a > few pounds, but still have the obstacle of needing to find some very durable > but lightweight carry-on bag that will provide enough protection to be able > to be checked, but still be small enough to meet the small size and weight > requirements of new international airlines. > > It probably means no roller bags at all, and use of much smaller hard sided > carry-on bags. More of the fragile equipment (wattmeter, all power > supplies, preamp, etc.) will have to go into checked baggage suitcases. All > I can say is that it doesn't take much of a case to bring your K3 up to 15 > pounds and exceed allowable international carry-on sizes! > > I have seen some small cases in airports that look like they would work, but > I have not found a place to get one yet. Please keep me posted as to what > you come up with! TNX and VY 73, Lance Lance, thanks for the background. Right now, my main goal is just to pack it in something I can carry around with me but not necessarily on a plane (but if my setup can serve this role, fantastic). I guess I should be more specific about my requirements for storage than having people shout random solutions: - K3 unit with KAT3 (so I don't need a separate ATU, I sure hope not) - Gamma Research HPS-1A supply - Some portable battery supply (I have not decided yet) - Buddistick Deluxe Package - Power chords, feedline, MH2 mic, cables, miscellaneous smaller items, maybe a smallish wattmeter, etc. Future directions: At some point, I'd like to add a Netbook with power supply in that mix with possibly a P3 or LP-PAN. Sigh. It never ends. I already have a large backback for computer stuff but something like the P3 or LP-PAN would be a *nice to have* with the gear above. The goal is to be able to pack up everything I need to deploy remotely or bring with me on vacation (example, in the summer, I will be in North Carolina for a week and I would like to operate. Be great if I had some kind of bag that could help me organize everything neatly). Hope this make sense, -aps __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
Hello Alexander, This is a problem I also am currently wrestling with. The K3 (depending on options) weighs around 12 pounds by itself. If you buy a good solid state switching power supply such as a 300w Meanwell HRP-300-12, you can get by adding only another 2-3 pounds if you include the power cord. For DOMESTIC carry-on luggage, that is not so bad, and you can easily fit it in a suitable carry-on bag. For my last couple of DXpeditions, I lined the two roll-on carry-on bags for my wife and I with a foam pad from backpacking trips and other foam pieces as shown in this photo: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/K3CarryOn.JPG The amp and wattmeter are in the bag on the left. The K3, switching power supply, box with the PR6, and some thin odds and ends are in the bag on the right. Note that everything was wrapped in plastic bags to waterproof the equipment, and carefully padded, since there were two flights in smaller planes where they had to be checked as baggage. I had no problems with this arrangement on two separate DXpeditions. HOWEVER, the total weight (including the roller-bags) of each of these was around 25 pounds. Many international airlines only permit 15 pounds TOTAL WEIGHT for personal carry-on luggage, and they also have much smaller acceptable dimensions. Since my current switching power supply and K3 already exceed 15 pounds before adding any packing material or a bag, this is a real challenge. The amplifier and wattmeter are in the same situation. Obviously, the larger switching power supply for the amplifier will have to continue to be shipped in a suitcase in checked baggage. I will probably have to invest in new MeanWell power supplies to shave off a few pounds, but still have the obstacle of needing to find some very durable but lightweight carry-on bag that will provide enough protection to be able to be checked, but still be small enough to meet the small size and weight requirements of new international airlines. It probably means no roller bags at all, and use of much smaller hard sided carry-on bags. More of the fragile equipment (wattmeter, all power supplies, preamp, etc.) will have to go into checked baggage suitcases. All I can say is that it doesn't take much of a case to bring your K3 up to 15 pounds and exceed allowable international carry-on sizes! I have seen some small cases in airports that look like they would work, but I have not found a place to get one yet. Please keep me posted as to what you come up with! TNX and VY 73, Lance On 3/21/2011 2:38 PM, Alexander Sack wrote: > Hello: > > I just bought a K3 (waiting for it to arrive by tomorrow afternoon) > and I'd like to use it as a semi-portable rig. I don't mean I am > going to be mounting in my truck but I'd like to it on trips with me. > I was just curious what you guys to for an all-in-one case? (K3, > power supply, any accessories, etc. etc.). > > Any suggestions would be appreciated? > > 73's, > > -aps (KC2ZSX) > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj LIVE MESSENGER CHAT: w...@hotmail.com SKYPE: lancew7gj 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email Google Group! (or click on the link at the bottom of my web page above) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
I recently acquired a padded carrying case (not hard-sided like a Pelican) that suits my needs for carrying a K3 plus numerous accessories. It costs $21.95 from Surplus Center of Nebraska. The interior measurements are approximately 6 x 16 x 13, with 1/2" padding on all sides. It's a dark blue heavy nylon. I can put my K3, a power supply, headset, J-38 key, breakout box, a large external power/swr meter, cords, connectors, a Powerpole distribution box, and other goodies into the bag, with room to spare. I wouldn't want to check the bag as luggage without putting it inside a protective box with padding. It fits easily into an overhead bin on a plane. It meets my needs very well, and the the price is hard to beat. see: https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=23-1201&catname= 73 Lew K6LMP On Mar 21, 2011, at 7:38 AM, Alexander Sack wrote: > Hello: > > I just bought a K3 (waiting for it to arrive by tomorrow afternoon) > and I'd like to use it as a semi-portable rig. I don't mean I am > going to be mounting in my truck but I'd like to it on trips with me. > I was just curious what you guys to for an all-in-one case? (K3, > power supply, any accessories, etc. etc.). > > Any suggestions would be appreciated? > > 73's, > > -aps (KC2ZSX) > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?
Hello: I just bought a K3 (waiting for it to arrive by tomorrow afternoon) and I'd like to use it as a semi-portable rig. I don't mean I am going to be mounting in my truck but I'd like to it on trips with me. I was just curious what you guys to for an all-in-one case? (K3, power supply, any accessories, etc. etc.). Any suggestions would be appreciated? 73's, -aps (KC2ZSX) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
