Re: [Elecraft] OT: Carrying case Market Research (:-)
For those who are interested, I have one of the early models that Rose made custom for me. While the XYL and I were at the International DX Convention in Visalia earlier this year, someone borrowed one of her KX3 cases and took it to the Elecraft booth. It was a snug fit, and the KXPA100 missed fitting in by about 1 in height. Rose was amenable to the modification, at no extra charge no less, and also agreed to a larger back pocket so that Fred Cady's KX3 manual could be carried as well. I'm very happy with the way my case turned out. There's also plenty of room for accessories (I have both side pockets) like headphones, paddle and antenna. As far as the market research question, I doubt that I will actually take the KXPA100 portable, but I wanted that option if things changed down the road. Our local Field Day is 100% QRP and mostly Elecraft (K2s, one K3 and a KX3 last year - more next year, including mine) so the KXPA100 won't be needed for that event. 73 de Jim - AD6CW __ 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] OT: Carrying case Market Research (:-)
My initial design for a KX3 carrying case doesn't provide suitably-sized space to carry the new KXPA100 amplifier. I now have a new design that -does- allow a KXPA100 to be carried in the case, along with a KX3. It's a bit larger at 11H x 10W x 5.5 D. If you add the side pockets, they are 8.5D x 5W x 2.5D. Both cases have thin front and rear pockets that accommodate manual(s) or other such items. I can supply either case ... it's your choice. The cost is essentially the same for either size case. There are few power supplies capable of powering the KXPA100 that can be fitted into -either- case, and there appear to be so many differing shapes and sizes that it's futile to try to provide for all of them. I -would- be interested in your supply's dimensions so I can get an idea of the space that's needed. Finally, I'd like to have an idea about how many actually expect to carry a KXPA100 along with their KX3. Thanks, and ... 73! Rose - N7HKW elecraftcov...@gmail.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
