Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios
Almost - but in practice the problem is that it can't hold very much, not a K3. The case itself weighs 5 kg. The total weight limit is frequently 6kg or 7kg. Some airlines allow more but it is variable. The maximum size is OK. The limit is 22in x 17.7in x 9.8in. The storm case is 21.7 x 14.1 x 8.9 in. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Carry-on-Radios-tp14326080p14351962.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios
This past week I went to Fry's to look for a case for my K2. I looked at the Pelican cases and quickly discovered that they're rather expensive! I ended up getting a Platt #407 which fits my K2 perfectly, and was only $29.99. The case has the blocky adjustable foam and it was pretty simple to adjust it for the K2. It doesn't have room for accessories, though, but I have another bag for that stuff. It isn't as nice as a Pelican or a Storm case, but was significantly cheaper and will probably meet my modest needs just fine. I'm almost certain mine isn't bear resistant. But I think that's ok. If a bear gets hold of my K2 I'll probably just let him keep it. I doubt you can ever get that bear smell out of the toroids... :-) Sarah AF6FH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios
Err, how is this a step up from the Pelican cases? 73, doug Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:21:24 -0500 From: Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] A case which I have used a lot for electronics in general is: http://www.stormcase.com/StormCaseSizes/StormiM2500.htm Very durable and meets IATA carry-on reqs. A nice step up from Pelican at a similar price. 73 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios
Err, how is this a step up from the Pelican cases? It's resistant to bear attacks (see picture on web-site). I've lost count of the number of pelican cases I've had eaten by bears over the last few years.. David, VK2NU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Carry-on-Radios-tp14326080p14328242.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios
It's fibre-reinforced. Withstands airline baggage handlers (and bear attacks!) better. Probably over-kill, but if a person is obsessed with having the best protection, this is a decent candidate. If this doesn't do it for you, the next step is concrete with re-bar. Or maybe just stay home. Bruce, NM5B - Original Message - From: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 4:34 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios Err, how is this a step up from the Pelican cases? 73, doug Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:21:24 -0500 From: Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] A case which I have used a lot for electronics in general is: http://www.stormcase.com/StormCaseSizes/StormiM2500.htm Very durable and meets IATA carry-on reqs. A nice step up from Pelican at a similar price. 73 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios
David: Being bear proof may not be relevant in VK land, but we have lots of bears here in Maine. 73, Steve AA4AK At 08:12 PM 12/13/2007, Vk2NU wrote: Err, how is this a step up from the Pelican cases? It's resistant to bear attacks (see picture on web-site). I've lost count of the number of pelican cases I've had eaten by bears over the last few years.. David, VK2NU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Carry-on-Radios-tp14326080p14328242.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
