Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Travel Case for Portable Operation

2018-02-08 Thread Richard Thorne
Thanks for all the great ideas on case's and back packs.  Now to sift through them and make a decision. 73, Rich - N5ZC On 2/7/2018 3:27 PM, Richard Thorne wrote: I've seen a few neat ideas on how to carry/use a KX2 in the field. I just picked up a very nice KX2 (Thanks WB5XX) that I plan

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Travel Case for Portable Operation

2018-02-07 Thread Joan
I keep my KX2 in a Pelican 1300 case. It is a small but deep case—with enough depth to fit a 7 AHr 4-cell LiFePO4 battery and some kit in a bottom layer with the KX2 and more stuff on top. I plan to add a SideCarPlus memory keyer to that top layer. This is a waterproof go station for bike

[Elecraft] KX2 Travel Case for Portable Operation

2018-02-07 Thread John Harper
I use a B case. Similar to Pelican but less $$$: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H24Y5JO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8=inmit01-20=1789=9325=as2=B00H24Y5JO=099e952762e7ec0340df34adbbc3b9de Here's how it looks with the tiny foam blocks removed to accomodate a KX2, paddles, etc:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Travel Case for Portable Operation

2018-02-07 Thread Rod Hardman
Rich I found a very nice, light but rugged pouch on Amazon that has some nice features, including spots for a couple of Packtenna minis and accessories. It’s not overly padded but rather intended to slip into your main rucksack and not dig into you like a pelican. Video here:

[Elecraft] KX2 Travel Case for Portable Operation

2018-02-07 Thread Richard Thorne
I've seen a few neat ideas on how to carry/use a KX2 in the field. I just picked up a very nice KX2 (Thanks WB5XX) that I plan on using for SOTA op's.  It came with the SideKX end panels and the protective plastic cover. I was on a SOTA trip with WG0AT last September and he had a very nice