RE: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3?

2008-12-14 Thread Terry Price
] Transport Case for K3? Ditto the remarks on the cases Rose Kopp makes (elecraftcov...@rfwave.net). I used one on the trip to C6 for CQWW but put it in my carryon. I've travelled for years with the K2 (and took it too this year) by just wrapping it with a largish piece of soft foam and then packing

Re: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3?

2008-12-14 Thread Paul Christensen
Go to ebay and look for Pelican cases, either 1500 or 1600 series depending on how much support gear goes with the rig. ND3F used my K3 in C6 with keyer, cables, power supply all in a 1600 case and it would take the plane running OVER the case to damage the radio. An option with the 1500

Re: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3 - for UK?

2008-12-12 Thread GW0ETF
Yesterday I bought a 'Flight Case' from Maplin here in the UK - it is p/n N70AP. I haven't yet cut the foam to fit but even without the foam in place the K3 barely moves around as it is gripped lightly between the foam in the lid and the bottom of the case which is covered in a thin layer of high

RE: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3 - for UK?

2008-12-12 Thread David Ricketts
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:37:01 -0800 From: gw0...@btinternet.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3 - for UK? If the pound drops any further it may even make sense for US (and EU..) users to buy direct from over here! If Elecraft moved over here

Re: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3?

2008-12-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Look at Rose Kopp's cases - she doesn't have a web site, but mail elecraftcov...@rfwave.net and rose will be pleased to mail you pictures etc. I have no connection other than an extremely satisfied customer - Rose does great work. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Hofstadter's Law: The time and effort

RE: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3?

2008-12-12 Thread Cady, Fred
Ditto the remarks on the cases Rose Kopp makes (elecraftcov...@rfwave.net). I used one on the trip to C6 for CQWW but put it in my carryon. I've travelled for years with the K2 (and took it too this year) by just wrapping it with a largish piece of soft foam and then packing it in the checked

Re: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3 - for UK?

2008-12-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes, I use one of those it the K3 might get some rough treatment - like going to scout camp. I paid the same price at the beginning of the year - it's always that price :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made.

Re: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3?

2008-12-11 Thread David Cutter
I used a large food container from the supermarket. I jammed blocks into the front corners to keep the tuning knob away from the box lest it got a knock. Clip-on top made the whole thing very cheap, light weight and robust. Put that in regular travel bag with any padding you like, eg