Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios

2007-12-15 Thread Sarah K.
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 adjus

Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios

2007-12-15 Thread AD6XY - Mike
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.

Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios

2007-12-13 Thread Stephen W. Kercel
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 num

Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios

2007-12-13 Thread Bruce Bowman
stay home. Bruce, NM5B - Original Message - From: "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 4:34 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios > Err, how is this a step up from the Pelican case

Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios

2007-12-13 Thread Vk2NU
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-Radi

Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios

2007-12-13 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
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 car