Dave does great work! 73, Randy, KS4L
On Mar 21, 2013, at 10:52 AM, Dave Van Wallaghen <[email protected]> wrote: > Eric, > > I'm currently prototyping a custom hard case for the KX3. It is made of black > opaque acrylic and is just big enough to house the KX3. I put 1" foam on the > bottom with cut outs for the knobs and thin felt on the ends and corners to > protect the BNC ports and thumb screws. The KX3 fits face down on the foam > and case has a sliding top that slides over the KX3 and latches it shut. > > I'm working on two versions: one to just house the KX3 with no accessories > and another that would house the KX3 with the KXPD3 attached and enough > storage space for the MH3 mic, cord and accessory cord set. > > The KX3 only version weighs in at just under 12 oz. I haven't weighed the > other version yet. I'm guessing under 1 lb. The acrylic is 1/8" thick and the > felt is 1/16" thick. So, the case is just a hair over 3/16" bigger than the > KX3 itself and a little thicker than that for the thickness to protect the > VFO knob. I'm also working on a way to attach D-rings to the sides so that a > carrying strap may be utilized. I'm really trying to be cognizant of the > weight with this so that it can be used for backpacking and hiking. > > I am using Ron, AC7AC to help me test the cases and in turn he has offered to > provide some nice pics (he is a much better photographer than I am. Besides I > don't have a KX3 yet). I hadn't planned on posting anything yet as I'm having > some minor surgery done tomorrow and I'll be out of the shop for a few days > or more and will delay the prototyping process. But as soon as I can get the > prototypes to Ron and tested, I will start to offer them on my website. > > I also have a clear acrylic dust cover for the KX3 that protects the face of > the KX3 but still allows it to be connected to all your cabling. This has > been tested by a couple of hams for me and they report that it works well. I > will try to update my website during my recovery and come up with pricing. > > For those not familiar with my work, here is a link to my site: > http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/~w8fgu/enclosures.html > > I make enclosures for all of Elecraft's mini modules and I've also done some > custom key/paddle enclosure projects. > > For anyone looking for soft cover protection, please don't forget Rose Kopp. > She makes great soft cover and carrying cases for all of Elecraft's products. > Ken and Rose always monitor the Elecraft and KX3 list. > > Take care all & 73, > Dave W8FGU > > > > On 03/20/2013 09:21 PM, eric norris wrote: >> Does anyone have a suggestion for the smallest, lightest possible hard >> case for a kx3? It must be able to take the weight of a fat old man >> falling on it repeatedly in the snow, at speed, arms and legs akimbo >> (that is, get jabbed by ski poles and skis). 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