Hi Ray, I use the ammo box as a handy carrier for the KX3 and accessories while on-the-go, mobile. The better choice for portable ops is similar to what you called out. For hiking, I use a Think Tank strobe bag and it handles the same "backpack load" you listed. I even bought a second one as a battery companion carrier, for the main LiPo external battery pack (using the internal AA cells as emergency reserve).
The ammo box allows generous amounts of space for the KX3, KXPD3, MH3, 2m telescoping antenna, ear buds, BNC adapter and antenna wire kit, etc. I placed a washcloth in the bottom to pad the KX3's surface from the somewhat rough interior of the box. I just finished a 12-day driving vacation using the KX3 mobile, with the KXPA100 stationary in the trunk. Had very good results with this type of traveling arrangement, and the KX3 performed flawlessly (but, of course!). :) 73, matt W6NIA On Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:53:00 -0400, you wrote: >A similar box is available on Amazon, for around $12, IIRC, and its a bright >orange in color. The Harbor Freight version is Army green, and priced lower. > And with the frequent 20% off coupon, you could save a bit more. > >Often, the box is described and an ammo box. But, certainly it could work >nicely as a compact go-box for a KX3, or an HT with accessories and spare >batteries. > >I use a Lowe-Pro Edit 140 camera bag for my KX3. It holds the rig, key, mic, >compact Li battery, ear buds, BNC adapter, wire for antenna and counterpoise, >a couple velcro straps, USB cable for KX3, AC charger for the Li battery. >Its pretty full.. hardly any room left. > >73 de Ray >K2ULR >KX3 #211 > > >> On Sep 29, 2015, at 10:56 PM, Fred Townsend <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> A number of people contacted me off list asking what the model number of the >> gun box I bought. I was visiting and I gave the box to my host (he doesn't >> know either) so I don't have it. Perhaps when I get the bill. In the mean >> here is some suggested info on the stackable ammo case below. >> >> 73 >> Fred, AE6Q > > >______________________________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:[email protected] > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >Message delivered to [email protected] Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- "Always store beer in a dark place." -R. Heinlein ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
