Hi Chris,
The CS60 LowePro case I have seems well made, but having owned a Rose's
bag for my KX3 for years, I can wholeheartedly recommend them! One
thing about the LowePro case, it is obvious studying the internal layout
it was not designed for holding ham gear. For instance, the lid of it
begs to have stuff stored in the little pockets...but then they bang
against the face of the KX2. When you order a case from Rose, you get
to customize it any way you want, and she has made so many cases her
recommendations are spot on as well. And, her workmanship is superb...I
have dragged that poor KX3 and case over hill and dale for years now and
it has not yet popped a stitch or torn anywhere..amazing quality.
Just my $0.02 worth...
Cheers & 73,
Howie - WA4PSC
On 5/13/2017 2:34 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote:
Howie,
thanks as always for your prompt response, and yes much of what you say makes
sense.
For me, the KX2's small size is its true market value. It's a rig that can be
taken everywhere and anywhere, and is easily explained in most odd customs
situations particularly in carry on scenarios. Its portability is key.
I imagine with the right case there is not an issue.... I of course purchased
the smallest of cases and have managed to cram the radio, along with reasonable
antennas for 20m up into the case along with the rig.
Its really the antennas and not the radio that are the problem at this point.
Perhaps I will research better cases, and perhaps so discussions with Rose are
in order as well (thanks for your email as well Rose). Just trying to keep
everything as compact as possible.
Truly a wonderful group of supporters out here!!
Chris
N6WM
-----Original Message-----
From: Howard Hoyt [mailto:hh...@mebtel.net]
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 2:57 PM
To: Chris Tate - N6WM <ct...@ewnetinc.com>; Elecraft Reflector
<elecraft@mailman.qth.net>; k...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement
Hi Chris,
I bought the LowePro CS60 bag from Elecraft, and with the Kx22 and GEMS handle and
cover on it, the KX2 fits fine in the bag. It is true that the handles and cover
stick up 1/2" farther than the knobs, but as you point out, with the cover the
knobs and display are protected, and the
CS60 bag still zips shut without any fuss. It is just my personal preference,
but given the LowePro bag is soft-sided and offers little impact protection, I
strongly prefer to have the GEMS cover in place when traveling with the $800
KX2, it is inexpensive protection for sure!
All this being said, if we get enough requests for a heatsink without the
handles I am sure we can do it.
Cheers & 73,
Howie - WA4PSC
www.proaudioeng.com
On 5/12/2017 5:24 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote:
Howie are you guys gonna make one without the protective handles? Just
wonderin.. its gonna be hard to stuff it into the stock bag, heatsink may fit
but definitely not the handles. I am sure they are great for added knob
protection just unfortunately at the expense of the travel footprint. not a
gripe.. just a friendly observation.
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