I second Howie's comments on Rose's bag's quality and capability. The
LowePro is really a camera bag, and in fine Ham tradition we have
adapted it, but Rose's was designed specifically for radio work.
Ron. WA2EIO
On 5/13/2017 8:56 AM, Howard Hoyt wrote:
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:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 2:57 PM
To: Chris Tate - N6WM <[email protected]>; Elecraft Reflector
<[email protected]>; [email protected]
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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