David, If you were not transporting the K3 and merely keeping it safe on a shelf or in a closet, you might want to place it with the handle towards the opening so you could lift it out of the case somewhat more easily with the handle.
While transporting it on the shoulder strap, you would want the front panel facing up so you minimize the chances of smashing the delicate front panel into something. Also, since the case is not rigid, the shoulder strap will put pressure on the back and side panels as you carry it with the front panel facing up - I would not want to put that pressure on any part of the front panel. So, when I travel with mine, it's front panel towards the opening - not the handle. 73, Bob W5OV -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Ferrington, M0XDF Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 2:54 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Dust Covers, Carry Cases, and More I might point out that there is a picture in the middle of the collection showing a K3 inside a case with the front panel forwards - as if you might operate with the K3 in the carry case. That is obviously something you wouldn't do, due to lack of ventilation. And generally I'd expect you'd slide the K3 into the case with the carry handle to the top and so it rests on the RHS feet. The K3 is almost square, so it can go in the case in either orientation. These are extremely nice cases and covers. Rose does great work and as has been said, is a pleasure to do business with. I'm a very happy customer. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, Kopp Carry Case, Cover and HexKey cover -- A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness. -Elsa Schiaparelli, fashion designer (1890-1973) On 26 Feb 2009, at 21:28, Bill W4ZV wrote: > > > > Dick Green WC1M wrote: >> >> Has anyone posted pictures of Rose's cases? Are they soft cases or >> hard >> cases? >> > > Soft. http://tinyurl.com/dn8k4o ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
