Thanks bob - I have a Kopp Cover for the purpose of non-use on the bench :-) And carry case - I wouldn't have thought there was very much pressure on the side panels at all - I'd be more worried about handling the K3 to get it in the case without the side handle. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience. -French proverb
On 27 Feb 2009, at 12:54, Robert Naumann wrote: > 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. ______________________________________________________________ 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
