Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread ktalbott
I use ammo cans for tools, first aid kits, emergency car kits, radios, and even ammo.  To create faraday cage, In the past i have replaced the rubber gasket in some with half inch ground strap. Probably not worth the effort (removing that paint is difficult). The simple ground strap between top

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Larry Gauthier (K8UT)
Yes... but don't go walking into an airport with one of those green ammo boxes in your hand. -larry (K8UT) -Original Message- From: Dave Cole Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 4:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases Wow... Ammo cans seem

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Dave Cole
] On Behalf Of Dale Chayes Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 2:31 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases The true military (metal) ammo cans are (supposed to) have a rubber gasket between the top and the body. (Just checked one, it does.) Perhaps that would allow some

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Erik Basilier
06, 2017 11:51 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases http://www.emp-bags.com/ Bob - W3DK -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dale Chayes Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Erik Basilier
o:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay Autery Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 11:42 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases Yes, all true milspec cans have gaskets for water-tight fit...  However... 1) Note that all cans I have seen have a

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Wm Bush via Elecraft
Tractor Supply Company has brand new ones for $10, a real bargain! On Wednesday, September 6, 2017 3:35 PM, Clay Autery wrote: Yes, all true milspec cans have gaskets for water-tight fit...  However... 1) Note that all cans I have seen have a metal lip that overlaps

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread David Kuechenmeister
Just an ordinary ESD bag will do? That sounds way too easy. vy 73,Dave N4KD On Wednesday, September 6, 2017 2:52 PM, Bob Novas wrote: http://www.emp-bags.com/ Bob - W3DK -Original Message-

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Bob Novas
http://www.emp-bags.com/ Bob - W3DK -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dale Chayes Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 2:31 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases The true

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Clay Autery
Yes, all true milspec cans have gaskets for water-tight fit...  However... 1) Note that all cans I have seen have a metal lip that overlaps on 2-3 sides, plus the latch, PLUS the pinned hinge. 2) IF you see to it that there is a conductive path via the top to the can body via the hinge and/or

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Dale Chayes
The true military (metal) ammo cans are (supposed to) have a rubber gasket between the top and the body. (Just checked one, it does.) Perhaps that would allow some EM leakage? It would not be hard to scrape a bit of paint off and solder or silver solder a ground strap (or foil) bridge between

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Dave Cole
Depending on the radio, a garbage can might work! :) Sorry, I had too... 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 09/06/2017 10:35 AM, Erik Basilier wrote: I have always used temporary solutions for storage of my smaller radios, such as the KX3 and KX1. Commercial cases providing

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Walter Underwood
A military ammo box should work. They are pretty cheap, too. You could buff off the paint to get good contact around the lid. http://www.cabelas.com/product/shooting/ammunition/ammunition-boxes|/pc/104792580/c/104691780/sc/522363780/cabelas-mil-spec-ammo-can/1611284.uts?slotId=0

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Tommy
Small metal garbage cans? Tom - KB2SMS On 09/06/2017 01:35 PM, Erik Basilier wrote: I have always used temporary solutions for storage of my smaller radios, such as the KX3 and KX1. Commercial cases providing padding and ideal fit have been discussed before on this list. However, I never

[Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Erik Basilier
I have always used temporary solutions for storage of my smaller radios, such as the KX3 and KX1. Commercial cases providing padding and ideal fit have been discussed before on this list. However, I never felt that the products suggested would meet my needs. In the back of my mind I have long