Hello Erwin,
Pin 7 is connected to the front panel microcontroller with a series 220 ohm
resistor. The microcontroller on the front panel is a 5 volt part so I wouldn't
apply any voltages greater than 5 volts (or the maximum logic high voltage.)
73,
Fred
KE7X
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
Hi Ian,
Yes.
The ATU settings are kept for each band and for each antenna. Each band
has multiple segments as shown in Table 6 3 and the ATU will pick the
tuning setting for that segment as you tune across the band. This means
that the ATU will keep narrowband antennas in tune as you move around
Hi Eric et. al.,
I wonder if it would be possible to have the INHIBIT# enable/disable be
on a per-band basis for the KPA500. That way one could use DIGOUT1 to
disable the amp on a band, say 17m or some band where the antenna SWR is
too high, and to allow it to be enabled on 6m when DIGOUT1 is used
Hi Guy and all,
You could kind of do this with the DIGOUT1 signal from the ACC connector. It
can be programmed OFF (floating, open-drain output, you need a pull up if you
want a high) or ON (pulled down to ground).
The Elecraft Owner's manual describes it on page 55 and here is what the KE7X
I'm speaking DIGOUT1.
From: guyk...@gmail.com [mailto:guyk...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Guy Olinger K2AV
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:24 PM
To: Joe Subich, W4TV
Cc: Cady, Fred; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; dbellw...@aol.com; k...@aol.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft
HI Ed,
You should be able to go into CONFIG: DIGOUT1 and then step through the
bands to map out DIGOUT1 ON or OFF. It doesn't require the KAT3.
73,
Fred
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation
www.ke7x.com
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From:
Another 20% off code until Aug 27: SCHOOLED305
73,
Fred
KE7X
The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation
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Help:
At Visalia this past spring, while I was struggling trying to decide
what format to publish The K3 book, I did a survey of those
interested and it was pretty nearly split 50/50 between printed hard
copy and soft copy (pdf, etc). So, that answered that question and I
decided to go both ways :-)
I'd be up for one, Ed.
Thanks,
Fred, KE7X
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Edward R. Cole
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 11:37 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] VGA Cables (mate to K3-ACC
Hi Roger,
Sounds like the M1 key got programmed to activate the Config menu 2
Tone.
You can try to recover the messages keys by the following:
8.3.4 Message Memories and Programmable Function Keys
As Section 8.1.1 above describes, M1 - M4 and M1 - M4 can be used
programmable function keys and
Thanks Roger. If you get there before the end of the week there is a 20%
discount. (SINK305)
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
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From: Roger Dixon [mailto:li...@irdixon.plus.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 10:04 AM
To: Cady, Fred; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject
at ieee dot org
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From: Roger Dixon [mailto:li...@irdixon.plus.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 10:04 AM
To: Cady, Fred; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Restore Digital Voice Recorder key functions
Hi Fred,
Brilliant If you had given me
You might check to see if you have the all mode squelch activated. Check
the config menu SQ MAIN setting.
73,
Fred KE7X
The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation
www.ke7x.com
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
Hi Don (et. al.)
I put a fair amount of explanation of split operation in The Elecraft
K3: Design, Configuration and Operation. You can see some of it by
going to
http://www.ke7x.com/home/guide-to-the-k3/chapter-3-1
and scrolling down to section 3.2.10.
Give it a try. It is very satisfying (at
Lulu has a 25% off code, TIME305, good only until July 29. I know some
of you have been waiting for a discount code for The Elecraft K3:
Design, Configuration, and Operation.
Fred Cady, KE7X
fcady at ieee dot org
The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation
WWW.KE7X.COM
Hi Bruce,
The current plan is to post updates due to firmware changes and errata
on the ke7x.com website.
I'm going to do some research on what software is out there that will
allow you to edit a pdf file to include the updates and changes. If
anybody has suggestions for this, I'll collate it
I have posted on www.ke7x.com a change note for The Elecraft K3:
Design, Configuration, and Operation that describes the new L-MIX-R
audio mix choices and how to program a function key to change from one
to another.
73,
Fred, KE7X
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
www.ke7x.com
Hi all,
Thanks to several who have pointed out some errors in the K3 book. You
can see these at www.ke7x.com.
Also, Lulu has a 20% discount available until July 15 if you are still
interested in receiving a copy of The Elecraft K3: Design,
Configuration, and Operation by KE7X.
73,
Fred, KE7X
Hi all,
Sorry I forgot to put it in my previous email.
It's BIG305 and is good until July 15.
73,
Fred, KE7X
www.ke7x.com
The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation
PS: If you are not sure about ordering on-line from Lulu, drop me a line
and we can work something out.
Hi,
I just got a message from lulu that the 20% savings code is SUNSHINE305
('til June 30) if anybody is still interested in the K3 book.
73,
Fred
www.ke7x.com
The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation
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I've got one too, from an eBay source, I forget where. Paid I think
$40???
It works well with XP, Vista, and Win7.
Nice to have 4 ports and I can just pull the usb cable to disconnect it
when the lightning comes nigh.
Fred
KE7X
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
When in Fixed Tune Mode, hold B-Set to set Sub Rx filter width and the
green VFO A display jumps onto the VFO B purple display. You can adjust
the VFO B width but the purple band is obscured by the green band until
VFO B is wider than VFO A.
This doesn't occur in Tracking mode.
Other than that, I
Hi all,
Thanks for your interest in The Elecraft(r) K3: Design, Configuration,
and Operation. At long last I have done all the final editing and I am
satisfied with how it looks. (No changes from the earlier announced
version if you managed to get that.) If you will go to www dot ke7x
dot com
Hi Folks,
Please hold off going to the ke7x.com website to order the book (you can look
at some of the samples from chapters, though.) I want to have one final, final,
last look at it before releasing it.
Thanks for all the interest.
Fred
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
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I found I didn't like tapping the knob to qsy. I had to be very careful
not to slightly twist the knob while tapping so I programmed FN4 to be
the Knob Tap and FN8 to be the Knob Hold functions. Works great.
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
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From:
The only reason I would not set CONFIG:VFO IND=YES is that I would be
concerned
about transmitting on another band without knowing it when I was using
split.
You cannot enter split if the vfos are on different bands.
Do I understand correctly that, while memories can store both
Especially if it were made of aluminum to save a bit on weight.
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Suggestion to Elecraft: What would make the P3 even more useful for
travelling would be a smaller version. The box is mostly empty space,
so a faceplate in a 2-3 inch deep box with appropriate fold
You can Hold CENTER and move the DX station's freq to the left edge of
the display and set SPAN so the pileup is spread across the whole
display. The two controls interact some but it is easy to do while you
are listening to figure out the operator's pattern.
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W0MU wrote:
Maybe we need a DX-pedition version of the P3. There is no reason the
case needs to be as bit as it is. If the case was shrunk down to a
third of the size I might consider taking one.
Oooh, there's a cool idea. That ought to be pretty easy to do.
I think there is a use for it,
Hi Ross,
Get yourself an RS232 tester. There's one at amazon.com for $6. With it
you can quickly tell if the serial port on either end is working.
BTW, you do have the RS232 baud rate the same on the computer and
radio??
Cheers,
Fred
KE7X
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From:
I recently got a DVR and put together some of my thoughts on how it
operates gleaned from previous discussions on the reflector. I put a pdf
up on http://www.ke7x.com/home/the-dvr
As always, comments gratefully accepted.
Cheers,
Fred, KE7X
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
Try ke7x dot com
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike
Fatchett W0MU
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 9:09 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] P3 for
No problem with that here.
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gene Sochor
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 8:36 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] P3
Good morning. The P3 utility only finds version 1.0.
73,
Fred, KE7X
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Alan Bloom
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 10:42 PM
To:
Thanks all. Forgot about that. Too early here!
73,
Fred
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of George Jan
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 6:53 AM
To:
Try holding DATA MD and check to see if the baud rate is 45 bps. Tune
VFO A to get it there if it is at 75 bps.
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike
Fatchett W0MU
Well I got the K3 into a weird state and can't load the firmware.
Follow directions in K3 Utility help to force firmware load and
subsequently get this message:
MCU firmware file hmcu0414.hex verified
K3 MCU Bootstrap Loader did not echo D
Remove K3 power and retry firmware load
Error code
It will be interesting to see if they think the AGC THR should be
increased a bit.
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric
Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Sent: Sunday,
[mailto:k9...@live.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 6:09 PM
To: Cady, Fred; 'Elecraft reflector'
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 64-bit Win 7 Prolific Driver install
can't find inf file
Fred,
DO your windows update found in start menu in control panel.
That should
fix it.
Bill
K9YEQ
Send me your macros and I'll put them up on ke7x.com
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron
D'Eau Claire
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 4:14 PM
To:
Hi all,
Well I have a Win 7 64-bit op system and went to the Prolific website
and downloaded the driver for the USB-Serial adapter claimed to be OK
for Win 7 64-bit. The install failed because it couldn't read an inf
file. Ideas anybody?
Thanks,
Fred
KE7X
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
I find when I tap the SELECT knob to QSY I sometimes rotate it a bit so
I set one of the function keys to Knob Tap to solve that problem.
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
Also, remember to turn the K3 power off and then on after loading
firmware.
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K5WA
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 7:56 AM
To:
Yeah, that's what is happening with the skimmers
Fred. KE7X
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robby.VY2SS
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:52 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Zero
Yep. Set up FSK D, turn TEXT DEC on and go to the Terminal program in
the K3 Utility.
Lots of RTTY on today.
KE7X
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Arie
Kleingeld PA3A
You can use the K3 Utility Program to save the configuration and then
restore it later if you need to. Or are you wanting a hard copy of the
configuration info?
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ik1bxn
Sent:
Hi,
I had a similar problem last year in ARRL SS where the power output
jumped around. Gary suggested doing the power calibration again. I had
little trouble getting it done in the Utility but doing it manually got
things settled down again. I'm not sure that this fixed whatever the
problem was
I'm wondering how people use the Linked receivers function (holding SUB
for less than 2 seconds). I'm not asking about diversity mode.
I could see it, maybe, when listening on a band with repeaters to listen
to repeater input and output to see if you can work the station
directly, but are there
Hi Luca,
Here is a picture showing what you want to do.
http://www.ke7x.com/home/guide-to-the-k3/main-and-sub-rx-antenna-switchi
ng
It shows the Main Rx connected to ANT1 and the Sub Rx connected to ANT2.
You must have Config:KRX3 Ant=ATU. Then turn Sub On (tap SUB) and then
either RX ANT or Hold
Hi,
Can somebody tell me what amplifier stage the RF gain pot controls? Is
it the IF Amp via signal VIFGAIN1?
Thanks,
Fred
KE7X
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
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Home:
the no-signal S-meter up by 3 S-units.
That should be
close to your goal.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 12/9/2010 9:07 AM, Barry N1EU wrote:
Cady, Fred wrote:
I made some measurements and have posted the results for
your perusal
and information at www.ke7x.com.
Very interested findings
After Team Vertical got back from our latest adventure in C6land, I was
curious about how the AGC was working (or not). Kenny, C6ATA came away
from the event really preferring his venerable TS850. Both Walt, C6ATR
and I, C6AKX found turning AGC off was a way to increase the depth of
the pileup and
Shortly after I got my K3 I started on a project to write the K3
Rosetta Stone, a textbook-like document. I have posted an outline and a
sample chapter on operating the K3 at www.ke7x.com. I'd be interested to
hear if folks think this would be a project worth continuing.
73,
Fred, KE7X
Hi Tom,
I've had some strange behavior with N1MM from time-to-time. It would
take a long time to update the frequency and if I were SP and worked a
station it would wipe out the qso because, I think, the frequency would
suddenly catch up and N1MM thought I had qsy so it wiped the qso. This
happens
Note that the Bias (+8 v) appears on the tip, not the ring, of the rear
panel jack.
73,
KE7X
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of paul alexander
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009
Sorry for the bandwidth, but search hasn't helped.
Who was it that posted a link to the microphone survey? Could you pm me?
Thanks,
KE7X
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended
solely for the use of the individual or entity to
Hi all,
Many thanks to those who responded for my request for information on
different microphones for the K3. Here are the results.
Please email me if you see any booboos or would like to add a mic not
represented there.
thanks,
KE7X
Astatic D-104 with Radio Shack electret
(Element):
Hi all,
I'd like to compile of list of microphones folks are using with the K3.
If you have a minute and would like to contribute to the project, please
reply to me with:
Mic model:
Element type: (electret, condenser, dynamic etc)
Bias used? Yes or no
K3 Mic Sel configuration: L or H
Thanks,
Fred
Hi Gary,
Heck yeah, I'll post the info for everybody.
Fred
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
From: Gary Hvizdak [mailto:garyhviz...@cfl.rr.com]
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 11:06 AM
To: Cady, Fred
Cc: fc...@iee.org
Hi,
The Bose noise cancelling phones work GREAT for repetitive noise like
fan noise, rain on the roof (right W0YK?) and other things like that. I
have the QC2 having recently upgraded from the QC1s. They are the around
the ear model and the muffs have great noise reduction themselves.
Fred
No problem with the new QC2's that I have. The QC1s did have an rf
interference problem, though.
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Sverre Holm
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 3:22 PM
To:
To use the rear panel for the mic input, hit Menu to go into the Main
menu and then tune to MIC SEL with VFO B and choose RPL with VFO A. I
think you need to turn bIAS on too (by hitting the #2 key on the
keypad).
Cheers,
KE7X
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
-Original Message-
From:
Check the baud rate. I find if I run faster than 4800 either N1MM or the
K3 (probably N1MM) doesn't like it. 4800 seems to be OK.
KE7X
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
Should one be concerned with connecting the K3 stereo line out to a mono (or
microphone) input on the PC? Seems like that would short out one channel of
the K3 line out.
Thanks.
KE7X
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
I haven't looked at the schematic but on the back of the rig, the line
out is marked stereo with the little warning triangle.
-Original Message-
From: Kevin [mailto:rksto...@mchsi.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 7:53 AM
To: Cady, Fred
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re
-
From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 8:03 AM
To: Cady, Fred
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Psk audio connections
Fred,
No worries, see my posting on the Elecraft reflector at 8:09
this morning.
73,
Don W3FPR
Question for HRD experts. When operating RTTY with the K3 (FSK D) and
using HRD for the logging program, HRD puts TOR in the mode slot in the
Add logbook entry window. Have to go into the log and modify the mode to
change it to RTTY. Is there a way to fix that in HRD?
Thanks,
Happy New Year all,
Hi all,
Have installed (and re-installed) firmware version 2.76 and the new K3
utility to do the auto tx gain. I get the following error:
'Unexpected response d...@nqr@008**; to DS;. State 41'
Must have something wrong in my config or something.
Anybody else seeing this or have any suggestions?
in this version of the utility which will be fixed
in the next
release )
73
Al
WB6HPF
Cady, Fred wrote:
Hi all,
Have installed (and re-installed) firmware version 2.76 and
the new K3
utility to do the auto tx gain. I get the following error:
'Unexpected response d...@nqr@008
fcady at ieee dot org
-Original Message-
From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:die...@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 4:05 PM
To: Cady, Fred; 'BigAlT'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Auto TX Gain calibration error
That is strange. I thought I switched
The ftp site is case sensitive. Make sure the K3 is capitalized.
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave G4AON
Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 12:45 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ftp
Ditto the remarks on the cases Rose Kopp makes
(elecraftcov...@rfwave.net). I used one on the trip to C6 for CQWW but
put it in my carryon. I've travelled for years with the K2 (and took it
too this year) by just wrapping it with a largish piece of soft foam and
then packing it in the checked
Where are the peripatetic K3s going to be for CQWW? Mine will be at
C6AKX, sadly without the second receiver :-(
Hope to work you all,
73,
Fred KE7X
This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended
solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are
Hi all,
Can anybody recommend a PSK31 software package that will key the K3
using PSK D mode with direct keying instead of an audio input? Have it
set up that way for RTTY with MMTTY and would like to continue.
Thanks.
Fred
This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended
Another thing about split operation is that the K3 defaults to using
VFO B for transmit and A for receive. In the K2 A/B (I think) reverses
these. This is a bit of a problem if you are using N1MM and running in
split mode and tuning VFO A around. If you tune more than 300 Hz N1MM
will toggle from
If you hit AB twice it transfers all VFO A info to B including the
mode.
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kenneth Waites
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 6:57 AM
To:
-259B.
If a powerful AM, FM, TV, or pager antenna is nearby, it might be
affecting the tuner's operation on the antenna.
--
73, Gary AB7MY
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Elecraft Technical Support
Hi,
-Original Message-
From: Cady, Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED]
mailto:[EMAIL
PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 3:04 AM
To: Cady, Fred
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 Problem
Fred:
Double check that you somehow didn't manage to get ANT2 set as the
default antenna selection for those bands... if so, you're probably
tuning into NO ANTENNA...!
73,
Tom N0SS
At 21:48 09
Hi,
Just getting K3 going and KAT3 does not tune properly on 7 and 24 MHz.
I'm pretty sure it worked earlier today on a 40 m dipole I put up but
now it doesn't tune the dipole or a dummy load. When trying to tune the
dummy load and checking the L C I get Ca = Ct=0.66 nF and L=0.75 uH
and 2.5:1
On my multi-trips to 6Y, 3D2 and C6 I've just wrapped it in foam and
stuck it in the middle of a suitcase. The suitcase has ranged from a
hard samsonite to on of those aircraft aluminum jobs. Never had a
problems but ... Probably the biggest threat you rig has is from the TSA
gestapo. They unwrap
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