Carrying Case for K3

[Dennis Egan]

I'm looking for a carrying case for my K3.  I'd like it to be small
enough that I can take it on an airplane as carry-on luggage.

What size Pelican will fit?  Any other suggestions?

Dennis W1UE
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[P.B. Christensen]

> I'm looking for a carrying case for my K3.  I'd like it to be small
> enough that I can take it on an airplane as carry-on luggage.
> What size Pelican will fit?  Any other suggestions?

Dennis:

Have a look at the Pelican 1520.  My purchase included the optional 1527
Nylon travel bag.  The bag can be removed from the hard case when less
demanding transportation protection is adequate.

I've used my 1520 case as carry-on luggage and also purchased the
TSA-compliant lock.

Paul, W9AC

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[P.B. Christensen]

Dennis:

The soft K3 case from Rose Kopp is another option *if* you only intend to
place the case under the seat in front of you:

http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/7058736_hZbo4/1/452236459_Bc3aF#452236459_Bc3aF

However, I would likely stick to a hard case if you use overhead airline
storage -- too many inconsiderate people who think nothing of jamming their
luggage (and crushing the K3) in the overhead compartment, and will do
anything to make it fit.

Paul, W9AC

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[Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone]]

The next step is the W0YK version, a bit larger then the standard Kopp
bag with foam inserts and, if I understand correctly, stiffeners.
If Rose could make it out of hi-vis orange, then everyone would think
it was safety equipment and avoid it.

73, doug

   From: "Paul Christensen" <[hidden email]>
   Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:24:41 -0400

   Dennis:

   The soft K3 case from Rose Kopp is another option *if* you only intend to
   place the case under the seat in front of you:

   http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/7058736_hZbo4/1/452236459_Bc3aF#452236459_Bc3aF

   However, I would likely stick to a hard case if you use overhead airline
   storage -- too many inconsiderate people who think nothing of jamming their
   luggage (and crushing the K3) in the overhead compartment, and will do
   anything to make it fit.
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[.k8dd.-2]

W1UE wrote:
> I'm looking for a carrying case for my K3.  I'd like it to be small
> enough that I can take it on an airplane as carry-on luggage.
>
> What size Pelican will fit?  Any other suggestions?
>
> Dennis W1UE


Hey Dennis ....

The K3 will fit in a Pelican 1510 - about 1/4" of foam on each side, but
that should be good enough for carry on - as long as you can keep it in
sight or in the overhead.  But I would not want baggage handlers
anywhere to touch it!
And you could probably get a switching power supply in the 1510 with it.
The 1520 with a 1527 might be good to check in, but it doesn't look like
it has wheels to pull through airports like the 1510 does.
A 1527 alone looks like it might be about the same as a Rose Kopp case.
  I used a Rose Kopp case to take take my K3 to Nicaragua and was fairly
apprehensive any time anyone came close to it!  It is a very nice case
for traveling by car or to Field Day etc but not on an airplane.
This winter if I take the K3 again it will go carry on in a 1510 with
wheels.

73    Hank    K8DD
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[K7TV]

Dennis, I was trying to order a Pelican for my K3 from The Case Place (they
have good prices, www.caseplaceusa.com) where I have bought Pelican cases
before. The owner advised me to instead buy a Storm Case, since that brand
has some advantages and is owned by Pelican. I got a Storm Case iM2400 and
am very happy with it. It is extremely similar to my Pelicans, but is easier
to open due to a small release button in each latch.

73,
Erik K7TV

> I'm looking for a carrying case for my K3.  I'd like it to be small
> enough that I can take it on an airplane as carry-on luggage.
>
> What size Pelican will fit?  Any other suggestions?
>
> Dennis W1UE


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[Jed Petrovich]

Dennis:

I purchased a Pelican 1520 for my K3. Mine came from
http://www.foamerica.com/ and was the best price I found for this model
($99.75 + s/h). I positioned my K3 further to one side so I could fit
additional items in the case, such as a CW key.

73,

Jed
AD7KG

On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 11:16 AM, Erik N Basilier <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Dennis, I was trying to order a Pelican for my K3 from The Case Place (they
> have good prices, www.caseplaceusa.com) where I have bought Pelican cases
> before. The owner advised me to instead buy a Storm Case, since that brand
> has some advantages and is owned by Pelican. I got a Storm Case iM2400 and
> am very happy with it. It is extremely similar to my Pelicans, but is
> easier
> to open due to a small release button in each latch.
>
> 73,
> Erik K7TV
>
> > I'm looking for a carrying case for my K3.  I'd like it to be small
> > enough that I can take it on an airplane as carry-on luggage.
> >
> > What size Pelican will fit?  Any other suggestions?
> >
> > Dennis W1UE
>
>
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