K2 accessory suggestion

[Steve L.-3]

Ever see those hard plastic snap-on protective covers
for the fronts of oscilloscopes? They cover the entire
front, the display and knobs, from damage and dust.

I'd really like one for my K2 for transport.
I have a foam case I carry the K2, mic, key, cables,
etc, etc in, but the K2's face is not 100% protected.


               
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[Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU]

I *really* need one for my KX1. I have trashed 2 or 3 pots by
compression when carrying it in my waist pack.  In fact I have to
replace a scratchy pair now that has to be pressed and gingerly
rotated.  I was thinking of thick foam with cutouts, to save weight.

Maybe we can get someone to make a bunch.

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 5:16pm, Steve L. wrote:
> Ever see those hard plastic snap-on protective covers
> for the fronts of oscilloscopes?
73,
WA5ZNU Leigh
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[Don Wilhelm-2]

Folks,

I have seen several 'carry-cases' for many rigs, and it suddenly dawned on
me that the common packaging  used for these carry-cases is incorrect.  Most
all I have seen orient the rig so it appears in its normal operating
position when the case is opened  - that means the knobs are toward the
front of the case and the connectors are nearest the hinge of the case.
Consider where the shock is when the case is placed on the floor - the
connectors take the brunt of the shock, and the knobs may suffer too when
the foam packaging 'bounces back'.

A better way to orient the 'carry case' is for the rig to be 'side to side'.
That way, the sides of the transceiver take the shock and the more fragile
knobs and connectors will be better protected.  Additionally, if you can
find it, real
high density foam is an excellent choice for encapsulating the transceiver.
The stuff I am referring to is quite 'hard' and you can only indent ot with
a LOT of force.  I'm sorry, but my source has dried up - I previously used
it to
package fragile plasma display modules a while back, but I can say it is
great stuff for damage protection.

The KX1 with it's top mounted knobs and small size is a different animal, so
for that, some type of protective cover would be in order -- I am really
addressing the K1 and K2 situation rather than the KX1.

73,
Don W3FPR

----- Original Message -----

> I *really* need one for my KX1. I have trashed 2 or 3 pots by
> compression when carrying it in my waist pack.  In fact I have to
> replace a scratchy pair now that has to be pressed and gingerly
> rotated.  I was thinking of thick foam with cutouts, to save weight.
>
> Maybe we can get someone to make a bunch.
>