K3 + P3 Combo Pelican / Hard Case

[Alan Hawrylyshen-2]

I have looked at the archives a little bit, but I haven't quite stumbled on
a short and sweet paragraph or two about this.

Has anyone selected and used a Pelican case to protect and transport a
K3/100 + P3 combo. If so, what case did you choose?

I've been looking at the 15xx (1550) and possibly the iM2500 cases; but
they are quite 'tight' dimensionally. I'm interested in any experiences
people have with:

1) Pelican Cases for a K3/100+P3 combo (I mention /100 because of the fans
hanging back), and/or;
2) Experience with a similar but potentially less expensive option.

I'd like to pack my radio up for the trip to G-land and select a case that
would allow me to take the radio on a DXpedition at some point -- so an
option is to expand the case size to include the power supply, etc.

More than anything - I'm interested in opinions around how much space is
needed to protect the radio, etc.

Thanks
Alan
K2ACK
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[Dave Van Wallaghen]

Hi Alan,

I used a Pelican 1610. I think I paid about $170 about 4 or 5 years ago.
It holds the K3 and P3 side by side with a good amount of padding all
around. There was enough room behind the P3 to put a small Gamma
Research PS in there also.

I bought the lid option to store a whole bunch of "stuff" (connectors,
wire, cabling etc.) and a couple of manuals. There is also a layer of
foam that sits on top of the K3 and P3 that I made cut outs for a number
of tools and a meter.

Hope this helps.

73,
Dave W8FGU



On 11/30/2013 12:16 AM, Alan Hawrylyshen wrote:

> I have looked at the archives a little bit, but I haven't quite stumbled on
> a short and sweet paragraph or two about this.
>
> Has anyone selected and used a Pelican case to protect and transport a
> K3/100 + P3 combo. If so, what case did you choose?
>
> I've been looking at the 15xx (1550) and possibly the iM2500 cases; but
> they are quite 'tight' dimensionally. I'm interested in any experiences
> people have with:
>
> 1) Pelican Cases for a K3/100+P3 combo (I mention /100 because of the fans
> hanging back), and/or;
> 2) Experience with a similar but potentially less expensive option.
>
> I'd like to pack my radio up for the trip to G-land and select a case that
> would allow me to take the radio on a DXpedition at some point -- so an
> option is to expand the case size to include the power supply, etc.
>
> More than anything - I'm interested in opinions around how much space is
> needed to protect the radio, etc.
>
> Thanks
> Alan
> K2ACK
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[David Cutter]

I put my K3 into a large food box I bought for a few £ from Morrisons
supermarket.  It has a tight-fitting lid and the K3 is held snugly in place
and everything is protected.  I carry this my shoulder bag.  The box is
polypropylene I think and is soft enough to absorb knocks on the corners.  I
haven't done a drop test, but I think it would be fine for travelling.  In a
shoulder bag it would be surrounded by other materials and is good for
carry-on.  I haven't tried the P3 in a food box, but I'm sure I'd find one,
even another of the same as the K3 filled with stuff like your bug key,
headphones, etc.

I know it's not quite what you asked for but I think this is a superior
solution and the cost is negligible.

David
G3UNA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Hawrylyshen" <[hidden email]>
To: "elecraft" <[hidden email]>
Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 5:16 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 + P3 Combo Pelican / Hard Case

>I have looked at the archives a little bit, but I haven't quite stumbled on
> a short and sweet paragraph or two about this.
>
> Has anyone selected and used a Pelican case to protect and transport a
> K3/100 + P3 combo. If so, what case did you choose?
>
> I've been looking at the 15xx (1550) and possibly the iM2500 cases; but
> they are quite 'tight' dimensionally. I'm interested in any experiences
> people have with:
>
> 1) Pelican Cases for a K3/100+P3 combo (I mention /100 because of the fans
> hanging back), and/or;
> 2) Experience with a similar but potentially less expensive option.
>
> I'd like to pack my radio up for the trip to G-land and select a case that
> would allow me to take the radio on a DXpedition at some point -- so an
> option is to expand the case size to include the power supply, etc.
>
> More than anything - I'm interested in opinions around how much space is
> needed to protect the radio, etc.
>
> Thanks
> Alan
> K2ACK

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[Bill Frantz]

The Pelican 1500 is just a bit too short to hold a K3 + a P3. (I
tried it.)

I have used Pelican cases to carry cameras into caves for many
years. If you don't worry too much about the finish on the
cameras and other photo gear, just pack them in tightly with the
case's foam around the outside and they will survive being
banged around, dropped, sat on etc. Probably radios will also
survive with the possibility of loosened connectors if the case
is banged around, for example by airline luggage handlers.

Cheers - Bill, AE6JV

On 11/29/13 at 9:16 PM, [hidden email] (Alan Hawrylyshen) wrote:

>More than anything - I'm interested in opinions around how much space is
>needed to protect the radio, etc.
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[ve3dvy]

I use a Canadian made case that is similar to the pelican   very strong and well made by Nanuk   I have a bright orange 940   it will hold the K3 and P3 just fine with room in the lid for a laptop.    I dont have the P3 yet so I use the space available for PSU headphones key and cables etc.  I will get a smaller case for the accessories when I buy the P3.
  I made my own foam padding but you can get foam padding similar to the Pelican.