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Stephen Peterson

KX2 water resistant case

For a rafting trip down Cataract Canyon of the Colorado I was looking for a
water resistant case for the KX2. Walmart came through with an "Outdoor
Products, Watertight Case-Small, model 185OP". The case is an almost
perfect fit for the KX2 with just enough room for the paddles, earbuds, and
power cable. Under $6.

Steve, Ki7L
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Michael Walker

Re: KX2 water resistant case

I would not buy a waterproof case from Walmart.

Your choices are Pelican or equivalent. I'm speaking from canoe tripping
experience.

73

Mike va3mw

On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Stephen Peterson <[hidden email]> wrote:

> For a rafting trip down Cataract Canyon of the Colorado I was looking for a
> water resistant case for the KX2. Walmart came through with an "Outdoor
> Products, Watertight Case-Small, model 185OP". The case is an almost
> perfect fit for the KX2 with just enough room for the paddles, earbuds, and
> power cable. Under $6.
>
> Steve, Ki7L
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Bob Cutter-2

Re: KX2 water resistant case

I used a dietary supplement container with a large screw top lid on my trip through the Grand Cañon. Worked well and held everything dry.

72, Bob KI0G

> On Jun 10, 2017, at 4:09 PM, Michael Walker <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I would not buy a waterproof case from Walmart.
>
> Your choices are Pelican or equivalent. I'm speaking from canoe tripping
> experience.
>
> 73
>
> Mike va3mw
>
>> On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Stephen Peterson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> For a rafting trip down Cataract Canyon of the Colorado I was looking for a
>> water resistant case for the KX2. Walmart came through with an "Outdoor
>> Products, Watertight Case-Small, model 185OP". The case is an almost
>> perfect fit for the KX2 with just enough room for the paddles, earbuds, and
>> power cable. Under $6.
>>
>> Steve, Ki7L
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Don Wilhelm

Re: KX2 water resistant case

If you seal it well, a "zip-lock" bag will protect the radio from water
damage. If you want it to also protect from impact damage too, go all
the way and get a pelican case.
Wild elephants could trample over a pelican case and it would suffer no
harm. That may be an exaggeration, but they are very sturdy.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/10/2017 6:56 PM, Bob Cutter wrote:
> I used a dietary supplement container with a large screw top lid on my trip through the Grand Cañon. Worked well and held everything dry.
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nate t

Re: KX2 water resistant case

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I have a "B&W Outdoor cases type 1000" pelican style case that ($30 on amazon) I'm working on building into something like this: http://swling.com/blog/2015/11/scotts-elecraft-kx3-go-box/

I would trust it in the rain, but not out on a river. Plastic seems a bit cheaper than Pelican brand...lacks what I'm assuming is fiberglass reinforcement that the Pelicans have.

Quick google search shows the Pelican 1120 has a good fit for the KX2 by itself - http://radiopreppers.com/images/KX2_1120.jpg

Amazon has the Pelican 1120 for $25 bucks, with the optional bright colors (yellow,orange,etc) which would be useful if it falls in the drink. Pretty cheap price of peace of mind IMO.

73 N8BSD

> On Jun 10, 2017, at 2:05 PM, Stephen Peterson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> For a rafting trip down Cataract Canyon of the Colorado I was looking for a
> water resistant case for the KX2. Walmart came through with an "Outdoor
> Products, Watertight Case-Small, model 185OP". The case is an almost
> perfect fit for the KX2 with just enough room for the paddles, earbuds, and
> power cable. Under $6.
>
> Steve, Ki7L
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k6dgw

Re: KX2 water resistant case

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm

Which begs a question I've pondered for awhile now ... "Why are they
called 'Pelican' and not 'Elephant' cases?" Pelicans are fairly sturdy
in the temperature department, but not so much if predators are around.
Armadillo's don't survive vehicular traffic well so that might not be
any better than a Pelican, however Tortoises are moderately sturdy ...
and last a LONG time. Cockroach Case might be the mother of all names
for sturdy cases.

Just musings while listening to 6 meters on an 80-10 End-Fed wire strung
on the fence. So far, I've heard DM09. Apparently, notwithstanding the
fact that my K3/KAT3 will match it to 1.1:1 on 6, there are other
parameters that matter too.

73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 6/10/17 4:25 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> If you seal it well, a "zip-lock" bag will protect the radio from
> water damage. If you want it to also protect from impact damage too,
> go all the way and get a pelican case.
> Wild elephants could trample over a pelican case and it would suffer
> no harm. That may be an exaggeration, but they are very sturdy.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR

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kevino z

Re: KX2 water resistant case

In reply to this post by nate t

I think the Pelican 1200 is a better fit for the KX2 or KX3, since it gives room for the Mic and the paddle (and heatsink if you have one).
-Kevin (KK4YEL)

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> On Jun 10, 2017, at 19:42, nate t <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I have a "B&W Outdoor cases type 1000" pelican style case that ($30 on amazon) I'm working on building into something like this: http://swling.com/blog/2015/11/scotts-elecraft-kx3-go-box/
>
> I would trust it in the rain, but not out on a river. Plastic seems a bit cheaper than Pelican brand...lacks what I'm assuming is fiberglass reinforcement that the Pelicans have.
>
> Quick google search shows the Pelican 1120 has a good fit for the KX2 by itself - http://radiopreppers.com/images/KX2_1120.jpg
>
> Amazon has the Pelican 1120 for $25 bucks, with the optional bright colors (yellow,orange,etc) which would be useful if it falls in the drink. Pretty cheap price of peace of mind IMO.
>
> 73 N8BSD
>
>> On Jun 10, 2017, at 2:05 PM, Stephen Peterson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> For a rafting trip down Cataract Canyon of the Colorado I was looking for a
>> water resistant case for the KX2. Walmart came through with an "Outdoor
>> Products, Watertight Case-Small, model 185OP". The case is an almost
>> perfect fit for the KX2 with just enough room for the paddles, earbuds, and
>> power cable. Under $6.
>>
>> Steve, Ki7L
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Augie "Gus" Hansen

Re: KX2 water resistant case

On 6/10/2017 8:23 PM, kevino z wrote:
> I think the Pelican 1200 is a better fit for the KX2 or KX3, since it gives room for the Mic and the paddle (and heatsink if you have one).

Agreed. I use the Pelican 1200 for the KX2 plus accessories, and the
manual that I need to refer to from time to time fits perfectly, too.

Gus Hansen
KB0YH

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kw9e

Re: KX2 water resistant case

It depends on your needs. This $6 watertight case seems to fit for me. I will put this into my small Kelty sling bag (now they call it a tactical sling) and have plenty more space for extras, and carry hands free on my back. The big Pelican case is way too big and overkill in this scenario.

> On Jun 10, 2017, at 11:02 PM, Augie Gus Hansen <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>
>> On 6/10/2017 8:23 PM, kevino z wrote:
>> I think the Pelican 1200 is a better fit for the KX2 or KX3, since it gives room for the Mic and the paddle (and heatsink if you have one).
>
> Agreed. I use the Pelican 1200 for the KX2 plus accessories, and the manual that I need to refer to from time to time fits perfectly, too.
>
> Gus Hansen
> KB0YH
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Michael Walker

Re: KX2 water resistant case

I just checked my case.

Pelican 1200 and it hold everything I need without being too big.

For $40, it is a great deal
https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-1200-Case-Foam-Black/dp/B0002INQT2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497196900&sr=8-1&keywords=pelican+1200

Mike va3mw

On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 11:55 AM, Peter LaBissoniere <[hidden email]> wrote:

> It depends on your needs. This $6 watertight case seems to fit for me. I
> will put this into my small Kelty sling bag (now they call it a tactical
> sling) and have plenty more space for extras, and carry hands free on my
> back. The big Pelican case is way too big and overkill in this scenario.
>
>
> > On Jun 10, 2017, at 11:02 PM, Augie Gus Hansen <[hidden email]>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> >> On 6/10/2017 8:23 PM, kevino z wrote:
> >> I think the Pelican 1200 is a better fit for the KX2 or KX3, since it
> gives room for the Mic and the paddle (and heatsink if you have one).
> >
> > Agreed. I use the Pelican 1200 for the KX2 plus accessories, and the
> manual that I need to refer to from time to time fits perfectly, too.
> >
> > Gus Hansen
> > KB0YH
> >
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Bill Frantz

Re: KX2 water resistant case

In reply to this post by kevino z

I have used Pelican cases for many years for carrying equipment
in caves. Since this sometimes involves swimming, you need a
waterproof case. The Pelicans have worked very well.

I have also used Otter boxes. I have one made out of transparent
plastic to hold a photographic strobe with an optical slave to
trigger it from a camera flash. It has been swimming and also
held under water to light up pools. It also has been very
reliable about keeping the contents dry.

I would recommend both Pelican and Otter waterproof cases for
those looking for water protection and protection against being
dragged through mud, banged on rocks and other misuse.

73 Bill AE6JV

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