New boxes and packing for Elecraft equipment

[Kimo Chun]

Just as a reference. Over the years I've sent equipment to Yaesu USA for
repair. I sent them in the original sales box surrounded by a form-fitting
shipping box as I received it from the dealer. When I received it back both
boxes were within a new form-fitting box so I ended up with the equivalent
of a 3 wall thickness box.

It would be nice if Elecraft and others could do the same plus send back
equipment with new custom foam and in custom boxes (if they don't already)
if received without them. However, I do believe Yaesu did charge for the
overpacking. I don't recall if it was an option but I believe they may have
warned you of that fact and practice before you sent it in. I, for one,
welcome the safe practice to protect my equipment.

Of course, Yaesu and others build their higher end radios with a larger and
much heavier cast aluminum chassis which makes custom foam and boxes more
critical.

73, Kimo KH7U
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[Frank Krozel]

Curious if the original shipping boxes seems to work when the radio is sent out, why re-invent the box?

-73-  Frank    KG9H
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When I had sent my K3 to Elecraft for a going over a few months ago, it was
returned it in a nice custom foam and cardboard box, which I have saved.
N2TK, Tony

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Subject: [Elecraft] New boxes and packing for Elecraft equipment

Just as a reference. Over the years I've sent equipment to Yaesu USA for
repair. I sent them in the original sales box surrounded by a form-fitting
shipping box as I received it from the dealer. When I received it back both
boxes were within a new form-fitting box so I ended up with the equivalent
of a 3 wall thickness box.

It would be nice if Elecraft and others could do the same plus send back
equipment with new custom foam and in custom boxes (if they don't already)
if received without them. However, I do believe Yaesu did charge for the
overpacking. I don't recall if it was an option but I believe they may have
warned you of that fact and practice before you sent it in. I, for one,
welcome the safe practice to protect my equipment.

Of course, Yaesu and others build their higher end radios with a larger and
much heavier cast aluminum chassis which makes custom foam and boxes more
critical.

73, Kimo KH7U
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[ke9uw]

K3 bought as kits!

Chuck Jack Hawley
KE9UW

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> Curious if the original shipping boxes seems to work when the radio is sent out, why re-invent the box?
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> -73-  Frank    KG9H
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[Jim Brown-10]

On 10/9/2020 7:44 AM, Frank Krozel wrote:
> Curious if the original shipping boxes seems to work when the radio is sent out, why re-invent the box?

The problem for most of us is storing the boxes. The solution I've
adopted is to break down the boxes I want to keep by slicing the tape
holding them together, then folding them flat for storage.

73, Jim K9YC
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