OT: Carrying case "Market Research" (:-)

[Rose]

My initial design for a KX3 carrying case doesn't provide
suitably-sized space to carry the new KXPA100 amplifier.

I now have a new design that -does- allow a KXPA100 to
be carried in the case, along with a KX3.  It's a bit larger
at 11"H x 10"W x 5.5" D.  If you add the side pockets,
they are 8.5"D x 5"W x 2.5"D.  Both cases have thin front
and rear pockets that accommodate manual(s) or other
such items.

I can supply either case ... it's your choice.  The cost is
essentially the same for either size case.

There are few power supplies capable of powering the
KXPA100 that can be fitted into -either- case, and there
appear to be so many differing shapes and sizes that
it's futile to try to provide for all of them.  I -would- be
interested in your supply's dimensions so I can get an
idea of the space that's needed.

Finally, I'd like to have an idea about how many actually
expect to carry a KXPA100 along with their KX3.

Thanks, and ...

73!

Rose - N7HKW
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[Jim Low man]

For those who are interested, I have one of the early models that Rose
made custom for me.

While the XYL and I were at the International DX Convention in Visalia
earlier this year, someone borrowed one of her KX3 cases and took it to
the Elecraft booth.
It was a snug fit, and the KXPA100 missed fitting in by about 1" in height.
Rose was amenable to the modification, at no extra charge no less, and
also agreed to a larger back pocket so that Fred Cady's KX3 manual could
be carried as well.

I'm very happy with the way my case turned out.  There's also plenty of
room for accessories (I have both side pockets) like headphones, paddle
and antenna.

As far as the market research question, I doubt that I will actually
take the KXPA100 portable, but I wanted that option if things changed
down the road.
Our local Field Day is 100% QRP and mostly Elecraft (K2s, one K3 and a
KX3 last year - more next year, including mine) so the KXPA100 won't be
needed for that event.

73 de Jim - AD6CW
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