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w2id

Which Pelican case for K3 solo, or for K3 + P3?

I'm taking two K3's and possibly a P3 or two on an upcoming DXPedition.

I want to try to carry both on with me if possible, but might have to check one of them, and if I do, I want it to be well protected.

I will take one K3 in a soft nylon shoulder bag as my "personal item".

I'd like to put the other one into a hard case, just in case it has to be checked.

Is the Pelican im2600 still the right/best choice for the K3+P3 combo, or is there a different case recommended?

And which case (Pelican or equivalent) is the right one if I take just a K3 and no P3?

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't figure out how to search the archives.

73,

John W2ID
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Jim Brown-10

Re: Which Pelican case for K3 solo, or for K3 + P3?

On 12/6/2018 2:15 PM, John W2ID wrote:
> I'm taking two K3's and possibly a P3 or two on an upcoming DXPedition.

For many years, W0YK has traveled from W6 to P4 with two K3s in a pair
of Rose Kopp's custom made soft cases that are strapped together for
carry-on. I know that carry-on requirements have changed over the years,
and I don't know if he's still able to do that.

73, Jim K9YC

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Dave Van Wallaghen-2

Re: Which Pelican case for K3 solo, or for K3 + P3?

In reply to this post by w2id

Jim,

I keep my K3 & P3 in a Pelican 1610 case. It is quite large and you
wouldn't be able to carry it on the plane. Here is a link to the first
iteration I did with it: http://w8fgu.com/k3pelican.html

I now have the P3 in the area to the right of the K3. It is all very
well protected. I installed the webbing accessory in the lid and it
holds all kinds of stuff you would need on a trip.

73,
Dave W8FGU

On 12/6/2018 5:15:34 PM, "John W2ID" <[hidden email]> wrote:

>I'm taking two K3's and possibly a P3 or two on an upcoming DXPedition.
>
>I want to try to carry both on with me if possible, but might have to check one of them, and if I do, I want it to be well protected.
>
>
>I will take one K3 in a soft nylon shoulder bag as my "personal item".
>
>
>I'd like to put the other one into a hard case, just in case it has to be checked.
>
>
>Is the Pelican im2600 still the right/best choice for the K3+P3 combo, or is there a different case recommended?
>
>And which case (Pelican or equivalent) is the right one if I take just a K3 and no P3?
>
>
>I'm sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't figure out how to search the archives.
>
>
>73,
>
>John W2ID
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Dean L

Re: Which Pelican case for K3 solo, or for K3 + P3?

I have a friend who worked for American Airlines Baggage.
His word to live by:
Never check ANYTHING (checked baggage) you cant live without when you
arrive at your destination!
Light sticky fingers everywhere!!!!
Just saying
73
Dean K2WW

On Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 5:55 PM Dave Van Wallaghen <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Jim,
>
> I keep my K3 & P3 in a Pelican 1610 case. It is quite large and you
> wouldn't be able to carry it on the plane. Here is a link to the first
> iteration I did with it: http://w8fgu.com/k3pelican.html
>
> I now have the P3 in the area to the right of the K3. It is all very
> well protected. I installed the webbing accessory in the lid and it
> holds all kinds of stuff you would need on a trip.
>
> 73,
> Dave W8FGU
>
> On 12/6/2018 5:15:34 PM, "John W2ID" <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> >I'm taking two K3's and possibly a P3 or two on an upcoming DXPedition.
> >
> >I want to try to carry both on with me if possible, but might have to
> check one of them, and if I do, I want it to be well protected.
> >
> >
> >I will take one K3 in a soft nylon shoulder bag as my "personal item".
> >
> >
> >I'd like to put the other one into a hard case, just in case it has to be
> checked.
> >
> >
> >Is the Pelican im2600 still the right/best choice for the K3+P3 combo, or
> is there a different case recommended?
> >
> >And which case (Pelican or equivalent) is the right one if I take just a
> K3 and no P3?
> >
> >
> >I'm sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't figure out how to
> search the archives.
> >
> >
> >73,
> >
> >John W2ID
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Bill Frantz

Re: Which Pelican case for K3 solo, or for K3 + P3?

I would say that any Pelican box or Otter box which will hold
the radio will do a good job. While the internal foam can make a
nice custom case, I find my needs change so rapidly that I get
at most one trip. Now I just make sure the radio/cameras etc are
well padded with enough padding so they won't rattle in the case.

The things you can't live without are things like medicines. If
you are setting up a well publicized DXpedition, your radios may
qualify. If you are just planning a vacation style DXpedition,
probably not.

The most common problem is luggage lost in the airline system.
In this case it will usually pop out in a day or so, although
there is a risk of theft by the hired delivery service. Picking
it up yourself is safer.

To deter light fingers, lock your luggage using locks that take
a bit of time to open. I use miniture quick links that have to
be unscrewed, taking 5 or 10 seconds. This deters the open and
grab artists in the luggage crew who will instead attack someone
else's, more conventionally protected luggage where they have a
quick way in. In the worst case, only insurance will offer protection.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 12/6/18 at 5:07 PM, [hidden email] (Dean L) wrote:

>I have a friend who worked for American Airlines Baggage.
>His word to live by:
>Never check ANYTHING (checked baggage) you cant live without when you
>arrive at your destination!
>Light sticky fingers everywhere!!!!

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