case for KX3?

[Mike Maloney]

Anyone had experience packing a KX3 in an Apache 1800 waterproof case from Harbor Freight?   Saw the case today at HF and looked like it would fit okay for good transport protection.  
73, Mike AC5P
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[Steve Hull]

I have my KX3 & PX3 in an Apache 3800 and the KXPA100 in a 2800.  No
experience with the 1800.  In general, the Apache cases offer good
protection and value.  I have no idea how well the KX3 fits inside the
1800, but be sure to leave room for foam on all sides.  In fact, I'd
probably suggest the 2800 because that leaves extra room for cables and
other stuff.

On Sat, Nov 9, 2019, 5:31 PM Mike Maloney <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Anyone had experience packing a KX3 in an Apache 1800 waterproof case from
> Harbor Freight?   Saw the case today at HF and looked like it would fit
> okay for good transport protection.
> 73, Mike AC5P
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[Chris Parfitt]

Good evening, Mike:

I definitely concur with Steve in leaving room to have enough padding on all sides. Just now, I checked as I have an unused Apache 1800. My KX3 would fit; however, there is not enough room for padding on the sides. With the left side of the KX3 almost touching the interior wall, the BNC connector was about half an inch or so from the right wall.

The 2800 would have more than enough room. For reference, I keep mine in a Pelican 1200, and there is just enough room for the transceiver, hand mic, and power cable. I hope this helps.

73,
Chris, AC4MP

> On Nov 9, 2019, at 9:13 PM, Steve Hull <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I have my KX3 & PX3 in an Apache 3800 and the KXPA100 in a 2800.  No
> experience with the 1800.  In general, the Apache cases offer good
> protection and value.  I have no idea how well the KX3 fits inside the
> 1800, but be sure to leave room for foam on all sides.  In fact, I'd
> probably suggest the 2800 because that leaves extra room for cables and
> other stuff.
>
> On Sat, Nov 9, 2019, 5:31 PM Mike Maloney <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Anyone had experience packing a KX3 in an Apache 1800 waterproof case from
>> Harbor Freight?   Saw the case today at HF and looked like it would fit
>> okay for good transport protection.
>> 73, Mike AC5P
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