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{ "url": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/BV57OCZRIMW4FORREYZTW6KB7BT4ODX6/", "mailinglist": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/", "message_id": "CAEahN0LYoSXsFqcdiCB0RjUBm+FfmLfTSwabBqtuuES3aGTrjQ@mail.gmail.com", "message_id_hash": "BV57OCZRIMW4FORREYZTW6KB7BT4ODX6", "thread": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/thread/6DGIMZFHVOZW6GSHS6BLA2IBNZNKY266/", "sender": { "address": "ai7rogerroger (a) gmail.com", "mailman_id": null, "emails": null }, "sender_name": "Roger", "subject": "Re: [amsat-bb] Field case recommendations for FT-817ND?", "date": "2017-05-06T14:26:25Z", "parent": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/LMLT3Y65D656IRYCISSTXLVVDMOVCRJB/", "children": [], "votes": { "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "status": "neutral" }, "content": "A laptop case comes in many sizes and materials. Might be a good option.\n\n\n73, Roger\nW7TZ\nCN83ia\n\nOn Sat, May 6, 2017 at 6:13 AM, Sean K. via AMSAT-BB <[email protected]>\nwrote:\n\n> If you're looking for simple protection for the 817, the Yaesu soft case\n> does a good job. It will keep the dirt off, but won't offer any protection\n> if you drop it. If you want a bag to carry your entire portable station in,\n> I took Paul N8HM's advice and bought the Amazon Basics camera bag.\n>\n> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CF5OHZ2/ref=oh_aui_\n> detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1\n>\n> It holds two 817's, a battery pack, several gadgets, and puts it all at\n> your fingertips. a Grab-n-go solution for a full duplex satellite station.\n> I also bought this shoulder strap designed for two SLR cameras, again at\n> N8HM's suggestion. It holds the bag above in place over both shoulders and\n> keep the bag right in front of you. A simple, effective solution.\n> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00508ZURU/ref=oh_aui_\n> detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1\n>\n>\n> Sean Kutzko Amateur Radio KX9X\n>\n> From: B J <[email protected]>\n> To: Ken M <[email protected]>\n> Cc: amsat-bb <[email protected]>\n> Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2017 8:43 AM\n> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Field case recommendations for FT-817ND?\n>\n> On 5/5/17, Ken M <[email protected]> wrote:\n> > Hello all,\n> >\n> > Any thoughts on field cases for FT-817ND radios?\n> >\n> > - Protective but slim. I'd rather have a slimmer case, and put the whole\n> > thing in the pack of my choice, than have a manpack specifically\n> > designed for the FT-817ND.\n> > - Because I will have two FT-817ND's at times, I want two cases, so I\n> > can easily bring just one radio if I'm doing QRP, or two radios if I'm\n> > doing satellite.\n> > - It might be convenient if the case will hold a second device like an\n> > auto-tuner for HF, or a tablet or small device for digital modes.\n> > - Able to operate the radio while it's in the case.\n> >\n> > I've looked at a few:\n> >\n> > - The Yaesu vinyl case looks a bit flimsy and is expensive for what it\n> > is (but not bulky, so might be the best choice I've seen).\n> > - The products from PortableZero are too heavy-duty and bulky for my\n> needs.\n> > - The HamSource pack is too bulky and overkill (if I were to carry two\n> > of them).\n> >\n> > I suppose I'd like something that resembles the Yaesu case, possibly\n> > with a second tuner/device pocket, but made from a heavier duty nylon\n> > pack-cloth, or padded in some way.\n>\n> <snip>\n>\n> A few years ago, I bought one from here:\n>\n> http://www.powerportstore.com/amateur.htm\n>\n> I wasn't pleased with the belt clip, so I later bought a tool belt and\n> pouch from a home improvement store and I use that for holding my '817\n> and the case. One advantage for doing that is that I can use my radio\n> outside during winter as the case helps the rig stay warm.\n>\n> 73s\n>\n> Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL\n> _______________________________________________\n> Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available\n> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions\n> expressed\n> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of\n> AMSAT-NA.\n> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!\n> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb\n>\n>\n>\n> _______________________________________________\n> Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available\n> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions\n> expressed\n> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of\n> AMSAT-NA.\n> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!\n> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb\n>\n", "attachments": [] }