Here is the Weber MTR station in the Pelican 1150, with batteries, DCP paddles, earphones, BetterQRP tuner and LNR wire/choke. I am not happy about the arrangement and will order a replacement foam set for $8. Oh well... At least everything needed to operate fits in the case.

Gil.

Hello Geek,

Just use a long wire... The longer the better, usually... Or try the PAR (LNR Precision) SWL end-fed.

Gil.

QuoteYou can get the foam material in bulk and cut to fit.  You'll pay extra for the Pelican name so when you search for it don't mention Pelican just use a search term like "foam insert" or "luggage foam"

Good advise, thanks.

Gil.

I really like Pelican cases. Looking for the smallest one that would fit my KX3, I settled on the model 1150. It does fit, barely. The problem is that the BNC antenna plug does touch the hard side of the case. A good shock would undoubtedly damage it if the case was dropped on it's right side. This negates the usefulness of the foam insert. So, I decided to use the 1150 for my MTR and to get the model 1200 for my KX3. I glued the removed foam back into the case, and will pluck out what needs to be removed to accomodate my whole MTR station after it cures, including transceiver, key, antenna, batteries, earphones and mini speaker.

I have a model 1400 for my K1, but I need to downsize to another model 1200. Pelican does sell spare foam inserts for their cases. I might need one for the 1150, and certainly one for the 1400.

I don't think you can find stronger waterproof cases on the market, and fortunately, in the smaller sizes (1200 and smaller), they do not cost too much.

Gil.

I'll call you  ;)

Gil.

11:00 AM Eastern time. So, yes...

Gil.

Tomorrow (late) morning on 20m, say, 11:00 on 14060?

Gil.

Nice, pretty original...

Gil.

Thanks Luck, I will definitely listen to those frequencies..

Gil.

No problem Bob. I have some SWR issues anyway.. Probably not a good idea for me to transmit at this time..

Gil.

Build photos?

Gil.

So, what's the original enclosure?

Gil.

QuoteHeh, that's funny; I was on 3562 which is where the TENth Region traffic net meets.

Now I can look into the NTS...

I am monitoring 3560...

Gil.

3560KHz, any time tonight, I am on now :-)

Gil.