Usually I'm by myself running 5W, so RF leakage isn't a problem. When I was trying to convince non-hams that they didn't need to spend a fortune on a rig, I used a clear case to make it easy to see how simple and inexpensive (<$50) the 49-er xcvr kit is even after adding a VFO and LCD display (QST, March, 2016):
I've never had an problems using it since there's nothing to interfere with.
Jack, W8TEE
On Thursday, July 8, 2021, 12:07:16 PM EDT, Earl Cox via groups.io <kb5uew@...> wrote:
I like the plexiglass (or Lexan) showing the insides although I am wondering about RF causing problems.
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On Thursday, July 8, 2021, 09:08:17 AM MDT, Jack, W8TEE via groups.io <jjpurdum@...> wrote:
Great minds...
This is Diz's 5 Watter in an Apache case. Since none of the connectors penetrates the case shell, I'm pretty sure this could fall out of my backpack into a lake and be retrieve without water damage. Not shown are the battery, key, antenna, and earphones that can be fit into the case.
Jack, W8TEE
On Thursday, July 8, 2021, 10:17:09 AM EDT, Earl Cox via groups.io <kb5uew@...> wrote:
I bought a medium apache waterproof case, lined the inside with aluminum foil, then set up my QRP kit in it complete with home made antenna.
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On Thursday, July 8, 2021, 07:31:12 AM MDT, Doug W <dougwilner@...> wrote:
I have one of the small black tool boxes.? The slide out clearish plastic containers in the lid are perfect for holding soldering iron tips and other tiny things that usually end up getting lost in the bottom of boxes and bins.? I paid about $7 for it planning to buy something better when it broke.? Four years later it is still sitting on my bench serving its intended purpose.? --
