vzqhsg Posted Monday at 02:24 AM Report Posted Monday at 02:24 AM I saw a carry case for 2 radios, short antennas, and a mesh pocket to put cables and the like. Has anyone purchased this. It's only $15. If you have can you list pros/cons. Thanks, Dave Quote
Socalgmrs Posted Monday at 01:05 PM Report Posted Monday at 01:05 PM I carry my radio in my hand, pocket, belt clip, holster, cup holder, dash mount, saddle bag, charge cradle, ……The list goes on. But never found I could use the radio very well if it’s in a box or bag or put away in some way. Quote
WRUE951 Posted Monday at 01:27 PM Report Posted Monday at 01:27 PM Go on Ebay and search 'Nylon Carry Cases" You'll go to sleep looking at the thouseands of options Quote
TDM827 Posted Monday at 02:13 PM Report Posted Monday at 02:13 PM You have a link to the case so we can check it out? If you want something more robust, another good option is checking out Army / Navy surplus stores. They often have great multi use bags and cases etc.... SteveShannon 1 Quote
WSHH887 Posted Monday at 07:00 PM Report Posted Monday at 07:00 PM I'm looking for a hard case to hold the radio & mike, mag mount and antenna. Something I can put into a vehicle. Quote
TDM827 Posted Monday at 07:33 PM Report Posted Monday at 07:33 PM 30 minutes ago, WSHH887 said: I'm looking for a hard case to hold the radio & mike, mag mount and antenna. Something I can put into a vehicle. For a lot of money you can highly customize a Pelican Case for your needs. But, for much cheaper you can get a similar case from Harbor Freight. Want to get really inexpensive the old surplus ammo cans are pretty cool. RIPPER238 1 Quote
RIPPER238 Posted Monday at 08:44 PM Report Posted Monday at 08:44 PM Without linking to what you are talking about I'm not going to search for days to figure out what you are talking about. I got an Apache hard case from Harbor Freight and i fit 1 H3, 1 935G, one Q10H with a couple extra antennas and batteries. Its not that small but its good if i want to travel with multiple radios. Quote
WSHH887 Posted Monday at 09:00 PM Report Posted Monday at 09:00 PM I tend to buy Pelican. But the harbor freight option looks good. I don't plan on invading a small country with it. SteveShannon and WRUU653 2 Quote
WRUU653 Posted Tuesday at 12:28 AM Report Posted Tuesday at 12:28 AM On one of our trips I ended up using one of my wifes Yeti lunch coolers... figured I better get somthing designated. I ended up with this Go Pro case from amazon ($18). I use usb-c cables to charge and I can get three radios and cables or two radios and a small battery bank ($20). I got one for the Surecom, dummy, cables and adapters as well. I used some velcro strips to keep stuff where I want it. Probably something better out there but it was cheap and it works. FishinGary, HHD1 and WRYZ926 2 1 Quote
WRYZ926 Posted Tuesday at 12:12 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 12:12 PM I have several Apache cases from Harbor Freight. They will work just fine to protect radios. I trust them enough to put my handguns in. WRUU653 and HHD1 2 Quote
WRTC928 Posted Tuesday at 03:02 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 03:02 PM I bought a hardside case from Amazon for (IIRC) $17-18. I use it for my "grab-and-go" field trip/travel kit. It contains 2 each AR-5RM radios, spare batteries, USB charging cables, 701 antennas, 771 antennas, tri-band antennas, and belt clips. Also 1 each user's manual, dual-port 12-volt USB power unit, dual-port 110-volt USB power unit, a tiny Phillips screwdriver (to install the belt clips), programming cable, and (for the sake of completeness), a USB drive with CHIRP and the program file for the radio on it. Wherever I go, I can pull out my laptop -- or even someone else's computer -- and put in all the local repeaters. Having two radios means I can give one of them to a friend or have a backup in case one goes down. It doesn't weigh much, and it seems to provide good protection. The radios have silicone sleeves for protection. I put them face-down so the other stuff doesn't scratch up the screens and there's a thin piece of foam under them just for added protection. Jaay, WRYZ926, WRUU653 and 2 others 5 Quote
vzqhsg Posted Tuesday at 09:51 PM Author Report Posted Tuesday at 09:51 PM 6 hours ago, WRTC928 said: I bought a hardside case from Amazon for (IIRC) $17-18. I use it for my "grab-and-go" field trip/travel kit. It contains 2 each AR-5RM radios, spare batteries, USB charging cables, 701 antennas, 771 antennas, tri-band antennas, and belt clips. Also 1 each user's manual, dual-port 12-volt USB power unit, dual-port 110-volt USB power unit, a tiny Phillips screwdriver (to install the belt clips), programming cable, and (for the sake of completeness), a USB drive with CHIRP and the program file for the radio on it. Wherever I go, I can pull out my laptop -- or even someone else's computer -- and put in all the local repeaters. Having two radios means I can give one of them to a friend or have a backup in case one goes down. It doesn't weigh much, and it seems to provide good protection. The radios have silicone sleeves for protection. I put them face-down so the other stuff doesn't scratch up the screens and there's a thin piece of foam under them just for added protection. That's the case I saw on the Baofeng site. I also remembered I have a hard case from 2014 that I got when I purchased a digital camera. I'm going to see how much I can get in it. I have two radios so would be nice to carry th 2nd one and accessories in the case. Thanks for posting. WRTC928 1 Quote
WRTC928 Posted Tuesday at 10:49 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 10:49 PM On 3/24/2025 at 8:05 AM, Socalgmrs said: I carry my radio in my hand, pocket, belt clip, holster, cup holder, dash mount, saddle bag, charge cradle, ……The list goes on. But never found I could use the radio very well if it’s in a box or bag or put away in some way. Were you born such an annoying dick, or did you have to study for it? You actually know some helpful stuff. It's a shame you're so offensive that most people ignore your posts. LeoG, Jaay and SteveShannon 1 2 Quote
OffRoaderX Posted Tuesday at 11:28 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 11:28 PM 53 minutes ago, WRTC928 said: Were you born such an annoying dick, or did you have to study for it? You actually know some helpful stuff. It's a shame you're so offensive He's been hearing that his entire life yet he's still not smart enough to figure out why nobody (here or in real life) likes him. Sure, there are those that pretend to like him (probably some family members, maybe some co-workers) but deep down he knows he's broken. Jeezus, at least i HOPE he knows because it would be even more tragic if he still doesn't get it. But the really sad part is that he's probably not used to getting any attention either, so he loves the attention he gets here, even if its 100% negative, because at least people are acknowledging him. (except for those of us that put him on IGNORE). Quote
WRYZ926 Posted Tuesday at 11:54 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 11:54 PM 23 minutes ago, OffRoaderX said: But the really sad part is that he's probably not used to getting any attention either, so he loves the attention he gets here, even if its 100% negative, because at least people are acknowledging him. I'm thinking he is taking all of the down votes as a compliment. Anyway. Don't be afraid to think outside the box for different ways to carry radios and gear. I was wanting a good case for my RigExpert Stick Pro and saw where others were using a hard side cordless toothbrush case. I ordered a case and it fits the RigExpert like a glove and protects it. WRUU653 and SteveShannon 2 Quote
FishinGary Posted Wednesday at 04:17 AM Report Posted Wednesday at 04:17 AM Great ideas in this thread. I have been using these. I use one to stash a GMRS and a ham HT in my car with antennas and drop-in charger. Quote
WRNU354 Posted 16 hours ago Report Posted 16 hours ago On 3/25/2025 at 10:02 AM, WRTC928 said: I bought a hardside case from Amazon for (IIRC) $17-18. I use it for my "grab-and-go" field trip/travel kit. I have been lugging around a large hard-side waterproof case with two radios and ALL the accessories. It's heavy, takes up a lot of room, and is generally overkill for all but the most extreme conditions. So, when I saw your solution I immediately realized it was better. Its light, rugged enough to toss into a vehicle and lower cost. For my particular use, I chose one radio per case and created inserts from scrap foam in my workshop. Each case has the basics; Radio & manual, Antenna, Extra battery, DC charger & A/C charger, USB-A to USB-C cable and field book. Thanks again for the inspiration! Quote
WRTC928 Posted 15 hours ago Report Posted 15 hours ago 44 minutes ago, WRNU354 said: I have been lugging around a large hard-side waterproof case with two radios and ALL the accessories. It's heavy, takes up a lot of room, and is generally overkill for all but the most extreme conditions. So, when I saw your solution I immediately realized it was better. Its light, rugged enough to toss into a vehicle and lower cost. For my particular use, I chose one radio per case and created inserts from scrap foam in my workshop. Each case has the basics; Radio & manual, Antenna, Extra battery, DC charger & A/C charger, USB-A to USB-C cable and field book. Thanks again for the inspiration! I'm glad I could help. The main reason for the two-radio setup for was a situation where I might need to provide a radio for someone else. One radio isn't much good by itself. I've bought another case for a single-radio setup similar to yours, but I haven't put it together yet. BTW, if they make them for your radio, I highly recommend the silicone/rubber protective sleeve. So far, I haven't broken a radio by dropping it, but it's only a matter of time. WRNU354 1 Quote
HHD1 Posted 14 hours ago Report Posted 14 hours ago On 3/25/2025 at 7:12 AM, WRYZ926 said: I have several Apache cases from Harbor Freight. They will work just fine to protect radios. I trust them enough to put my handguns in. I love my Apache case. I use it for all my YouTube camera gear. It's been down river in a heavy thunderstorm, soaked to the bone. Not a drop inside. WRYZ926 and WRNU354 2 Quote
HHD1 Posted 14 hours ago Report Posted 14 hours ago On 3/25/2025 at 6:28 PM, OffRoaderX said: But the really sad part is that he's probably not used to getting any attention either It is sad. And I don't know why I feel so bad for him. He's obviously doing it to himself. But I don't think people a genuinely born this way. Unless he has extreme Asperger's and just rejects whatever doesn't make sense to him. Something tells me he's been hurt bad. It drives me nuts to see people obviously trying to be social but failing at it. Maybe I'm the one not right in the head for hoping that there is more to SoCal than what is displayed here. Dude, if you read this, know that I don't hate you. I don't know you well enough to hate you. But since we're all on this spinning rock, so they say, together... how about you tell us about what you DO like. What radios do you use? Why do you choose them. Not everyone is out to get you. At least I'm not. SteveShannon, WikiNobo and WRUU653 2 1 Quote
SteveShannon Posted 14 hours ago Report Posted 14 hours ago 37 minutes ago, HHD1 said: It is sad. And I don't know why I feel so bad for him. He's obviously doing it to himself. But I don't think people a genuinely born this way. Unless he has extreme Asperger's and just rejects whatever doesn't make sense to him. Something tells me he's been hurt bad. It drives me nuts to see people obviously trying to be social but failing at it. Maybe I'm the one not right in the head for hoping that there is more to SoCal than what is displayed here. Dude, if you read this, know that I don't hate you. I don't know you well enough to hate you. But since we're all on this spinning rock, so they say, together... how about you tell us about what you DO like. What radios do you use? Why do you choose them. Not everyone is out to get you. At least I'm not. The world is better because of you. WRUU653 and HHD1 2 Quote
HHD1 Posted 13 hours ago Report Posted 13 hours ago 1 minute ago, SteveShannon said: The world is better because of you. That's very nice of you to say. Thank you Steve. Ditto Quote
WRNU354 Posted 13 hours ago Report Posted 13 hours ago 1 hour ago, WRTC928 said: I highly recommend the silicone/rubber protective sleeve. So far, I haven't broken a radio by dropping it, but it's only a matter of time. I agree. I have been looking for a protective sleeve for my Wouxun KG-935G's since I bought them, but I haven't found one yet. Thanks Quote
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