Thanks to all for the many suggestions - by far, the most recommended case
was the Pelican 1650. I just bought one on eBay, with the foam, for
$152.50, so I think I got a pretty good deal compared to what I've seen
them list for on the net. There are a couple more Pelican 1650 cases on
eBay right now and they seem to show up pretty regularly.
Here are a couple of web stores that sell the Pelican 1650 at a good price:
http://www.casefoam.com/store/c1.html -- Shows the 1650 with foam for $182
- also offers a custom foam cutting service
http://www.cases4less.com/detail_pelican_1650.html - Also $182
A search of the web (www.altavista.com among others) will turn up many
places to purchase the Pelican brand.
Also suggested were the following:
* Atlas Case 303-778-7058 - not sure what brand they carry or the prices
* Jensen Tools - no other contact information given
* Gemini Corp in Cannon Falls, Minnesota - no other contact information given
It was also suggested that a hard-sided suitcase might be less likely to
draw attention from customs agents!
73 and thanks again!
-Marty NW0L
martyt@pobox.com
At 06:40 PM 4/30/01 , Marty Tippin wrote:
>Looking for sources of a good quality hard-sided, foam-lined case suitable
>for transporting a FT-1000MP to the Caribbean for contesting. Does anyone
>make one that is already carved out to the "right size" for an 'MP?
>
>Thanks
>
>-Marty NW0L
> martyt@pobox.com
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