{"id":47806,"date":"2021-02-16T08:41:46","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T12:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=47806"},"modified":"2021-02-16T08:41:46","modified_gmt":"2021-02-16T12:41:46","slug":"mark-finds-an-affordable-ip67-rated-protective-case-for-the-yaesu-ft-891","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/mark-finds-an-affordable-ip67-rated-protective-case-for-the-yaesu-ft-891\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark finds an affordable IP67 rated protective case for the Yaesu FT-891"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many thanks to SWLing Post<\/em> contributor, Mark Hirst, who writes:<\/p>\n

Thomas,<\/p>\n

I got a new FT-891 recently and wanted a protective case for taking it out into the field.<\/p>\n

A mixture of internet searches and Amazon algorithms turned up this very affordable case which closely matches the size of the radio, as the enclosed photograph shows.<\/p>\n

It uses the familiar pick and pluck foam, although in two layers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The base layer is a bit thin, so I might put a layer of rigid plastic over it to stop the feet of the radio pushing down to the outer case.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I prioritised the side wall thickness opposite from the carry handle, as the case is designed to sit on its side like a briefcase.<\/p>\n

Via Amazon USA ($29.31)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Via Amazon UK (\u00a320.99)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mark<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Wow, Mark! I do love the size of this case and the fact that it fits the FT-891 so perfectly.<\/p>\n

Recently, I’ve been thinking about building out a case to hold one of my smaller QRP transceivers (the KX1, KX2, or MTR3B) in the field to be used when it’s raining. Perhaps this has been on my mind because I’ve been enjoying nearly 5 straight days of rain and fog! A case like this would be an affordable solution and I wouldn’t feel terribly bad about drilling through the case to mount antenna, key, mic, and headphone ports.<\/p>\n

I, for one, would love your thoughts about the Yaesu FT-891 as well. I’ve contemplated reviewing it this year mainly because so many field operators rave about it. I’d be curious what you think about it in terms of shortwave radio listening.<\/p>\n

Thank you again for the tip!<\/p>\n

Note that the Amazon affiliate links above support the SWLing Post at no cost to you. If you’d rather not use these links, simply search Amazon for “Max MAX004S.” Thank you!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mark Hirst, who writes: Thomas, I got a new FT-891 recently and wanted a protective case for taking it out into the field. 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