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Technology Showcase Pelican’s Model 1620 Protective Case by Harold Ort, N2RLL, Editor |
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Plan what’s going in the Pelican case before plucking out the foam! If necessary, get out a ruler and piece of paper, because there’s nothing worse than tearing out too much of the protective foam insert only to find out you removed too many layers. When was the last time you went to the field or on vacation only to find that precious radio is now merely a worthless paperweight? Well, say good-bye to flimsy bags and tucking your expensive radio equipment next to your wife’s makeup bag the next time you hit the road: Pelican’s cases are your answer to keeping your radios safe, no matter what the conditions. I’ve been using the Pelican Model 1620 case for about six months and it’s unbeatable! It’s constructed of a supremely durable resin shell that doesn’t dent, scratch, or corrode with time and abuse. Their literature says, “Anything that can be damaged by everyday hazards is safe in a Pelican Protector Case.” I wanted to see for myself if that was true, so I put the Pelican 1620 Case to the test. Now, if you’re like me, transporting your sensitive radio gear and having it arrive in one piece, ready to operate, is as important as life itself; please don’t tell me my stuff is safe if it arrives looking like yesterday’s dirty gym socks. What We Fit In The Pelican 1620 The inside dimensions of the Pelican 1620 case are 22 1/16 x 17 x 12 9/16 inches (LWD). Of course the company makes a multitude of cases for every need. A small Pelican case, the Model 1120 is 7 3/8 x 4 7/8 x 3 1/16 inches (LWD)—again, inside dimensions—which is perfect for a couple of handhelds and battery packs.
Talk about a company that thinks smart: The
1620 case has heavy-duty, rugged handles on three sides, plus a fold-down
handle that tucks neatly underneath the case, and has a fingertip lock to
secure the handle in the “out” position. This isn’t some flimsy, funky
handle that breaks the first time you send it through the airline baggage
destruction process. It’s built to last. Pelican could have compromised by
using cheap wheels or handles, but they didn’t—it’s quality throughout! |
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