Sunday, July 30, 2023

Handles for my IC-7300


 Bought second hand on internet marketplace. Sold as not scratched and damaged. Well, they were not damaged but certainly scratched. So I gave them a spraypaint job. Several layers later they looked pretty well.

I would never buy these new. If needed (I did not) I would make them myself. But this was a nice opportunity.

I think they look cool. My opinion of course...






3 comments:

John AE5X said...

Hello Bas - my new (used) KX3 came with handles that are used to support a plexiglass cover. I don't know yet if I like them or not but they are necessary to support the cover that protects the buttons during travel.

73,
John

VE9KK said...

Good morning Bas, very nice addition to the radio and makes it much easier to me about. The paint job looks great and look good as new.
73,
Mike
VE9KK

PE4BAS, Bas said...

@John, did read your blog about the used KX3. It seems to be an excellent CW rig. Personally I like the looks of the handles. And to me it is easier to move the radio if necessary. 73, Bas

@Mike, it certainly looks nice. I spraypaint it semigloss black about 6 layers at the outside and 3 layers on the inside. I had to do so many layers otherwise you coould still see the scratches. Very satisfied with it for shure. 73, Bas